Publisher's Synopsis
Once considered rather twee and nostalgic, in recent years, craft has begun to hold its own against art and design. Britain is a nation revered globally for its fine craftsmanship and heritage skills. Nowhere else will you find true excellence and mastery of a craft coupled with such innovation and eye for design. Craftsmanship in Britain is neither dying nor dead, but is a continuing and exciting exploration of process, materials and ideas spanning architecture, interiors, fashion and art. This book introduces the vast array of British craft, from the craftspeople who keep the heritage alive, such as Savile Row tailors and stained-glass makers, to crafts on the edge of extinction - clog makers, damask weavers - as well as urban craft, artists and more.
