In Praise of Hands

1974-01-01
27min | en
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This short documentary pays tribute to the craftsmen everywhere whose work adds color and richness to life. Filmed in the Canadian Arctic, Finland, India, Nigeria, Japan, Mexico, and Poland, it shows the special skills of artisans working at their crafts - stone sculpture, pottery, ceramics, weaving, dyeing, puppet making, embroidery. Each indigenous skill is a reflection of the culture of the country.

Director : Donald Winkler
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ONF | NFBONF | NFB
World Crafts CouncilWorld Crafts Council

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