In Praise of Hands 1974 Directed by Donald Winkler

This short documentary pays tribute to the craftsmen everywhere whose work adds color and richness to life. Filmed in the Canadian Arctic, Finland, India, Nigeria, Japan, Mexico, and Poland, it shows the special skills of artisans working at their crafts - stone sculpture, pottery, ceramics, weaving, dyeing, puppet making, embroidery. Each indigenous skill is a reflection of the culture of the country.

Country Canada
Production Country Canada
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Companies ONF | NFB , World Crafts Council
Release Date 1 January 1974
27 mins