Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's own hands and skill. These can be sub-divided into handicrafts or "traditional crafts" (doing things the old way) and the rest. Some crafts have been practised for centuries, while others are modern inventions, or popularisations of crafts which were originally practiced in a very small geographic area.
Additionally, this term refers to the Arts and Crafts movement which was a social revolution veiled in a design movement of the late 19th and early 20th century, whose proponents included William Morris and Edwin Lutyens. They believed that medieval craftsmen achieved a joy and fulfillment in the excellence of their work, which they strove to emulate.
These activities are called crafts because originally many of them were professions under the guild system. Adolescents were apprenticed to a master-craftsman, and they refined their skills over a period of years in exchange for low wages. By the time their training was complete, they were well-equipped to set up in trade for themselves, earning their living with the skill that could be traded directly within the community, often for goods and services. The Industrial Revolution and the increasing mechanisation of production processes gradually reduced or eliminated many of the roles professional craftspeople played, and today 'crafts' are most commonly seen as a form of hobby or art. click here for more...

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Asian Decor-Buy Art Prints and Browse Home Decorating Ideas
Find fine art prints to add the right interior design touch to your home decor. Need home decorating ideas? Visit our handpicked directory of home decorating websites.

All-Unique Replica Record Players Radios Telephones
Replica Antique, Nostalgic Gifts and Unique Radios, telephones, childrens lamps, decorator items, 100's of really Cool Goodies to choose from including some really funky furniture.


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Bronze sculptures and hand-made bronze tableware
Bronze sculptures, 500 different designs of high quality bronze sculptures and unique, handmade bronze tableware, with FREE shipping to many countries, including UK, USA and most of Europe.


Artist Teresa Bernard Fine Art Seascape Oil Paintings - Original seascape oil paintings - also portraits, wildlife, still life, landscapes, and religious art. Free online art lessons. Also offering professional Web design and SEO for art centers and visual artists.




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Crafts resources
Directory of crafts related websites and discussion groups.

CraftsForTrade.com
A free craft message board for the craft community and anyone who else who is looking for art and craft ideas. Topics include crafts for kids, holiday craft ideas, crocheting, sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, woodworking, candlemaking, cross-stitch and more.


Craftworld Online Arts and Crafts Directory
Craft World Online Directory - 100% Free Arts and Crafts Website Directory - Add a link to your arts and crafts related site.

Chinese Painting Art Gallery Online
Fantastic chinese paintings. Those paintings sells thousands at galleries and art fairs. Why pay so much when you can get it for less than $100? Come to visit our painting gallery!

Art Scupture
Choice Gallery, the new way to buy art online. Specialising in
Limited Editions and Originals by the worlds top artists; from contemporary
artists like to traditionalists like Jack Vettriano


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E&E; Stained Glass Studio
Stained glass art studio offering Tiffany-style lamps, angels, custom stained glass windows, crosses, panels, suncatchers, military emblems, nightlights and holiday decorations.






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Hawaiian Fabric Shop
Hawaiian Fabric Shop is your Hawaiian fabric source! We have exclusive, luxurious Hawaiian rayon crepe prints, high quality 100% cotton and the ever-popular poly/cotton Hawaiian fabric.



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Kountry Kollections
Country wood crafts featuring hundreds of homespun country wood crafts, including angels, cows, bunnies, just to name a few.


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Abstract Art, Original Paintings, By Jamie R Morhaim
abstract art abstract paintings mixed media still life by jamie r
morhaim


Doll house Scale Furniture by Motts Miniatures shop
We have over 100 models of assembled doll houses from House That Jack Built, Lawbre Doll house, Real Good Toys and more.



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Quilting Patterns and Quilt Pattern Blocks
From �Olde Southern Quilting� you are guaranteed to find a Quilting Pattern or Quilt Block pattern project that will be Fast, Easy and Fabulous!






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Rare art silver gifts, jewelry and handicrafts.
Rare art silver gifts, sterling silver jewelry, silver plate arts, brass copper crafts and polystone decor … online website for USA - Canada customers from India

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Scrapbooking Ideas, Supplies, and Layouts
Offers a step by step scrapbooking guide to teach you how to create
better scrapbook layouts.



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Trading Bali
A trading company specializing in exporting indonesian and asian handicraft, woodcarving, pottery and traditional & modern home decor and art.

Treasure Island Pearls
We specialize in cultured and freshwater pearl beads (over 300 types) for you to create with. large selection of gemstone beads, findings and supplies. easy to use website!