Mountain Homespun - Paperback

by Frances Louisa Goodrich (Author), Jan Davidson (Introduction by)

"Mountain Homespun will be of special interest to those studying southern Appalachian handicrafts, the 1890s handicraft revival, and northern Protestant missionary work in turn-of-the-century Appalachia." --North Carolina Historical Review

"Mountain Homespun is much more than a memoir. It offers unrivaled specific information on the processes of mountain crafts--not only on weaving, spinning, and dyeing, the author's primary interest, but also on basketry, quilting, and other pursuits. All in all, the book is an important publishing event."
--Berea College Newsletter

"This is a wonderful book. It belongs at the bedside of every spinner and weaver everywhere." --Jude Daurelle, Handwoven

Author Biography

Frances Louisa Goodrich was an American weaver, writer, and archivist. She is best known for founding the Allanstand Cottage Industries in 1887.

Jan Davidson is the executive director of the John C. Campbell Folk School at Brasstown and a musician and writer. A native of nearby Murphy, North Carolina, he's been director of the Folk School since 1992. Jan has a PhD in folklore and museum studies.