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

In this episode, Shruti and Virginia Postrel discuss her latest book, “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World (https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/vir...) .” 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 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141...) ” (2013), “The Substance of Style (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006...) ” (2003) and “The Future and Its Enemies (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...) ” (1998). She is a regular columnist for Bloomberg Opinion (https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/aut...) and contributes columns (https://reason.com/people/virginia-po...) , focusing primarily on history and material culture, to Reason.


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