Article Info

Article Title
Finding Purpose in the Past
Author
Samantha Herrington
Issue date
Summer 2026
Issue number
53
Issue topic
Purpose
Description
This article looks at some of the fiber arts crafts that have historically been done but which aren’t as popular in our modern time. It discusses the Heritage Crafts Association, a UK charity dedicated to supporting traditional craft skills, and its Red List of Endangered Crafts. The author also provides details on nalbinding and suggested resources.
Article topic list
purpose, historical