Description
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, collectors, and history lovers.
About the Author
Emily Freidenrich is an author living in Seattle.
Narayan Khandekar is the curator for the Forbes Pigment Collection at the Harvard Art Museums.
Margaret Shepherd is a renowned calligrapher based in Boston.
Book Information
ISBN 9781452170206
Author Emily Freidenrich
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publisher Chronicle Books
Weight(grams) 1050g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 210mm * 26mm
About the Author
Emily Freidenrich is an author living in Seattle.
Narayan Khandekar is the curator for the Forbes Pigment Collection at the Harvard Art Museums.
Margaret Shepherd is a renowned calligrapher based in Boston.
Book Information
ISBN 9781452170206
Author Emily Freidenrich
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publisher Chronicle Books
Weight(grams) 1050g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 210mm * 26mm
