Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
In Praise of Hands
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Production Companies

ONF | NFB logoONF | NFB
World Crafts Council