Virginia Postrel on the History of Textiles and their Economic Relevance Throughout the World
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Virginia Postrel on the History of Textiles and their Economic Relevance Throughout the World

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In this episode, Shruti and Virginia Postrel discuss her latest book, “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World.” They talk about different methods of dyeing, spinning as a feminine occupation, the textile trade in the 17th and 18th centuries, how technological changes disrupted the industry and much more. Postrel is an author, columnist and speaker whose work spans a broad range of topics from social science to fashion, concentrating on the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. Her previous books include “The Power of Glamour: Longing and the Art of Visual Persuasion” (2013), “The Substance of Style” (2003) and “The Future and Its Enemies” (1998). She is a regular columnist for Bloomberg Opinion and contributes columns, focusing primarily on history and material culture, to Reason. Follow Shruti on Twitter: https://twitter.com/srajagopalan  Follow Virginia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vpostrel  For a full transcript of this conversation with helpful links, visit DiscourseMagazine.com.

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