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Virginia Postrel on Textiles and the Fabric of Civilization
EconTalk
Textiles and Social Status Through History
This chapter examines the historical interplay between textiles and social hierarchies, highlighting how fabric choices have served as symbols of status. It also discusses the implementation of sumptuary laws and the ingenious responses of merchants to express sophistication despite regulatory constraints.
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