In Praise of Hands

Name: In Praise of Hands
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1974-01-01

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27m

1974

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Overview

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.

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January 1, 1974

Production

ONF | NFB, World Crafts Council

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