Arts and Crafts Movement in New Zealand, 1870-1940

This is a study of the Arts and Crafts movement in New Zealand and in particular of the role and contribution of women. The work uncovers a number of gifted artistic talents and a wide range of beautiful and unusual works mostly still in private hands. It explores drawing, textile design, bookbinding, metalwork, jewellery, wood carving and embroidery. attention to the influential figures and showing how the artistic talents of women were encouraged and developed.