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Craftsmen making besom brooms and wooden rakes
Two craftsmen sit on narrow benches, making besom brooms and wooden rakes. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
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1980 Benches Besom Birch Block Brooms Caps Chopping Crafts Craftsmen Elder Greensmith Hammer Hammering Kitten Malcolm Narrow Pegging Rakes Splitting Stretching Stump Twigs Twine Vice Wire Workshop
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This evocative painting by Malcolm Greensmith captures the essence of traditional rural craftsmanship as two artisans diligently work on creating besom brooms and wooden rakes in their humble workshop. The scene is set in a narrow, dimly lit space, with the craftsmen seated on low benches, their tools and materials spread out before them. One craftsman, wearing a cap and wielding an axe, splits birch logs into thin, even strips, while the other, an elder craftsman with a hammer in hand, shapes and assembles the brooms and rakes. A kitten, curious and playful, peeks out from a corner, adding a touch of whimsy to the historical tableau. The air is thick with the scent of freshly cut wood and the sound of hammers striking metal vices. The craftsmen's faces are etched with the lines of experience, their hands calloused from years of labor. The tools of their trade are simple yet effective: axes, hammers, wire, blocks, and pegs. The broom-making process involves stretching the birch twigs and binding them with twine, while the rake-making process involves chopping and shaping the wood to the desired shape. The finished products, proudly displayed, are a testament to the skill and dedication of these craftsmen. This painting transports us back in time to an era when craftsmanship was a cherished tradition, and the simple pleasures of rural life were celebrated. The scene is reminiscent of a bygone era, yet the timeless beauty and functionality of these handmade tools continue to resonate with us today.
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