num_pages: 320
description: In this fascinating study, Rozsika Parker traces a hidden history--the shifting notions of femininity and female social roles--by unraveling the history of embroidery from medieval times until today.
language: English
title: The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine
titlecomplete: The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine
genres: Feminism, Historical, Art History, Nonfiction, Crafts, History, Gender, Fashion, Sewing, Art
ratings_count: 391
publisher: Routledge