Hyperallergic Highlights 12 Essential Books on Textiles and Fiber Art
Hyperallergic has unveiled a selection of 12 essential reads centered on textiles and fiber art, showcasing new works that question established narratives. The subjects range from Black Southern quilting and Korean bojagi to Palestinian tatreez and modern Diné weaving. Among the highlighted books is *Reparative Craft: Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick as a Textile Artist* by Jason Edwards, set to be published by Duke University Press in 2026, which examines Sedgwick's textile creations alongside her theoretical insights. Additionally, *Stories in the Seams: A People's History of Black Quilts and Their Makers* by Sharbreon Plummer, also expected from Chronicle Books in 2026, delves into the contributions of Black American quiltmakers. Curated by Lakshmi Rivera Amin, this list seeks to expand the understanding of textile art.
Key facts
- Hyperallergic published a list of 12 must-read books on textiles and fiber art.
- The list includes Reparative Craft: Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick as a Textile Artist by Jason Edwards, published by Duke University Press in 2026.
- Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick's textile art was created between the mid-1990s and 2000s, overlapping with her writing of Touching Feeling.
- Stories in the Seams: A People's History of Black Quilts and Their Makers by Sharbreon Plummer is forthcoming from Chronicle Books in 2026.
- The book is organized into three parts: 'memory,' 'method,' and 'medicine.'
- Sharbreon Plummer wrote a June opinion piece for Hyperallergic on Black American quilts.
- The list covers topics such as Black Southern quilting, Korean bojagi, Palestinian tatreez, and contemporary Diné weaving.
- The compilation was overseen by Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor and books editor at Hyperallergic.
Entities
Artists
- Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
- Jason Edwards
- Sharbreon Plummer
- Romare Bearden
- bell hooks
- Lakshmi Rivera Amin
- Lisa Yin Zhang
Institutions
- Hyperallergic
- Duke University Press
- Chronicle Books