With Her Own Hands is a fascinating overview of how women have used textile work throughout history to bring meaning to their lives, build communities, exercise power, make political statements, use their creativity, and build financial stability. Author, Nicole Nehrig, shares stories from all over the world and throughout history to demonstrate the importance of these handy crafts labeled as "women's work" in our societies, in history, and in the present times. A wonderful look at history, society, women, and the crafts we all hold close to our hearts for a variety of reasons.

hard cover, 278 pages