In an age where most everything is mass-produced and technology has become the filter through which we experience much of life, there is a growing appreciation of the handmade. From scented soaps to designer jeans, leather wallets to jewelry, furniture to bicycles, we place more value in goods that were crafted by hand, feeling a human connection. Handmade Art explores the art and artists who exemplify the movement through the skill of their craftsmanship and their creative vision. Forty material experts working with embroidery and felt, paper cutting or folding, linocut stamps, clay and wood to revive old crafts or seek new ones, provide helpful tips and techniques as they share the inspirationfor their work.