Bibliograph

Crafted, a compendium of crafts : new, old and forgotten, Sally Coulthard : illustrated by Louise Lockhart

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Crafted, a compendium of crafts : new, old and forgotten, Sally Coulthard : illustrated by Louise Lockhart

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Crafted

Responsibility statement

Sally Coulthard : illustrated by Louise Lockhart

Sub title

a compendium of crafts : new, old and forgotten

Summary

Crafted is a celebration of craft in the 21st century - a definitive visual guide to all things handmade. Featuring over 73 of the most popular and well-established crafts, Sally Coulthard explores their history, materials and techniques as she offers a deeper insight into some of your favourite crafts and provides inspiration for both new and ancient creative pursuits. After an introductory section covering the culture of craft (its definition, why it matters, history and community), the main body of the book consists of beautifully illustrated entries on 73 of the world's most established crafts. The scope is encyclopaedic and covers Paper, Pen & Print (bookbinding, origami, calligraphy, lino printing), Textiles, Cloth & Leather (fur & leather, embroidery, knitting, dyeing), Pottery, Glass & Stone (porcelain, stained glass, stone carving), Wood, Willow & Nature (basket weaving, wood carving, lime plastering and thatching) and Metal (gold, bronze, cast iron and steel). A comprehensive directory of craft organisations and professional communities and guilds, completes this groundbreaking compendium

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