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Softness Meditation Knitting: Jean Oberlander

Softness Meditation Knitting: Jean Oberlander is a carefully selected piece from Somerset House Shop. Published by Common Threads Press Unravelling the semantics of the ugly jumper, the ratty cardigan and the squishy mittens. Softness is a poetic reflection on hand-knitting and the neglected objects that give us nourishment. A straggly jumper, shrunken in a hot wash. A frayed sleeve, mended with different wool. A garish sweater, coffee-stained but decidedly unwashed, sent by a loved one to withstand the cold winters. Punctuated by short key texts from textile studies and feminist theory, Softness tugs at the loose threads of this corner of craft history. This is an ode to the disrepaired, a plea to stem the tide of unloved, mass-produced clothing by rethinking the power of soft things. Thread-sewn with illustrations interleaved throughout the text, printed in spot colour across three beautiful paper stocks.

Ideal for readers, collectors and anyone building a thoughtful art, design or culture library. Chosen for its connection to art, design, fashion and contemporary culture, this product works well as a considered present or as a distinctive addition to your own collection.

Shop Softness Meditation Knitting: Jean Oberlander online for a product that reflects the creative spirit of Somerset House. The design, subject matter and presentation make it easy to enjoy at home, share with someone special, or keep as part of a wider collection of books, objects and accessories inspired by creative practice.

Each item in the shop is curated to sit alongside exhibitions, makers and cultural stories. Softness Meditation Knitting: Jean Oberlander Softness a Meditation on Knitting: Jean Oberlander offers an accessible way to bring that point of view into everyday life, whether you are browsing for yourself, choosing a gift, or looking for something with a strong visual identity.