Tag: Craftsmen

The Greasy Hands Preachers Documentary

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After catching a glimpse of the “The Greasy Hands Preachers” by Clemen Beauvais and Arthur de Kersauson, you’ll want to watch the entire documentary. The film highlights expert motorcycle technicians around the world who’ve refined their craft over years, while also exploring the revival of manual labor. Beavuvais and de Kersauson shot “Greasy Hands” entirely on Super 16mm film all over the globe—from the States …

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The Last Spruce Tannery: Sweden’s Böle

Purveyors to the royal court and champions of doing things the old way for the right reasons

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Despite a recent resurgence in craftsmanship, some of the old methods are simply dying out. Tanning leather is among the oldest crafts, with the first evidence of the profession dating back several thousand years. Today, the traditional European method of using tree bark—specifically the bark of the spruce—is all but lost. One tannery in the northern reaches of Sweden is carrying on the tradition of …