Recs if you like Fabric: The Hidden History of the Material World...
The history of *[niche subject]*
Do you want to be hot and smart but are tired of trying to find a nonfiction book that appeals to you? Why don't you try finding a fun subject and become the life of the party at your next gathering👀 everyone will stand up and give you a round of applause when you share these cool facts🙂↕️
microhistories: “how do you even know that??”
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"
Walk walk fashion baby
Fashion history, culture, and politics for the girlies who read Vogue online as formative literature ✨ Always open to suggestions!
Learning how textiles shape history
books on the history of fiber and textiles
the greatest thing since (or until) sliced bread
More niche nonfiction and microhistories, but this list is focusing on important, memorable, and significant inventions in the world's history. Suggestions welcome!
Brain Food
Microhistories and niche non-fiction to make you go… huh?
Suggestions welcome
👒 from head to toe 👡
a look at the world of fabric, clothing, and fashion throughout the centuries
All about textiles and fashion history
for the sewists, fiber artists, and fashion nerds alike
for the love of fiber arts
non-fic reads for the fiber artists in your life
Pins and Needles
For the sewers, stitchers, crafters, knitters, embroiderers, etc. (and also those who are curious or interested). Hop right into crafting! Note: Will be including history books as well. Suggestions to add are welcome in the comments!
Reading Specifically, and Deeply
Niche non-fiction to open your mind to a world in specifics
Connecting Yarns: Fiber Arts NonFiction
Non-fiction stories about the way textiles intersect with our lives through art, history, textile industry, farming, or reflections on craft.
