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Update: Faythe Levine's Handmade Nation


Story by weirdwolf Published on October 29, 2008 in This Handmade Life

We at Etsy are very excited about Faythe Levine's forthcoming documentary, Handmade Nation; so excited, in fact, that we want to share the clips as they become available! (Such as the amazing stop motion opening sequence shown above.)

Not familiar with Handmade Nation? Here's the gist: director Faythe Levine crossed the country to interview hundreds of artisans and crafters to talk about why and what of making things means to them. The resulting film has produced excitement amongst crafters, as it's a handmade production of its own.

Living in Seattle during the punk DIY music scene in the early nineties, Faythe Levine was fully enthralled by the do-it-yourself ethos. Self-publish, produce, reuse, collaborate, indie labels, zines, communal living, art collectives: she's done it all. In 2003 she looked around and saw a powerful and inspiring movement happening within the craft scene. A "new wave" as she calls it, was emerging with energy and inspiration fueled by a desire to embolden communities of makers and reinvent traditional models of crafting.

Check out the trailer for the documentary below! Very inspiring...

For more posts on Faythe Levine and Handmade Nation, check out our previous coverage.

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Oct. 29, 2008 at 11:55 a.m.

spaceoddities

I'm so excited to see this! I have heard the book is also great and doing really well. Yay!

Oct. 29, 2008 at noon

sillylittlelady

They had an article about this in the newspaper here! I am so excited to see it finally!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 12:13 p.m.

boygirlparty

those opening credits were awesome! i think i know 99% of the people in this documentary, weird! it's going to be a repeat of many conversations i have had over the years, which is cool to see documented.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 12:21 p.m.

daniellexo

Such a great book! Can't WAIT to see the documentary!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 12:24 p.m.

KhaosCat

WOW! That was awesome. A movie made for me, Im not alone.
I want to see the whole thing! Thanks for showng us this clip! xoxox

Oct. 29, 2008 at 12:29 p.m.

dogties

Awesome!
Go Handmade Nation!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 12:42 p.m.

saraaires

Great! I'm saving this for when I can get home to watch very carefully... History is being written!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 12:43 p.m.

VernonAve

The book is inspiring. I think the film will be even better! thanks for your hardwork!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:25 p.m.

Studio618

Each time I watch the trailer, I get more excited about what I do. Can't wait to see the entire documentary.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:37 p.m.

LiamDesign

So when does the entire documentary come out??

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:48 p.m.

Schmutzerland

I am so so so so so VERY excited about this!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:58 p.m.

PhilipsCollection

Fresh with fabulous music, I loved the opening credits what fun.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:58 p.m.

hillarietasche

What was that stamp coil notebook thing she was using?

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:16 p.m.

EJPcreations

I'm so excited I cant wait!!!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:43 p.m.

pautluck

This is so cool!!! I'm a part-time film festival director so the idea of this film blends my two loves. I can't wait to see the film...I hope Tulsa's local independent film house will bring it. Much luck to Faythe!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:59 p.m.