Forgotten Household Crafts
Forgotten Household Crafts by John Seymour, published by Dorling Kindersley in 2007, is a comprehensive exploration of traditional household crafts. This 256-page book invites readers to rediscover time-honored skills that have been passed down through generations. Seymour, known for his expertise in self-sufficiency, presents methods for making butter and cheese, embroidery, beekeeping, and home decoration, emphasizing the value of creating beautiful, handcrafted items in a world dominated by mass production.
The book serves as both a historical survey and a practical manual, detailing a variety of skills from basketry to baking and quilting. It encourages readers, whether living in rural areas or urban settings, to embrace and celebrate the rich traditions of the past. By focusing on crafts and hobbies, Forgotten Household Crafts offers insights into family and home life, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in enhancing their living space with personal touches.
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Rediscover the lost world of traditional household crafts with ‘the grand master of self-sufficiency’ John Seymour.
Master tried and trusted methods that have been honed over the centuries and learn to make butter and cheese, embroider, keep bees, decorate your home and more.
As Seymour himself once said “we must fill our homes and our lives with beautiful things again and cast out the mass-produced rubbish. This book shows that such things are possible.”
Part fascinating historical survey, part practical manual, this book shows how many timeless skills were first employed. From basketry to baking to quilting, the book explores a range of fascinating skills and techniques. For country dwellers and those living in the heart of a city, this book encourages a celebration of and a return to some of the wonderful traditions of yesteryear.
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