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Description Before there were machines to make blankets, there were weavers. Before there was plastic, all jewelry was made by hand, from metal, rock and wood. Before there was nylon, polyester and rayon, there were leather workers. Artisans have been creating functional art for thousands of years, all over the world. The term artisan is a catchall phrase, encompassing potters, carvers, ceramists, glass blowers, jewelry artists, silversmiths, leather workers, stained glass artists, weavers and instrument makers, to name a few. Though we now have machines to make most of what we need, artisans refuse to let go of traditional practices, which helps keep the history of the world's various cultures alive today. Artisans are often trained by mentors, other artisans who have been creating for years and who pass on their skills and knowledge. Some artisans learn their trade from schools, books or by practicing until they get it right. Because they are so specialized and skilled, many artisans choose to work alone, and create items which they sell in shops or craft stores belonging to other people. It isn't until they become more widely known and respected that they will begin to display and sell their work in galleries, and may then be able to open a shop of their own. Artisans are important because they help keep cultures' traditions and beliefs alive. Without the care, time, and concern that goes into each artisan's piece we would lose a little bit or our history, one stitch at time. |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2002, http://www.bls.gov/oes/2002/oes_nat.htm |
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