Comments for Keepers of Tradition http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog Folk Art and Heritage in Massachusetts Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Comment on Falling Between the Cracks by Yvonne http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2009/05/falling-between-the-cracks/#comment-79734 Yvonne Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:49:00 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=558#comment-79734 Just to say that paper-cutting was also found in Jewish communities. I visited a museum in Krakow, Poland, which had examples of Jewish paper-cutting, including a ketubah (marriage contract). The Jewish population of Krakow was sadly decimated by the Holocaust and subsequent emigration to Israel, so the tradition there is being continued by Polish artists. There is also a separate tradition of paper-cutting in Japan, where it is called kirigami. Just to say that paper-cutting was also found in Jewish communities. I visited a museum in Krakow, Poland, which had examples of Jewish paper-cutting, including a ketubah (marriage contract). The Jewish population of Krakow was sadly decimated by the Holocaust and subsequent emigration to Israel, so the tradition there is being continued by Polish artists.

There is also a separate tradition of paper-cutting in Japan, where it is called kirigami.

]]> Comment on New England Country & Western Music by Tom Morse http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2009/04/new-england-country-western-music/#comment-70591 Tom Morse Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:04:23 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=490#comment-70591 I believe the definitive version would have to be from the John Lincoln Wright & The Sourmash Boys album: S.R.O. Live at Jonathan Swift's — a rare gem, indeed. I believe the definitive version would have to be from the John Lincoln Wright & The Sourmash Boys album: S.R.O. Live at Jonathan Swift’s — a rare gem, indeed.

]]> Comment on An apprentice strikes out on his own by Oliver Gill http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2012/10/an-apprentice-strikes-out-on-his-own/#comment-66939 Oliver Gill Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:51:10 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=2819#comment-66939 This is a joy to read, and speaks of every good thing that can from working with hand & eye, be it lettercutting, smithing or any other allied trade; wonderful. This is a joy to read, and speaks of every good thing that can from working with hand & eye, be it lettercutting, smithing or any other allied trade; wonderful.

]]> Comment on Christmas Tradition in Nonantum: La Befana flies in from Italy by C R Krieger http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2012/12/christmas-tradition-in-nonantum-la-befana-flies-in-from-italy/#comment-62138 C R Krieger Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:44:07 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=3020#comment-62138 Notice post that touches on the Neopolitian <I>presepio</I>.  Thanks Regards  —  Cliff Notice post that touches on the Neopolitian presepio.  Thanks

Regards  —  Cliff

]]> Comment on Polish rosettes for a crowd by Janine http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2012/08/polish-rosettes-for-a-crowd/#comment-61181 Janine Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:42:20 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=2674#comment-61181 My grandmother always used to.make these. Unfortunately I never got the recipe. Is there one available for these? I have the equipment. My grandmother always used to.make these. Unfortunately I never got the recipe. Is there one available for these? I have the equipment.

]]> Comment on Native veteran and woodcarver by Joseph F Johns Jr. http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2008/10/native-veteran-and-woodcarver/#comment-60700 Joseph F Johns Jr. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:21:44 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=109#comment-60700 Well it's sunday morning here in Punta Gorda Florida and as i cruise the internet I bump into the ol man. Justice of the Peace ? Life never ceases to amaze me...Your son Talks with Drums....pax JoJo Well it’s sunday morning here in Punta Gorda Florida and as i cruise the internet I bump into the ol man. Justice of the Peace ? Life never ceases to amaze me…Your son Talks with Drums….pax JoJo

]]> Comment on Polish rosettes for a crowd by Cathy http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2012/08/polish-rosettes-for-a-crowd/#comment-60154 Cathy Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:37:26 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=2674#comment-60154 How can I buy some of these for personal use? How can I buy some of these for personal use?

]]> Comment on Blaze destroys Central Market by Anonymous http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2012/11/blaze-destroys-central-market/#comment-59057 Anonymous Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:49:47 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=2995#comment-59057 I'm so sorry. I worked in Lowell many years ago and know the value that the market had for its neighborhood. People need to respect and protect these havens of tradition and knowledge. I’m so sorry. I worked in Lowell many years ago and know the value that the market had for its neighborhood. People need to respect and protect these havens of tradition and knowledge.

]]> Comment on Cambodian Kiln Fires Up! by Kathleen McDermott http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2012/09/cambodian-kiln-fires-up/#comment-47542 Kathleen McDermott Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:14:04 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=2833#comment-47542 Dear Yary. Your work is so beautiful. Do you sell any of it? I would love to buy a couple of your smaller vases. Could you please send me details. Thank you. Kathy McDermott Dear Yary.
Your work is so beautiful. Do you sell any of it? I would love to buy a couple of your smaller vases. Could you please send me details.
Thank you.
Kathy McDermott

]]> Comment on From Head to Toe: Adorn & Protect by Nancye Tuttle http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/index.php/2012/07/from-head-to-toe-adorn-protect/#comment-43074 Nancye Tuttle Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:43:00 +0000 http://blog.massfolkarts.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-43074 Detailed write-ups on each of the crafters will be included in this Thursday's Lowell Sun Steppin Out section...check it out on Thursday, July 26.... Detailed write-ups on each of the crafters will be included in this Thursday’s Lowell Sun Steppin Out section…check it out on Thursday, July 26….

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