Sofi Thanhauser
Worn : A People's History of Clothing Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
This riveting behindthescenes story of the clothes on our backs is a mustread for clotheshorses everywhere Harpers Bazaar Extraordinary . . . fascinating . . . a wonderful way into history, quite often through the voices of people who dont have a say in history Cerys MatthewsLinen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi Thanhauser illuminates the world we inhabit in a startling new way, travelling from China to Cumbria to reveal the craft, labour and industry that create the clothes we wear. From the women who transformed stalks of flax into linen to clothe their families in nineteenth century New England to those who earn their dowries in the cottonspinning factories of South India today, this book traces the origins of garmentmaking through time and around the world. Exploring the social, economic and environmental impact of our most personal possessions, Worn looks beyond care labels to show how clothes reveal the truth about what we really care about.A mustread . . . combines remarkable research with heartfelt care Clare Hunter
Binding: Paperback;400 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: HBTB; Weight: 414 g; Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 26
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Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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This riveting behindthescenes story of the clothes on our backs is a mustread for clotheshorses everywhere Harpers Bazaar Extraordinary . . . fascinating . . . a wonderful way into history, quite often through the voices of people who dont have a say in history Cerys MatthewsLinen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi Thanhauser illuminates the world we inhabit in a startling new way, travelling from China to Cumbria to reveal the craft, labour and industry that create the clothes we wear. From the women who transformed stalks of flax into linen to clothe their families in nineteenth century New England to those who earn their dowries in the cottonspinning factories of South India today, this book traces the origins of garmentmaking through time and around the world. Exploring the social, economic and environmental impact of our most personal possessions, Worn looks beyond care labels to show how clothes reveal the truth about what we really care about.A mustread . . . combines remarkable research with heartfelt care Clare Hunter
Binding: Paperback;400 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: HBTB; Weight: 414 g; Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 26
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
Sofi Thanhauser
Worn : A People's History of Clothing Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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