Common Threads Press was established to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of women, queer individuals, and People of Colour in the world of craft. By collaborating with early-career researchers and academics, the press brings together diverse voices to explore the cultural and historical significance of craft.
Explore these thought-provoking publications at the David Parr House Shop.
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We are excited to introduce Common Threads Press, now available in the David Parr House Shop. This Norwich-based small press, founded in 2019 by Laura Moseley, focuses on celebrating the radical histories of crafts and making through beautifully crafted publications.
Among the featured titles are:
Slow Grown: Plants, Folklore, and Natural Dyeing by Ciara Callaghan explores the ancient practice of natural dyeing with local ingredients and their associated folklore.
Many Hands Make A Quilt by Jess Bailey delves into the role of quilting in nurturing community resilience and storytelling.
Diasporic Threads: Black Women, Fibre & Textiles by Dr. Sharbreon Plummer highlights the contributions of Black women to art and history through fibre-related mediums.
