Skip to content

Preindustrial Craftsmanship

Adventures of an Imperfect Man In Search of a Handmade Life

  • Disclaimer
  • THE VARDO PROJECT: Begin here
    • THE VARDO PROJECT: Part 1
    • The Vardo: Part 2, Conception and Planning
    • The Vardo: The great leap into construction
    • The Vardo: Finishing and fitting out.
  • The Caravan in Art
  • Minimalism
  • About Me
  • Demystifying the Svea 123
  • Donate
  • Walking, an Essay

Tag: harpist

The Last Minstrel

Monday, June 1, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

A little music for Monday.  Well, not really.  Just a beautiful scene that conjures music.

HedleyLast MinstrelThe Last Minstrel by Ralph Hedley. Painted 1890.

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 2,420 other subscribers

Building the Vardo Caravan

My Etsy Shop

Follow Preindustrial Craftsmanship on WordPress.com

Tags

19th century archaeology archery arrows art art car atlatl backpack banjo bicycle bow making bowtop bushcraft camping caravan caravane craft craftsmanship DIY Edwardian gypsy Gypsy Truck gypsy wagon Henry David Thoreau house truck huaraches leather leather work leatherwork low tech minimalism moccasins mountain man music nomad painting paleotool philosophy photography possibles bag primitive skills primitive technology prymitywna technologia przetrwanie roulotte sandals schäferwagen sheepherder sheep wagon shoe making shoes shooting bag sopravvivenza supervivencia survie survival thoreau tiny house tiro al arco tiro con l'arco tir à l'arc tools travel traveller vardo Victorian vintage wilderness survival wohnwagen woodworking łucznictwo вардо выживание караван примитивные технологии

My Tumblr (here may be monsters)

Click here to go directly to the Vardo Build

Good Advice

A Gallery of Some Past Projects

My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
DSC_0239 (1)
DSC_0471 (1)
DSC_0258
0656
DSC_0256 (1)
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
DSC_0001
Version 2 (11)
lid80
DSC_0121 (10)
awlinhand
0006
DSC_0122 (11)
DSC_0124 (8)
sandalcommis
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
DSC_0139 (1)
moreleather7
horses02
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
horses01
bois darc 071
bowyertools
DSC_0247
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
DSC_0115 (1)
Bags_6
Hickory07
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
DSC_0127 (9)
20180219_143544_Film4_resized
Wnter Count 2010 - 36
DSC_0249 (5)
0582
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
CoverWintercountV
DSCN1705
DSC_0012 (5)
DSC_0258 (1)
DSC_0126 (10)
DSC_0125 (7)
DSC_0248
0004
Hickory02
candles01
20170906_101747
bodger09
moreleather8
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
DSC_0257 (1)
DSC_0120 (9)
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
dsc_0901
dsc_0129-4
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
Wnter Count 2010 - 34
The bench's small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
20150204_105116
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
Bags_4
DSC_0245
moreleather6
The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
ShoesHD
DSC_0256 (2)
DSC_0117 (14)
DSC_0001 (9)
DSC_0118 (17)
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I'm stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I’m stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
dsc_0127-5
DSC_0121 (2)
0830
Bark - 2
0002
0570
0003
dsc_0068
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
DSC_0005
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
20210722_154658 (1)
Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
0582
DSC_0037
Quiver
DSCN1704
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
DSCN1703
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
DSC_0398
DSC_0075_2
DSC_0026 (2)
dsc_0117-3
dsc_0130-1
DSC_0004
laptopcase1
DSC_0127 (10)
0001
DSC_0578
ghillie
DSC_0626
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
DSC_0390
DSC_0117 (8)
DSC_0116 (7)
leather3
dsc_0004-6
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
DSC_0128 (9)
DSC_0578
DSC_0131 (4)
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
DSC_0178
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
DSC_0309_2
Handmade Shoes
DSCN1702
DSCN2530
DSC_0249 (1)
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn't look this pretty at all. I'm actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
DSC_0119 (7)
0568
voila
DSC_0002 (16)
My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
DSC_0024 (3)
DSC_0122 (9)
dsc_0128-3
20180219_143649_Film4_resized
DSC_0399
DSC_0586
1214
DSC_0030
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
DSC_0003 (8)
leather1
DSCN4033
0220-2
Blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Preindustrial Craftsmanship
    • Join 1,265 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Preindustrial Craftsmanship
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...