Craft Traditions of the World: Locally Made, Globally Inspiring

Name: Craft Traditions of the World: Locally Made, Globally Inspiring
Brand: THAMES & HUDSON
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This is the first comprehensive survey of crafts worldwide. The techniques used in a particular craft, from backstrap weaving and papercutting to metal casting and wood carving, as well as their history, are explained and illustrated, highlighting an incredible and dazzling diversity of styles. The book is organized geographically with six sections spanning the world, with each section subdivided into nearly 90 crafts altogether. Complete with over 500 illustrations, a glossary, bibliography, information on museums and an index, this survey is an essential document for anyone concerned with art, craft and decorative objects.

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Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 240
Release Date:: 2009-10-05
Publication Date:: 2009-10-31
Publisher:: THAMES & HUDSON
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0500514666
ISBN13:: 9780500514665
Weight:: 1699 g
Height:: 252 cm
Width:: 287 cm
Thickness:: 30 cm

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