Routledge Craft, Community and Material Culture - Routledge History Book

Explore the rich history and contemporary practice of craft through this scholarly collection examining how handmade goods have sustained communities across two centuries of industrialisation. This book brings together essays addressing craft production, its use and meaning within diverse community settings, from the Huron Wendat of colonial times to modern contexts. With object study at the core, the work investigates how industrialisation has redefined rather than extinguished craft creation and deployment, offering insights into the material culture of place and politics spanning the 19th and 20th centuries. Essential reading for those interested in decorative arts, cultural heritage and the enduring significance of craft within social and international frameworks.