I spent two years learning traditional bookbinding but nobody reads physical books anymore and I feel like I am preparing for a world that no longer exists.
More people experience this than they realize.
The craftsperson becomes an archaeologist of the future, preserving ways of making for a world not yet ready to value them again.
“Where Are You with Craft traditions across cultures — the shokunin?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.