Our clothes tell stories about us and our search for human warmth and belonging.
Sofi Thanhauser
Thursday, November 16, 2023
2 to 4 pm
The workshop talk was dedicated to the important book The workshop talk focused on Sofi Thanhauser's important book "Worn" and how the textile trade and the East India Company inspired the emergence of patchwork, and the artistic and social potential of block design.
Sofi Thanhauser succeeds in a remarkable way in telling the story of our clothing and pointing out connections that had previously been largely overlooked.
This workshop talk explored the largely unknown history of textile inventions—a history in which women have always played central roles in many parts of the world. It also highlighted how commercialization and trade have contributed to the devaluation of these achievements and their inherent artistic and social significance.