Do non-Caucasian men do crafts?

Question

When I go to craft shows and meet other crafters, I see Caucasian men who do crafts. Crocheting, sewing, woodworking, etc. I even met one who collages things. They're not usually gay either. But, I never see Black or Latino or Chinese etc. men who do a craft. Are they in hiding? Plenty of artists, but no crafters or artisans.

Answer 1

when i was a practicing psychiatric nurse at a large teaching hospital i had a male, black orderly who used to crochet while at work. he was a big burley man with a lovely wife. he made many beautiful afghans. he really did fabulous work and said his father taught him.

Answer 2

Yes, non-Caucasian men DO crafts. Do you know who Rosie Grier is (former Football great)? He knits and crochets and at something like 6' 6" or 8" and weighing over 300 pounds...!

My crafts include calligraphy, painting, photography, woodwork, engraving, hand-coloring black & white photos that I've enlarged in a "wet" (or traditional) darkroom and also papier-maché mask-making (very realistically made and painted). ONLY my daughter takes after me in crafts, no other person in the next generation, unfortunately.

I'd love to get into silk-screening! I have so many ideas but... where can I get into silk-screening in NYC (or specifically, the Bronx, NY)?

I don't understand the remark, "They're not usually gay, either." Gays do everything that we straights do... it's not like we're invading their turf (Hey, no offense taken on my part but also no offense intended on my part, either... just wanted to clarify that point, OK?). Best wishes!

Answer 3

Absolutely. Check out Black Crafters Guild at http://craftsguild.net

Click on "Gallery to see the work of Chris Malone, a dollmaker and stiltwalker maker. In the artisan listings page (click on "artisans"), there are a few men listed.
http://craftsguild.net/artisan-profiles_all.html

Crafting doesn't make a man gay. And, being gay doesn't make a man creative or craftsy. There are plenty of very masculine, tough gay men out there who don't fit the stereotype at all. Personally, I don't care if a crafter is gay or hetero. Only his craft work matters to me. :)

As a matter of fact, traditionally Black men have been very craftsy people, using materials at hand to create useful items. This is a part of my heritage that I'm very proud of. My father was a tailor, my great uncle a shoemaker, and my grandfather a carpenter and cabinetmaker. I wish I had photos of what they made over the years. Wonderful work. And, they surely didn't hide that they were craftpersons. They had too much confidence to hide or be shy about their work.

Answer 4

sure there are - check HGTV - they did a special recently about crafters - one featured was a former very high-powered black attorney who does unbelievably gorgeous wood work. You didn't mention Native American men - know several who do wood work, craft beautiful saddles. Go to Genoa Nevada for the Candy Dance and you'll see all sorts of ethnic backgrounds among the male crafters.

Answer 5

I have seen some sweet stuff done by chinese and black men. And usually people that are from other countries do crafts that are totally different than the ones we would see in the U.S. done, so they probably wouldn't be seen at your usual craft fair.

Answer 6

Yes (I'm basically black), I do i all the time. I just don't show it off. I keep it at home, or show it to just my friends. I have asian friends who do these things also, but they don't compete either. Actually, I think a lot of what we do could probably win some competitions. But really? What is the point? I'm an engineer, this is just a side hobby, not the basis of my life.

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Answer 10

yes of course they do. many people including the men from other countrys do crafts . just think of the programs involving travel etc , we have all seen plenty of men doing these things for a living.

Answer 11

Yes, some are just not as open about it because of stereotyping. I wish I could see some of there crafts I bet they are awesome and inspiring.