Sybil Connoly Irish Hands The Tradition of Beautiful Crafts Hardcover Book

For centuries, the people of Ireland have been creating crafts - knitted sweaters, delicate lace, sturdy pottery, and fragile crystal - of extraordinary elegance and beauty. Now, internationally known fashion and home furnishings designer Sybil Connolly takes you into the studios and workshops of Ireland's most talented craftspeople. Set against the majestic landscape of Ireland and accompanied by more than 250 full-color photographs, Irish Hands explores the world of these master artisans. Among those who carry on Ireland's rich crafts tradition are: Tommy Daly of Celtic Weave China, who braids miniature clay baskets and boxes, decorating them with delicate porcelain flowers. Capturing the craftspeople of Ireland at work in interviews and photographs, a designer presents tapestries and wall hangings, traditional fisherman's sweaters, miniature clay baskets, farmhouse cheese, lace, crystal, knitwear--and the Irish people who make them. 30,000 first printing.