Craft traditions of the world : (Record no. 9300)

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ISBN 9780500514665 - hbk
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Author Bryan,
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Title Craft traditions of the world :
Remainder of title locally made, globally inspiring
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Place of publication London:
Name of publisher Thames & Hudson,
Date of publication @2009
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Pagination 240p.; illus.;
Other physical details includes bibliographical references & index
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Summary, etc Berber flatweaves, North African amulet pendants, Tibetan tiger rugs, Japanese origami, Maori fish hooks, South American carved gourds, Amazonian pottery, Hungarian painted eggs, Venetian glass beads, Pacific totem poles, Shaker boxes the diversity of the crafts included here is astonishing" "This is the first worldwide survey to cover such an astonishing range of crafts. The techniques used in a particular craft, from backstrap weaving and papercutting to metal casting and wood carving, and their histories are explained and illustrated, highlighting an incredible and dazzling diversity of styles. Some of the objects included are traditional, while some are modern but made using traditional techniques." "This book is organized geographically with six sections on North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia and Oceania, subdivided into 90 crafts." "With a wealth of illustrations, a bibliography, information on museums and collections, this survey celebrates skills found all around the world. It is an essential resource for anyone concerned with art, craft and decorative objects.
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Main Subject 1. Handicraft
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Additional Author Polly Sentance
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Library of Congress Classification   Kwara State University Library Kwara State University Library Main Library 2023-08-17 019566 - 01 TT15 .B79 2009 019566 - 01 01 Books
Library of Congress Classification   Kwara State University Library Kwara State University Library Main Library 2023-08-17 019566 - 02 TT15 .B79 2009 019566 - 02 02 Books