Threads of Time:
A Cultural Journey
Textiles from Around the World
The Brewster Collection
“Threads of Time” presents a fascinating journey through global textile traditions, drawing from a remarkable collection. This meticulously curated work spans sixteen diverse regions, offering a rich tapestry of human creativity across continents and centuries. Sourced from the Brewsters’ endeavors, the book illuminates the connections between cloth and culture. Through collaboration with artisans and scholars, it unveils the intricacies of textile arts from Indonesian batiks to Diné (Navajo) weaves. Over thirty expert voices enrich the narrative, providing depth and authenticity.
Throughout the world and across history, textiles go beyond practical use to convey status, celebration, and the cultural identity that binds communities and families together. The Brewster collection was assembled over many decades of travel and research, often in remote places, not simply as an artistic project but as a way of appreciating and understanding cultures.
