The 12 categories of works represented in this year's show embrace a striking variety of forms and functions. Wood crafts range from intricately designed reliquaries to ironwood and coconut shell ladles. Unusual materials such as coiled sea grasses and recycled copper wire are woven into baskets on display. Fiber wearables reflect a myriad of styles, among them the contour couture of topographical map dresses. Other categories at the Show are glass, jewelry, metal, paper, leather, furniture, clay, mixed media, and fiber-decorative works.
All work is for sale.
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