Gourd craft
Carolyn Mordecai • 1978 • Crown Publishers
- Author
- Carolyn Mordecai
- First published
- 1978
- Publisher
- Crown Publishers
- Subjects
- Gourd craft · Gourds
- ISBN
- 9780517528310
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Published in 1978 by Crown Publishers, Gourd Craft by Carolyn Mordecai emerged during a period of renewed interest in traditional folk arts and DIY home decoration. As a comprehensive instructional guide, the book sought to revitalize interest in gourds as a viable medium for sculpture, vessel-making, and ornamental design, positioning them as an accessible canvas for both functional and decorative projects.
The design of the book reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the late seventies craft movement, prioritizing practical, step-by-step guidance accompanied by illustrative techniques meant to encourage home hobbyists. Carolyn Mordecai’s approach was instrumental in standardizing methods for curing, cleaning, and decorating gourds, and the title remains a reference point for practitioners interested in the historical preservation of gourd art.
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