Personal stories of garment and body repair highlight the human experience of wear and tear
Textile language crops up in both clothing and the body, offering a multidisciplinary lens
Mending work is described as slow, non-replacement, and non-cutting, promoting mindful recovery
Reprinted twice after its 2022 publication, indicating lasting relevance and impact
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Celia Pym explores the varied evidence of damage: how repair draws attention to the places where garments and cloth wear down and grow thin. These personal tales document the intimate damage caused to clothing by everyday use and the parallels with the consequent wear and tear on the body.
