Craft Collection (page 2)

Morocco, Marrakech. The Entrance to Cafrabe, Opened in 2004, Cafe Arabe is the first official cafe to have opened in the old city area. The cafe has been built in a refurbished Moroccan house

Silver necklace worn by women of old tribes in Sind, Pakistan, Asia

Traditional Rabari tribal embroidered fabrics, Kutch, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Patchwork quilt, San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Guatemala, Central America

Close-up of hands and bobbins for lace making at Le Puy in the Auvergne, France, Europe

Old Town Square and Tyn Church, Prague, Czech Republic

Marble statue of Hermaphrodite asleep, from Rome, Baths of Diocletian
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble statue of Hermaphrodite asleep. From Rome, Baths of Diocletian

Dressing Shetland Shawls
Women from the Shetland Islands dress Shetland wool shawls on large racks Date: 1908

Buran space shuttle landing
The Buran orbiter landing at the Baikonur space center

Wheelwrights making cart wheels
Wheelwrights or wainwrights making large wooden wheels in a traditional rural workshop. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

North America, Mexico, Guanajuato State, San Miguel de Allende, Mexican embroidered textile hanging in stall in crafts market (Mercado de Artesanias)

Peru. Hand painted ceramic pendants

NM, New Mexico, Santa Fe, Canyon Road, legendary for its many art galleries, old wood door

Installation of Vostok spacecraft
Vostok spacecraft installation. Workers installing a Vostok spacecraft. Vostok were Soviet spacecraft used as part of the Vostok programme, which flew six manned spaceflights between 1961 and 1963

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. International Folk Art Market. Huichol art

Middle East, Israel, Nazareth, Jersualem tote bag for sale in market

PIrate knitting pattern
A gay, swashbuckling three-piece to knit for teenagers! The 1950s were a more innocent time

Valletta / Malta / Yacht
View into the Dockyard Creek in the Grand Harbour showing some of the luxury sailing (and powered) craft moored there

Velveteen and glass beads on pouch dating from 1850, of the Coughnawbga Mohawk of the Eastern Woodlands, United States of America, North America

Sitar maker, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Birds design on lacquerware tray, Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Giant wooden troll, typical of local craftsmanship, Sottoguda, Veneto, Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Painted eggs, Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe

Sugar skull decorations for the Day of the Dead festival, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

Pottery crafts for sale, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

Close-up of the hands of a palilleira, a lace maker, in the famous lace making village of Camarinas in Galicia, Spain, Europe

Batiks on line on the beach, Turtle Beach, Tobago, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Close-up of woven Khmer scarves for sale in Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Making Tennis Racquets
Stringing new tennis racquets at a workshop in Wimbledon, London

Close up of sand bottles with camels in landscapes, on souvenir stall, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

Tapestry in Saint-Pierre de Solesmes Abbey depicting the life of St. Benedict, Solesmes, Sarthe, France, Europe

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Masks and handicrafts, Colombia, South America

Faience animals from the 11th Dynasty in ancient Egypt, Louvre, Paris, France, Europe

Typical Russian dolls for sale, Russia, Europe

Carpets for sale outside shop in frontier town of Agdz, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

The Lace Centre (Kantcentrum), Bruges, Belgium, Europe

18 year old Karen Kerr wearing a patchwork bikini made by the Womens Institute. 29th May 1970

Diana of Versailles, marble statue of Artemis with deer
Roman civilization, 1st-2nd century A.D. Diana of Versailles, marble statue of Artemis with a deer

A Lady Sewing in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
658653 A Lady Sewing in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 73x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Sewing in an Interior. Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945)

Postcard depicting lacemakers of Le Puy, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382774 Postcard depicting lacemakers of Le Puy, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale, dentellieres)

Model of a Norfolk Wherry - a sailing craft formerly widely used for goods transport on the East Norfolk rivers. Date: circa late 1930s

Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall, England

Spithead panorama, ships on south side
Panorama of the Coronation Review: the left-hand section, showing ships on the south side. A Spithead panorama, looking west: home fleet battleships headed by the Nelson foreign warships

Rock painting of the San, Bushmen, Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa, Africa

Gibraltar (1844). Rock, city and harbour. Etching

The Flint Knapper, at Brandon, Suffolk, England. This ancient craft is still continued in Norfolk, England. Date: 1950s

Kenya. Mashua sailing boats participating in a race off Lamu Island

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Craft is a timeless art that transcends borders and cultures, weaving stories of resilience, creativity, and heritage. From the shores of Juno Beach during D-Day to the vibrant streets of Morocco in North Africa, it has left its indelible mark on history. As British and Canadian troops landed on Juno Beach, their determination was mirrored by the intricate Moroccan lanterns adorning homes in Marrakech. The delicate craftsmanship symbolized unity and hope amidst turmoil. In Central America's Panama, Cristobal became a hub for Kuna Indian traditional molas. These exquisite textiles showcased the rich tapestry of indigenous culture while honoring their ancestors' wisdom. Omaha Beach witnessed not only the bravery of soldiers during D-Day but also served as inspiration for artists who transformed wreckage into remarkable sculptures resembling Coyne Helicopters or even UFOs. Their craft spoke volumes about human resilience amid destruction. The mysterious allure continued with sightings of UFOs over Masse in Valensole. Crafted by unknown hands from distant galaxies, these enigmatic objects challenged our perception of reality and sparked endless debates. Meanwhile, back on Earth, quilting emerged as an enduring form of craftmanship. The Patchwork Quilt stitched together fragments from different lives into a harmonious whole—a testament to unity despite differences—just like Little Miss Natty Fingers' creations depicted in Muriel Dawson's book. Craft played an instrumental role during the Normandy Landings in World War II when soldiers found solace in creating handmade treasures amidst chaos. It reminded them that beauty can be found even in times of darkness. Cutty Sark sailed through time as an emblematic example of maritime craftsmanship; her majestic presence evoked awe among all who beheld her grandeur at sea. Traveling eastward to Palestine within the Middle East region reveals Muslim prayer carpets meticulously woven with devotion—a blend of faith and artistry that brings tranquility to countless worshippers.