Artisans of Israel

Artisans of Israel is a very special book on crafts: author Lynn Holstein is in search of a national identity in the artisanship of the still young country – and she finds it in the unifying pursuit for innovation. Forty artists – including Jews, Muslims and Christians – tell their stories and show in different five trades how emancipation can be promoted through creativity. Working with one’s hands stands unfailingly at the centre of this reflection. From the hybrid of cultural and religious backgrounds emerges a unique compilation from the fields of metalwork and jewellery, ceramics, textiles, paper and wood, one that portrays a sensitive and inspiring portrait of Israel and its inhabitants.