Handcrafted in the Blue Ridge: Discovering the Crafts, Artisans, and Studios of Western North Carolina - Softcover
Synopsis
Divided into seven areas, this book features 193 artisans, all within driving distance of the busy arts community of Asheville. Each section includes a lyrical description of the area and nearby inns as well as practical information, including address, phone number, hours of operation, and a detailed description and price range of the work.
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About the Author
Husband and wife Irv Green and Andrea Gross are writers and photographers whose work has appeared in numerous magazines and in the travel sections of newspapers across the country. Andrea, a contributing editor at Ladies Home Journal, is also the co-author of GOOD BOOKS FOR THE CURIOUS TRAVELER and the author of SHIFTING GEARS. Irv and Andrea live in Asheville, North Carolina.
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A World War I veteran tells his grandchildren of his experiences in 1914, when British and German soldiers declared an unofficial truce from fighting to celebrate Christmas together.
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Handcrafted in the Blue Ridge: Discovering the Crafts, Artisans, and Studios of Western North Carolina
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Condition: New, book appears unread. Softcovers are new, free of tears, rips, and folds. All 205 pages are clean, crisp, clear, with no markings or notable wear. A wonderful guide to the vibrant artisan culture of western North Carolina. Published by Peachtree Publishers in 1997, this book explores the studios, galleries, and creative communities of the Blue Ridge region, with a focus on craftspeople working in pottery, weaving, jewelry, glass, woodcarving, baskets, musical instruments, and other traditional and contemporary crafts. Divided by region, the book introduces readers to artisans and studios within driving distance of Asheville, offering background on the artists, their materials, methods, locations, and work. It is especially appealing to travelers, collectors, folk art enthusiasts, craft lovers, and anyone interested in Appalachian art, Southern artisan traditions, and handmade American craft. A desirable title for collectors of regional craft books, Blue Ridge travel guides, Appalachian art, folk art, handmade crafts, and western North Carolina history. Seller Inventory # ABE-1782081335365
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