Recs if you like Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years: Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times...

microhistory: the intensive historical investigation of a well defined smaller unit of research (such as an event, community, individual or a settlement); it aspires to "ask large questions in small places"

books on the history of fiber and textiles

Books about feminine power and rage. Inspiring, enraging, validating. Let us rise, my sisters.

a look at the world of fabric, clothing, and fashion throughout the centuries

A list of phenomenal books I've either read or that are on my TBR that focus on women or the experiences of women across different ancient societies

books about the history of fashion

Books to learn about the history of knitting, embroidery and the political context in which this traditionally “women’s work” is placed

Addressing social issues in and through art history

Books to change how you think about work in America

Ever wondered what people wore 50 years ago? 100? 200? Here is compiled a list of books which can help you to understand the clothing we used to wear, whether it be the fabrics, the cut, or the way the clothes impacted our lives. (This list is primarily based upon (but not limited to) Western Women's fashions from approximately the 14th century onwards)

Non-fiction books to become a Femenologist

Super specific history of unexpected things