| Traditional Crafts of Ireland |
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By David Shaw-Smith David
Shaw-Smith has travelled the length and breadth of Ireland to assemble
this record, documenting the crafts in their natural surroundings before
they disappear completely.
Traditional Crafts of Ireland reveals
the work of skilled practitioners of more than forty traditional Irish
crafts, from Woodcarvers, Thatchers, Goldsmiths and Potters to
Glassblowers of the world-famous Waterford crystal, Crios Weavers
from the Aran Islands, and the makers of items as varied as harps and
quilts, baskets and currachs, dry-stone walls and Irish lace. The
superb colour photographs include both poetic images of the finished
craft pieces and informative sequences explaining the production
process. These are accompanied by Sally Shaw-Smith’s evocative
drawings and by texts from some of Ireland’s finest historians and
craft writers. Traditional
Crafts of Ireland is a magnificent testament to the centuries old
traditions of a vibrant land, a chronicle of times past and a
celebration of an enduring culture, and will appeal to anyone connected
with Ireland or anyone with an interest in crafts. About
the Author
David
Shaw-Smith is a Dublin born independent filmmaker. His films on
Traditional Irish Crafts have been seen all over the world and have
received many awards, including a Jacob’s Television Award and The
Golden Harp for Ireland. Traditional Crafts of IrelandBy David Shaw-Smith ISBN 0 500 51142X 256pp 677 illustrations: photographs in full colour
throughout. Price: €
35.00 + P&P (hardback) |
