Swedish Handcraft

Hardback reference volume, Swedish Handcraft by Anna-Maja Nylén, translated by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey. Published in the U.S.A. in 1977 by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. First edition, 428 pages.

“A richly illustrated study of Sweden’s unbroken craft traditions, tracing the evolution of textiles, woodwork, and regional forms from agrarian society into the modern industrial age. Nylén explores the interdependence of technique, cultural milieu, and daily life, offering clear, accessible insight into centuries of Swedish making. Long regarded as the classic work in the field, this volume presents a comprehensive view of the nation’s material heritage with clarity and depth.”