By Idries Trevathan

In this landmark study, Idries Trevathan explores the living traditions of Islamic arts and crafts, from glasswork and ceramics to calligraphy and architectural design. Based on Ithra’s groundbreaking exhibition featuring 140 works spanning 1,600 years, the book journeys from Rajasthan to Istanbul, Makkah to Cairo, to meet the artisans who keep these practices alive today. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, In Praise of the Artisan redefines the place of craftsmanship in the modern world.