With her own hands

women weaving their stories

With her own hands

women weaving their stories
Nicole Nehrig
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A rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nehrig, Nicole (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : W.W. Norton and Company, [2025]
Edition:First edition.
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