Our Goals
Why the Directory exists and what it does
How We Judge
How we select artists to be included
Our History
A look at Directories past
Directory Tags
Directory tags assure historical accuracy and quality
TOP ARTISTS
Current Directory
The artists selected for the 2016 Directory of Traditional American Crafts.
Crafts by Type
See who has been selected as best in America in making specific crafts.
Artists by Name
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About the Directory
The Directory of Traditional American Crafts is an honor bestowed on a handful
of artisans who work in traditional media, styles, and crafts. In addition the Directory is also a buying guide. It
presents to you a selection of the best historically informed handwork in
America today. The Directory will help you select the best furniture,
pottery, ironwork, decorative objects, and more for period-correct
decorating, collecting, or movie-making.
Jurying and Hallmarking
An artist who
has been selected for the Directory has had his or her work thoroughly evaluated by a panel of
experts. (Click here to
find out more about how we judge the Directory.) Because Directory artists so accurately replicate the styles and
techniques of historic work, they might be mistaken for antiques. To
assure this high-quality work is appreciated for the true quality of its
modern craftsmanship, the
Directory requires all work to be hallmarked. (Click here
to find out more about this policy.)
BACKGROUND
