In Praise of Hands (1974)

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.

Released Jan. 1, 1974 27 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.global, tmdb.artisan, tmdb.craft, tmdb.craftsmanship

Production Companies: ONF | NFB, World Crafts Council

Country: Canada
Languages: English

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