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Traditional Swedish Woodworking (1923)

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Traditional Swedish WoodworkingThis black and white footage from 1923 may have no sound, but it’s still a fascinating document of how these craftsmen in Sweden used their hand operated tools to make clogs, spoons, and chairs with wood.

traditional swedish woodworking - clogs
traditional swedish woodworking - spoon
traditional swedish woodworking - chair

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