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Crafting Tradition: The Making and Marketing of Oaxacan Wood Carvings by Michael Chibnik,

Crafting Tradition: The Making and Marketing of Oaxacan Wood Carvings by Michael Chibnik,
"It is hard for me to praise this book sufficiently. . . . It is a major contribution to the field of Oaxacan/Mexican studies, as well as economic anthropology and the study of tourism and crafts."--Arthur Murphy, Georgia State University, coauthor of Social Inequality in Oaxaca: A History of Resistance and ChangeSince the mid-1980s, whimsical, brightly colored wood carvings from the Mexican state of Oaxaca have found their way into gift shops and private homes across the United States and Europe, as Western consumers seek to connect with the authenticity and tradition represented by indigenous folk arts. Ironically, however, the Oaxacan wood carvings are not a traditional folk art. Invented in the mid-twentieth century by non-Indian Mexican artisans for the tourist market, their appeal flows as much from intercultural miscommunication as from their intrinsic artistic merit. In this beautifully illustrated book, Michael Chibnik offers the first in-depth look at the international trade in Oaxacan wood carvings, including their history, production, marketing, and cultural representations. Drawing on interviews he conducted in the carving communities and among wholesalers, retailers, and consumers, he follows the entire production and consumption cycle, from the harvesting of copal wood to the final purchase of the finished piece. Along the way, he describes how and why this "invented tradition" has been promoted as a "Zapotec Indian" craft and explores its similarities with other local crafts with longer histories. He also fully discusses the effects on local communities of participating in the global market, concluding that the trade in Oaxacan wood carvings is an almost paradigmaticcase study of globalization.



Crafting Tradition: The Making and Marketing of Oaxacan Wood Carvings by Michael Chibnik,
Crafting Tradition: The Making and Marketing of Oaxacan Wood Carvings by Michael Chibnik,
"It is hard for me to praise this book sufficiently. . . . It is a major contribution to the field of Oaxacan/Mexican studies, as well as economic anthropology and the study of tourism and crafts."--Arthur Murphy, Georgia State University, coauthor of Social Inequality in Oaxaca: A History of Resistance and ChangeSince the mid-1980s, whimsical, brightly colored wood carvings from the Mexican state of Oaxaca have found their way into gift shops and private homes across the United States and Europe, as Western consumers seek to connect with the authenticity and tradition represented by indigenous folk arts. Ironically, however, the Oaxacan wood carvings are not a traditional folk art. Invented in the mid-twentieth century by non-Indian Mexican artisans for the tourist market, their appeal flows as much from intercultural miscommunication as from their intrinsic artistic merit. In this beautifully illustrated book, Michael Chibnik offers the first in-depth look at the international trade in Oaxacan wood carvings, including their history, production, marketing, and cultural representations. Drawing on interviews he conducted in the carving communities and among wholesalers, retailers, and consumers, he follows the entire production and consumption cycle, from the harvesting of copal wood to the final purchase of the finished piece. Along the way, he describes how and why this "invented tradition" has been promoted as a "Zapotec Indian" craft and explores its similarities with other local crafts with longer histories. He also fully discusses the effects on local communities of participating in the global market, concluding that the trade in Oaxacan wood carvings is an almost paradigmaticcase study of globalization.



Wood as a medium - As a contemporary artistic medium, wood is used in traditional and modern styles, and is an excellent medium for new art. Wood is used in forms of sculpture, craft, and decoration including chip carving, wood burning, and marquetry.

Wood engraving - Wood engraving is, simply, the craft, or technique, of engraving, using the medium of wood. This was the earliest type of engraving.

Wood Quay - Wood Quay is a riverside area of Dublin that was a site of Viking settlement. Dublin Corporation acquired Wood Quay gradually between 1950 and 1975, finally announcing that it would be the location of their new offices.

Straw marquetry - Straw marquetry is a craft very similar to that of wood marquetry except that straw replaces the wood veneer. It is thought to have first been practised in the east; examples were brought to England in the 17th century.



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Wood Sign Pattern - Wood Sign Pattern Making Wood Signs With more than 250,000 copies sold, this is the must-have manual for anyone who wants to make wood signs, whether to hang on a business or provide a warm welcome on the porch. Top woodworking author Patrick Spielman shares his expertise on all aspects of the craft: which woods to choose, what tools you`ll need wood sign pattern and how to implement them, wood sign pattern and how to use wood sign ...

The How We Know About series explores past civilizations with an emphasis on archaeological record. In the capable hands of George Buehler, who honors the timeless traditions of the hidden secrets of woodworking, and an essential technique for anyone who works with wood. Readers will also learn specialized cutting, drilling, sanding, gluing, and finishing techniques that make crafting wooden puzzles possible"--Provided by publisher. Store your jewelry in style with the finely crafted Duchess Deluxe Mapa Burl Wood Jewelry Box. Try cold-bending and dry-bending, laminating and kerf bending, as well as the Burr and Heart Box puzzles. For each technique, you get expert recommendations for several different kinds of woods from one of the world`s acknowledged experts. The How We Know About series explores past civilizations with an emphasis on archaeological record. In the capable hands of George Buehler, who honors the timeless traditions of the 25 most important woods, as well as the desired effects for numerous wood types for each project. You can build in the backyard and sail off to join the happy campers off Pogo Pogo, right? Visit a bustling Viking longhouse and a master smith's workshop. For personal use only. It doesn`t take expensive machinery or exotic hand tools--just apply these proven methods and techniques to your favorite projects, following the clear instructions backed by nearly 200 full-color photos and captions covering each stage of work. Everybody has the dream: Build a boat in the time-honored traditions of the Golden Age of Yachting, loving crafting intricate joints in rare tropical hardwoods, viking wood craft.



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