The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery And The Making Of The Feminine by Rozsika Parker
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The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery And The Making Of The Feminine

Author: Rozsika Parker
Condition: Inscribed on the front paper, foxing on the front inner cover and the first couple of pages, clean and tidy, free of dog ears, tight binding, from a smoke free home

Crafts & Hobbies Art, Design & Photography History

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The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine by Rozsika Parker is a 1996 trade paperback that explores embroidery through the lenses of art history, women's studies and craft culture. This non‑fiction work is a key text for readers interested in the intersection of gender, creativity and social history.

The book arrives in clean, tidy condition with a tight binding and no dog‑ears, having been kept in a smoke‑free home. It shows some foxing on the front inner cover and the first few pages, and includes an inscription on the front paper, which is noted as part of its condition.

Parker examines how stitching has shaped ideas of femininity, offering insightful analysis for students, scholars and hobbyists alike. The text balances scholarly research with accessible narrative, making it suitable for adults and younger readers exploring craft and cultural identity.

Collecting this title adds a thoughtful perspective on embroidery and gender to any personal library or academic collection, especially for those focused on modern and contemporary women's issues and artistic practice.