A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects Binding:Hardcover A Guardian and a Thief

A Guardian and a Thief tells two stories: the story of Ma’s frantic search for the thief while keeping hunger at bay during a worsening food shortage

Facing insurmountable odds

When regal nonagenarian

Told in four acts that span the globe from Brooklyn to Berlin

as awareness of the apartheid nature of the State of Israel continues to grow

A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects Binding:Hardcover A Guardian and a ThiefTen beautifully illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship. Black artisans have long been central to American art and design, creating innovative and highly desired work against immense odds. Atlanta based chairmaker and scholar Robell Awake explores the stories behind ten cornerstones of Black craft, including: The celebrated wooden chairs of