Classic Crafts: A Practical Compendium of Traditional Skills -

Classic Crafts: A Practical Compendium of Traditional Skills - Introduction

Classic Crafts: A Practical Compendium of Traditional Skills this book is a gorgeous photographic tribute to the artistry of the traditional craftsperson. Thirty-five handicrafts are showcased, including many that are virtually unknown today (e.g., stick dressing, goat cheese making, and passementerie, the trimming of braid, cord, etc.) and others thoroughly documented elsewhere (e.g., quilting, paper making, and stained glass). Included are brief introductory essays on each craft, photographs of artisans at work, and suggested projects designed to introduce the reader to the tools and methods of each craft