I'm looking for books that have reflections on traditional ways of making: particularly spinning and weaving, baskets and cordage, ceramics… But potentially others as well.
I'm particularly interested in ways that engaging in craftsmanship reinforces cultural community or cultural identity…. Or ways that engaging in traditional craftsmanship can help folks learn about the past.
I read Craeft, by Alex Langlands. I had high hopes because he's an archaeologist, but It's not quite what I'm looking for. It's more of a guy just trying to convince everyone that the "good ol' days" ways of doing properly British things are superior because ????. That part wasn't entirely clear. I was hoping for more of a reflection on the process or scholarly value rather than just a "you should wear old tweed suits and handmade brogues."
Maybe more like Braiding Sweetgrass, but with a focus on the made objects rather than the plants?
Any suggestions? Fully realize this is a niche topic.
by H2psychosis