Mastercrafts Rediscover British Craftsmanship

This is a major new exploration of traditional British craftsmanship, accompanying the prime time BBC TV series presented by Monty Don. It celebrates all aspects of rural crafts including woodcraft, thatching, weaving, stone masonry, metalwork and glass making. It showcases some of Britain's leading master craftsmen and explains the techniques at the heart of their trades. It reveals the fascinating history of British craftsmanship, inspiring interest and involvement in these valuable and rewarding crafts. "Mastercrafts" represents a major shift in attitudes towards appreciating handmade, sustainable crafted products rather than the cheap mass-produced items with which people have become increasingly disillusioned.

ISBN:	9780715336434
Publisher:	David & Charles
Imprint:	David & Charles
Published date:	12 Feb 2010
DEWEY:	680.941
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	256
Weight:	1022g
Height:	246mm
Width:	189mm
Spine width:	254mm

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