1st Edition

Craft as a Creative Industry

By Karen Patel Copyright 2024
116 Pages
by Routledge

116 Pages
by Routledge

Craft is resurgent. More people are buying craft; more money is being spent on craft products than ever before. This book centres craft as a creative industry, illuminating the experiences of those working in and around craft, particularly people from marginalised groups. Shining a light on inequalities around craft work, the author examines the lived experiences of women makers of colour in... Read more

1. Introduction 2. UK Professional Craft - Elitism and Change 3. Craft in Australia - Lessons to Learn 4. Making Changes in Craft 5. Conclusion

Biography

Karen Patel is a research fellow at Birmingham City University, UK.