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: Pub

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

Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
DSC_0075_2
Bags_4
0582
dsc_0127-5
Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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.
20150204_105116
DSC_0002 (16)
My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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.
bodger09
DSCN4033
dsc_0130-1
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
DSC_0037
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
DSC_0026 (2)
laptopcase1
sandalcommis
DSC_0258 (1)
20180219_143649_Film4_resized
My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
0003
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_0127 (9)
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_0116 (7)
DSC_0120 (9)
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
DSC_0117 (8)
DSC_0309_2
DSC_0122 (11)
DSC_0004
DSC_0012 (5)
0220-2
moreleather7
dsc_0901
DSC_0249 (5)
DSC_0256 (2)
bowyertools
horses02
Quiver
Version 2 (11)
Bark - 2
DSC_0178
DSC_0626
DSC_0126 (10)
horses01
DSC_0115 (1)
DSC_0247
Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
dsc_0128-3
awlinhand
DSC_0578
DSC_0471 (1)
0830
DSC_0245
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_0239 (1)
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
DSCN1705
0004
Hickory02
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_0127 (10)
0002
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Wnter Count 2010 - 36
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.
0568
leather3
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)
DSC_0131 (4)
Wnter Count 2010 - 34
moreleather8
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
DSC_0122 (9)
DSC_0117 (14)
DSC_0024 (3)
DSC_0248
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
DSCN1702
lid80
Bags_6
DSC_0125 (7)
candles01
DSC_0005
DSCN1704
DSC_0256 (1)
0006
moreleather6
DSC_0119 (7)
leather1
DSC_0257 (1)
DSC_0128 (9)
DSC_0578
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.
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_0124 (8)
DSC_0118 (17)
Handmade Shoes
DSC_0249 (1)
bois darc 071
dsc_0068
dsc_0129-4
dsc_0004-6
DSC_0398
20180219_143544_Film4_resized
DSC_0121 (10)
The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
DSC_0030
DSC_0258
voila
1214
DSC_0586
DSC_0121 (2)
CoverWintercountV
DSC_0390
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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_0001 (9)
0001
DSC_0399
DSCN1703
DSC_0001
0656
Hickory07
ShoesHD
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
0570
ghillie
dsc_0117-3
DSC_0139 (1)
20170906_101747
0582
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
DSCN2530
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
20210722_154658 (1)
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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...