I’m in the process of writing a loose treatment for a documentary about the conditions under which traditional crafts persist; not just about the craft but things like familial responsibility, governmental support, tourism etc.

Does anyone have any good book, video or papers that discuss this topic in different countries?

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I’m in the process of writing a loose treatment for a documentary about the conditions under which traditional crafts persist; not just about the craft but things like familial responsibility, governmental support, tourism etc.

Does anyone have any good book, video or papers that discuss this topic in different countries?

Hugo Raymond · Answer

Shokunin: A Journey Through Japan's Traditional Craft Workshops: This is a beautiful book on the process in Japan, a country which has become synonymous with ensuring the persistence of various traditional crafts.

Hugo Raymond · Answer

Craftland: Currently reading this, although I don’t love James Fox’s writing style (it might change, I’m only in the introduction haha)