Weavers of the Southern Highlands

" Weaving centers led the Appalachian Craft Revival at the beginning of the twentieth century. Soon after settlement workers came to the mountains to start schools, they expanded their focus by promoting weaving as a way for women to help their family's financial situation. Women wove thousands of guest towels, baby blankets, and place mats that found a ready market in the women's network of religious denominations, arts organizations, and civic clubs. In Weavers of the Southern Highlands, Phil

Author: Philis Alvic
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 05/29/2009
Pages: 258
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780813192215

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