Agata Zborowska

is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Chicago with expertise in cultural studies. She has many areas of research, recently focusing mainly on the subject of post-war Poland.

The Secret Life of Textiles

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Experiences

The Secret Life of Textiles

Ethical fashion consumption may currently be in vogue, but it was once a necessity. In post-war Poland, hand-me-downs, recycled textiles, and handmade garments were all the norm.

Agata Zborowska

Art + Stories

Experiences

Pyjama People

These days, we very much take the cosy comfort of our pyjamas for granted. But it wasn’t always like this – sleepwear has come a long way from its 17th-century origins in Europe.

Agata Zborowska