Bobbin Talk : The Last Clogmaker in England

11/20/2012

The Last Clogmaker in England

Researching videos for a new Accessory Design class I am writing I came across this video. It gave me so much satisfaction to watch something made by hands. There is something magical about carving the wood and stretching the leather and making an object you can wear. I have so much respect for anybody who spends 30 years to get something right!

The Last Clog Maker in England from Artisan Media on Vimeo.

Nov 20, 2012 12:53:13 PM | Accessories, Video

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