Coming April 2026
This illustrated manual invites us to rethink the textile industry—not as a system of fast consumption and disposability, but as a process rooted in knowledge, craftsmanship, and history.
Through a clear and engaging visual journey, the book explores the textile production chain in Roman Hispania, from raw materials to finished garments. Each stage—making, wearing, repairing, and reusing—reveals a very different relationship with clothing: one that is more conscious, durable, and connected to its makers.
In contrast to today’s fast-paced consumption, this publication highlights the value of traditional craftsmanship while opening a dialogue between past and present, echoing contemporary movements that advocate for sustainability and handmade practices.
The result is an accessible and informative manual for a wide audience, where illustration plays a key role in making complex historical processes both engaging and easy to understand.
Text by Macarena Bustamante - Álvarez. Published by the University of Granada Press.
Based on historical research and archaeological references, this project translates the textile world of Roman Hispania into an compelling and educational visual language, with special attention to detail in objects, spaces, and narrative.
