This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of
leathercraft and tanning. The story begins in prehistory when
people discovered, perhaps by chance, that skins exposed to smoke
or accidentally soaked in autumnal puddles lasted longer. Skins
were a valuable resource, used for everything from clothing to
shelter, blankets and vessels. The book looks at evidence that
shows us how tanning and leather continued to be of prime
importance across the globe throughout history, in economic as well
as functional terms. The second part of the book brings us up to
date, via interviews with modern day leather crafting artisans.
These leather crafters generously allowed the author access to
their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional
methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos
of their craft, and their working environment offers a unique
window into the world of leathercraft. Finally, if you are inspired
to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts,
the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list
of suppliers of leather, dyes, tools and tanning materials, as well
as information about training courses, useful websites and
more-everything you need to get started.
General
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword History
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Heritage Crafts and Skills |
| Release date: |
July 2018 |
| Authors: |
Lynn Huggins-Cooper
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
105 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-2448-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-5267-2448-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781526724489 |
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