![]() It’s a tall order, to be sure - but she delivers, and does so with deft cultural consciousness. Just as she did in “Color: A Natural History of the Palette,” Finlay provides an exhaustive exploration that spans the breadth of the globe over the course of centuries. “Fabric: The Hidden History of the Material World ” teases out the stories behind the materials - exalting them as builders of civilizations, instruments of advancement and keepers of sacred tradition. In her latest book, Victoria Finlay gives them their due. The textiles in our lives tend to operate with inappreciable fanfare - often serving as artistic intermediary. Little consideration is given to the materiality of what we wear. “What are you wearing?” It’s a question that typically invokes designers, brands and trends. ![]() ![]() FABRIC: The Hidden History of the Material World, by Victoria Finlay ![]()
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