The history of cotton is deeply embedded within the fabric of our global society – in fact, a diverse tapestry of cultural textures can be unraveled at every turn. The incredibly practical material has made its way from the caves of Mexico and the river valleys of Egypt and Pakistan to multiple Asian civilizations and even into the New World, leaving nary a region untouched. As an indispensible vegetable fiber-producing crop, it has become as ubiquitous to humanity’s survival as water and food. It has woven its way into practically every corner of our lives to such a degree that the [click to continue…]
