WRI 112: The Craft of Authenticity: Web content on Craft

Formerly the Craft & Hobby Association

Home to books, journals, exhibition catalogs, and objects that relate to all aspects of textiles.

Asheville, NC

From NSCAD, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Victorian material culture

A group focused on "critical issues of interest to the field."

"...with a particular focus on Early America."

Trade catalogs or literature can be important sources for object information. They were issued to promote and sell products. Note: PUL does subscribe to the database mentioned at the top. Also try a Subject (browse) in library catalog for: trade catalogs.

Commercial site for artisanal, authentic crafts from global merchants.

Interviews of contemporary craftspeople, artists & designers

Focus is on "creatives of color" working in design, tech, advertising and related fields.

2018 symposium, Center for Craft. Can watch event sessions and find other information here.

An organization and library focused on cloth and textiles.

See list of CRAFTS AND FOLK ART cities under CREATIVE FIELD on the left.