Skilled Immigrants in the Textile and Fashion IndustriesStories from a Globe-Spanning HistoryWith contributions from leading experts, this edited collection presents original research on the skills brought by immigrant communities to the textile and fashion industries, from the early modern to postmodern periods in Asia and the Islamic World, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Manufacturing of textiles and apparel is arduous work, which historically depended on skilled artisans, inexpensive labor, and the introduction of labor-saving technology. Immigrant communities supplied much of the work force, bringing their own skill sets to new locations, leading to the development of new manufacturing centers and an increase in both production and technical expertise. Throughout the volume, the role of migration and immigrant involvement in manufacturing is also examined in relation to trade, politics, and socio-religious circumstances prompting relocation. Deconstructing the question of provenance by examining the cultural identity of migrant populations, the research brings to light ongoing dilemmas and practices of diaspora communities. By analyzing material, mythical, and technical aspects of textile and apparel production, contributors create a new narrative about textile- and garment-making as a collective endeavor, requiring diversity of skill and methodology to thrive.Skilled Immigrants in the Textile and Fashion Industries: Stories from a Globe-Spanning History 1st Edition is written by Nazanin Hedayat Munroe and published by Bloomsbury Visual Arts. ISBNs for Skilled Immigrants in the Textile and Fashion Industries are 9781350273252, 1350273252 and the print ISBNs are 9781350273238, 1350273236.