With Her Own Hands: Dr. Nicole Nehrig on Women, Work, and the Meaning of Making
Episode Ep 308 31 min 57s

With Her Own Hands: Dr. Nicole Nehrig on Women, Work, and the Meaning of Making

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Nicole Nehrig to discuss her book With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories which explores the historical and psychological significance of textiles and knitting. She emphasizes the critical role of textiles in human survival, community building among women, and the economic participation of women throughout history. Our conversation also touches on the connections between textile work and witchcraft accusations, the impact of influential figures like...

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