Handicrafts - Needle Arts, Other Crafts

Weaving - Ancient History to Modern Women
Weaving has usually been associated with women, as a women's craft in many cultures and times. Today, weaving is a popular handicraft and art for many women.

Here are a few of the highlights in the history of weaving women, with some links for more details.

Magdalena Abakanowicz
A profile of the sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz, from your Women's History Guide.

Books on Women and Textiles in World History
Weaving and decorating cloth, carpets and other fabric has traditionally been women's work in many cultures, ancient and modern. Embroidery, weaving and other textile arts have become today's women's art. Read about some of the long history of women's work and craft.

Women and Weaving - from Ancient to Modern Times
A review of weaving in many cultures and times, with illustrations of women weavers from around the world today.

America's Quilting History
A history of quilting in America from colonial times through the Depression, and including specialized traditions in Native American, African American and Amish culture. Includes many articles on specific topics in quilting history.

Women and Weaving in the Greater Southwest
With essays on rug and blanket weaving, basket weaving, clothing and the women of the Tohono O'Odham Tribe, this site looks for insight into women's historical and present role in the craft of weaving.