Almost Lost Arts Traditional Crafts and the Artisans Keeping Them Alive |
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| Author:
| Freidenrich, Emily |
| Contribution by:
| Khandekar, Narayan
Shepherd, Margaret |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4521-7024-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2019 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $22.99USD $34.49 |
Book Description:
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This book is a celebration of tactile beauty and a tribute to human ingenuity. In-depth profiles tell the stories of 20 artisans who have devoted their lives to preserving traditional techniques. Gorgeous photographs reveal these craftspeople's studios, from Oaxaca to Kyoto and from Milan to Tennessee. Two essays explore the challenges and rewards of engaging deeply with the past. With an elegant three-piece case and foil stamping, this rich volume will be an inspiration to makers,...
More DescriptionThis book is a celebration of tactile beauty and a tribute to human ingenuity. In-depth profiles tell the stories of 20 artisans who have devoted their lives to preserving traditional techniques. Gorgeous photographs reveal these craftspeople's studios, from Oaxaca to Kyoto and from Milan to Tennessee. Two essays explore the challenges and rewards of engaging deeply with the past. With an elegant three-piece case and foil stamping, this rich volume will be an inspiration to makers, collectors, and history lovers.