Craftwork Collection

Concert of Collegium. Musicum of Jena
Collegium Musicum of Jena Concert. 1740. German anonymous. Painting. GERMANY. HAMBURG. Hamburg. Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe (Museum of Art and Craftwork)

Postcard depicting lacemakers of Le Puy, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382774 Postcard depicting lacemakers of Le Puy, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale, dentellieres)

Molds for the traditional glass-blowing workshop at Skansen. Stockholm, Sweden

Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful hand puppets for sale

Specialized craftsman makes cigars by rolling tobacco leaves in Vinales, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba

Wooden square work table with painted top and homemade fringe
6338663 Wooden square work table with painted top and homemade fringe by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Wooden square work table with painted top and homemade fringe)

Farm women, members of the "Helping Hand"club... near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939
Farm women, members of the " Helping Hand" club, carefully roll up the quilt upon which they are working. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. General caption number 58-11

Farm women working on quilt, near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm women working on quilt. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. See general caption number 58

Farm women of the "Helping Hand"club display a pieced quilt... near West Carlton, Oregon, 1939
Farm women of the " Helping Hand" club display a pieced quilt which they are making for the benefit of one of their numbers. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon

Postcard depicting soft furnishings makers in region of Auzon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382782 Postcard depicting soft furnishings makers in region of Auzon, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Work, Work, Work (oil on canvas)
1128629 Work, Work, Work (oil on canvas) by Lessore, Therese (1884-1945); 65.5x39.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

Postcard depicting costumes of the Velay, c. 1900 (coloured b / w photo)
REV382787 Postcard depicting costumes of the Velay, c.1900 (coloured b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Postcard depicting the villagers meeting or Couvige, Le Puy-en-Velay, c
REV382783 Postcard depicting the villagers meeting or Couvige, Le Puy-en-Velay, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Postcard depicting the lace manufacture Experton, Frere et Soeur, in Retournac, c
REV382781 Postcard depicting the lace manufacture Experton, Frere et Soeur, in Retournac, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Craft students Eddie Reilly, 16 and Peter Docherty, 18 are pictured with examples of plasterwork done by apprentices in the building industry on show at Cleveland Technical College, Redcar

Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework, for sale, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework for sale

Communion table-cover
Exhibited at the Great Exhibition: a communion table-cover by Pegler of Leeds, a rich specimen of damask tablecloth, the design comprising a representation of the Last Supper

Israel. Jerusalem. Interior of a shop
Israel. Jerusalem. Muslim Quarter. Interior of a shop

Mr Marlowe of Painted Fabrics
The establishment of Painted Fabrics Limited owed much to Annie Bindon Carter (1883-1969) who, in 1915, volunteered to help at the Wharncliffe War Hospital at Middlewood, Sheffield

Indian woman with embroidery, Rajasthan, India, December

Detail of traditional embroiders cloth. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Traditional black earthenware pot and bowl called cereme used for cooking food. Traditional restaurant, Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Bazar street Kujundziluk, souvenir shop selling traditional black glazed earthenware cooking pots. Historic town of Mostar. Bosnia Herzegovina

Old market street Kujundziluk near the old bridge. Historic town of Mostar. Federation Bosne i Hercegovine. Bosnia Herzegovina, Europe

Childrens art Paintings, murals, prints, sculpture, craftwork by children in Project art teaching classes. Poster announcing exhibit of childrens art at the Federal Art Project Gallery

Collection of Northwestern Indian Baskets Date: 1910

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Craftwork is a celebration of creativity and skill, showcased in various forms around the world. From the mesmerizing melodies performed by the Concert of Collegium Musicum of Jena to the vibrant and lively hand puppets for sale in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, craftwork captivates our senses. In Stockholm, Sweden, molds are meticulously crafted for traditional glass-blowing workshops at Skansen. The specialized craftsmen delicately roll tobacco leaves to create exquisite cigars in Vinales, Pinar del Rio. Each step taken with precision and expertise. A wooden square work table adorned with a beautifully painted top and homemade fringe stands as a testament to craftsmanship's fusion of functionality and artistry. It serves as an inspiration for artisans worldwide. The Helping Hand club brings farm women together near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon in 1939. They unite their skills to create intricate quilts that tell stories through fabric patterns and stitches—a true labor of love passed down through generations. Soft furnishings makers from Auzon pose proudly on a postcard from c. 1900; their dedication evident even in black-and-white photography. Another postcard showcases the colorful costumes worn by villagers during Couvige meetings in Le Puy-en-Velay—an embodiment of tradition preserved through craftwork. As we immerse ourselves in these glimpses into craftwork's diverse tapestry across time and place, we witness its power to connect communities while preserving cultural heritage. Craftsmanship transcends language barriers; it speaks directly to our hearts—invoking emotions that only handmade creations can evoke. So let us celebrate craftwork—the symphony played by skilled musicians, the puppetry that sparks joy, the delicate glass blown into life itself—all reminding us that human hands have always possessed an extraordinary ability to shape beauty out of raw materials.