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Traditional Crafts of Ireland
Hardback
Main Details
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Traditional Crafts of Ireland
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) David Shaw-Smith
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 219 |
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| Category/Genre | Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500511428
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| Classifications | Dewey:745.09415 |
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| Illustrations |
56 Illustrations, black and white; 621 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
13 October 2003 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A magnificent testament to a centuries-old heritage, Traditional Crafts of Ireland is a chronicle of times past, but also a celebration of an enduring culture and a source of inspiration for generations to come. We meet the skilled practitioners of more than 40 traditional Irish crafts, from woodworkers, 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, sugan ropes and currachs, dry-stone walls and Irish lace.
Author Biography
David Shaw-Smith is a documentary filmmaker specialising in documenting the history of Traditional irish crafts.
Reviews'Superb ... a magnificent testament' - Craftsman 'We were really gobsmacked by the freshness and sheer beauty of this totally redesigned and recrafted book ...' - Books Ireland 'Compelling ... a landmark publication whose importance will be recognized by students of the future when these crafts are no more with us ... the definitive record' - Mayo News
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