Women's Work

This audiobook explores the significant yet often overlooked role of women in the development of textile arts throughout history, highlighting their contribution to early clothing and economic systems from twenty thousand years ago through the Industrial Revolution. Drawing on advanced archaeological methods, Elizabeth Wayland Barber presents new insights into how women’s fiber arts shaped ancient societies and economic life. The book sheds light on a neglected aspect of history, emphasizing the importance of fabric and textile work in understanding prehistoric and early historic cultures.