If you’ve ever looked at a spider’s web and wondered what it would be like to work with such a fiber, you’re not alone.
During the Middle Ages, anchoresses and nuns were women who secluded themselves from the rest of society and, often, spent some of their time on handwork.
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Learn how to safely store your textiles and how to combat the three enemies of cloth.
Cleaning textiles is important before storing them—but only if it can be done safely.
Keeping your textile collection safe starts with storing items away from light, potential water damage, and pests. However, this isn’t enough when it comes to delicate, antique, or heirloom cloth. Here are two of the most important things to know.
How did ticking go from utilitarian fabric to desirable design element? Christina has the scoop.
On August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment became law, and American women received universal suffrage. British women would not receive universal suffrage until July 2, 1928, when the Equal Franchise Act became law.
Learn tips and techniques to help you properly store extra-special textiles.
Let’s talk about the greatest enemy of all textiles: light.