In Praise Of The Needlewoman

In Praise Of The Needlewoman: Embroiderers, Knitters, Lacemakers and Weavers in Art by Gail Carolyn Sirna

Women of all times, places and stations in life have taken needle in hand, either for the most utilitarian of purposes or for artistic reasons. This charming collection of beautiful paintings celebrates the centuries-old iconography of women engaged in needlework and the related arts of knitting, lacemaking and weaving. Artists have long sought to capture the needlewoman's quiet concentration and artistic endeavor, and many of the loveliest paintings on this theme, from the sixteenth century onward, are presented in this book. A celebration of needlearts and of women in art, this delightful book by a master embroiderer is the perfect gift for needleworkers and for anyone interested in the evolution of the lifestyles of women and their portrayal in painting.

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