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 AuthorEmily 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 InformationISBN 9781452170206
Author Emily FreidenrichFormat Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Chronicle BooksPublisher Chronicle Books
Weight(grams) 1050g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 210mm * 26mm