Author Description

This book is about the Swedish countryside, its traditions, folklore and nature. What makes it unique is its different perspective, using handicrafts as a uinifying theme. The raw materials of Swedish handicrafts: wool, linen and wood - play an important part. Handicrafts meet folk art and music, fashion and much more. There are contributions from both familiar and unexpected sources, both regarding text and image. The book is published in collaboration with the National Association of Swedish Handicraft Societies.