Анотация: The Korea Foundation published Masters of Traditional Korean Handicrafts in an effort to introduce the richness of Koreas handicraft culture, as well as the elegant works of distinguished artisans, to English readers. With an exquisite example of Korean embroidery on the cover, the book presents a selection of articles from the Artisan section of Koreana, a quarterly journal published by the Korea Foundation that features diverse aspects of Koreas culture and arts for readers abroad. By providing insightful details about Koreas masters of traditional handicrafts, the book offers a personal glimpse of prominent Korean artisans who have been at the forefront of efforts to preserve the essence of Koreas traditional culture and arts, through a lifelong dedication to their particular area of handicrafts. (Korea Foundation)