03 WOVEN WONDERS
JUNE 2023
153 page book. Bound using french link stitch with a soft bound cover. Paper used is ‘Munken’ in ‘Krystal Rough.’ Font used is Calendas Regular and Calendas Bold.
Wicker furniture has been a staple of home decor for centuries, but its origins and cultural significance are often overlooked. This book delves into the fascinating history of wicker furniture, from its early use in ancient Egypt and Rome to its widespread popularity in Victorian England and beyond.
Along the way, it will examine the social and cultural contexts in which wicker furniture was used, and how it came to symbolise different things in various times and places. From the humble porch rocker to the ornate peacock chair, wicker furniture has played an important role in the lives of people around the world, and this book aims to shed new light on this often-overlooked aspect of material culture.
Along the way, it will examine the social and cultural contexts in which wicker furniture was used, and how it came to symbolise different things in various times and places. From the humble porch rocker to the ornate peacock chair, wicker furniture has played an important role in the lives of people around the world, and this book aims to shed new light on this often-overlooked aspect of material culture.
