fashioning a Christian ethic of clothing
Rivoli, Pietra. The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy. 2nd ed. Wiley, 2014. {Direct Link} Over the past year, I've been part of a "local fiber" study group through the Weavers' and Spinners Society of Austin. The purpose of the group was to explore current systems of textile production, to learn about the concept of… Continue reading Book Review: The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy
While it might not seem that a book about mummies has much to do with a faithful ethic of clothing and textiles, I found this book profoundly moving and deeply engaging, with all the intrigue and satisfaction of a good mystery.
Pierce, Tamora. Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, Book 1). New York: Scholastic, 1997. {Link} The stories we love as children shape us for the rest of our lives. Even as adults, storytelling carries the power to direct our loves in might ways. And from love, of course, comes everything else: our sense of purpose;… Continue reading Book Review: Sandry’s Book
For anyone deeply interested in questions of marriage, statecraft, literary theory, and of course, weaving, this book rewards careful attention and long aquintance.
This book is useful, true, and it cultivates a wise imagination. Its power to train our vision and desire makes it worthwhile reading even for someone who wouldn't otherwise pick up a volume on natural dyes.
