The practice of handmade craft has undergone a huge resurgence in
recent times. This book captures the new mood a return to the
unique and the artisanal. The first part of the book profiles over
seventy international artisans who represent an astonishing array
of crafts. The profiles include information on what inspires each
artisan and how they create their products, often in innovative or
eco-conscious ways. The second part of the book consists of an
invaluable directory of products, divided into categories: art,
ceramics, furniture, glasswork, jewelry, lighting, metalwork, paper
and woodwork, stationery, tableware, and textiles. More than 800
color photographs illustrate the huge variety of design work on
offer exquisite paper flowers, handthrown pots and jugs, beaded
necklaces, folk-inspired knitted scarves, handblown chandeliers,
wooden table lamps, embroideries, and more. Resources include:
contact details for the artisans, recommendations of shops,
websites, and blogs to visit."
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