Celtic Crafts: The Living Tradition

by David James (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $4.24

  Gorgeous gold and silverwork. Stunning carvings and sculptures. Richly embroidered garments, melodious instruments, and images both pagan and Christian. These arts are the centuries-old legacy of Celtic forebears, and today's craftsworkers carry on their glorious tradition. Filled with historical and practical information, every luscious photograph introduces a particular craft and acclaimed masters of each art. The forms presented include enamelwork, textiles, leatherwork, pyrography, hand-painted glass, iron age roundhouse reconstructions, and much more. Bonus: Find an inclusive bibliography, a directory of craftsworkers, and useful addresses.