Description
Celia Pym is an artist darner. Focusing on the concept of sustainability in fashion and our lives more broadly, the book celebrates the everyday act of mending through darning.
Central to the book is a vibrant, colourful library of 488 socks, each stitched and darned by the Surrey Square Primary School community in Southwark using industry ‘warehouse’ waste socks. Children, staff and families of the school, learnt and practised their darning and stitching skills on socks, during a series of 26 workshops facilitated by Pym in early 2024.
The progression of the work from junior school upwards, beautifully demonstrates the dexterity and creativity of the children and how that changes over time., highlighting the importance of practical education for cognitive development.
SOCKS also includes Pym’s own work for friends and family. Celia is a ‘big name’ in the art textiles world and her London workshops sell out within minutes. Her previous book On Mending: Stories of damage and repair is a best seller.
Additional information
| Author(s) | Celia Pym |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 152 |
| Imprint | Quickthorn |
| Date of Publication | May 2026 |
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