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In Praise of Hands

In Praise of Hands

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.

Release DateJanuary 1, 1974
StatusReleased
Original TitleIn Praise of Hands
Runtime 27min
Budget
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesCanada
Production CompaniesONF | NFBWorld Crafts Council