Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive | 
pickStein traveled around the world to document the last keepers of traditional crafts and knowledge. From the last 19 people who know how to make sacred mirrors in India, to the 3 women who make the most intricate pasta ever in Sardinia, to the handful of people who keep their bees informed of family events. Sadly, the craft may be lost in the next generations but the fact they existed will be saved.
An absolutely incredible book! I learned so much.
16 books in May. Tagged was my favorite
pickStein has traveled to collect these charming stories of by-gone professions that survive to this day, often families continue on the traditions: African ancient instrument caretaker, Japanese soy sauce brewing (sounds wayyy tastier than the modern stuff we can buy at the grocery store), Indian mirror making, German Bridegroom‘s Oak postman (write letters to it to find your partner, they actually get delivered!), and more. I was charmed.
pickA charming survey of some whimsical and nearly forgotten traditions.
pickAn absolutely delightful exploration of 10 endangered practices around the world, and the people working to keep the traditions alive.
This was marvelous! From a lace like pasta in Italy to a tree full of lovelorn letters in Germany, this was a wonderful read. I loved the focus on the people who are working to pass on these traditions, & and the variety of what humans want to protect. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Yay! I‘m excited about this. I‘m looking forward to learning about cultural traditions from around the world. I don‘t know anything about this. I think it‘s really interesting.
