Hands - Traditional Irish Crafts

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@maureencastillo6278 2 жыл бұрын

It was so important to my grandmother that raised me in her old age, to buy me a Beleek tea set for a wedding gift when I was just a child as a future wedding gift from her home. I treasure it.

@flowerchild777 2 жыл бұрын

Truly special😏

@suzannemcmaken4648 Жыл бұрын

💝💝💝

@dianagrove5355 2 жыл бұрын

I came upon this by chance. What amazing skill and such a relaxing film to watch with a gentle commentary and some beautiful, evocative music. An absolute joy.

@noradoherty11 Жыл бұрын

Hi Diana I have no words right now to explain how this happened. Some one took their ideas off the ball is I can think of

@holland9199 Жыл бұрын

I know write ☺️me too 😁

@margaretmoore7034 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I call a proper TV show.. thank you for putting the time in to share it. I think its a real shame, infact a crime that traditional ways of life and culture are being lost for ever due to modern fast paced trends, fashions and waste based consumerism that we live under today. All the years of learning and passing down the skillful handy work.. just flushed down the drain and forgotten. If there was ever a Nuclear war or a similar catastrophe, all the skills that are shown in this Hands TV series would be a godsend to survivors.. But not many folk wold be able to adapt to the traditional skills which might cause blisters and backace.. So until that time comes, we will carry on allowing machines robots and artificial intelligence do all the work to make our lives easier.. and lead us into a future which is less wholesome, happy and without a sense of pride and acheivement that these folk must have felt while they lived their simple lives.

@johnj.anthonymcquade6876 3 жыл бұрын

margaret you are right if you showed a person today how to do this they'd be alot better off that somebody who needs a robot to do their work for them. just laziness tbh from people these people knew hard work and hard play not some crappy expletive ridden drug referencing rap song and drinking to you pass out and taking drugs too but listening to traditional irish music and having several drinks only before you headed home to the kids and got to bed early and i'm only 30 and thats the sort of ireland i strive for and wish for old ireland

@margaretmoore7034 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnj.anthonymcquade6876 Well said John.. Its good to know that the younger generation are not all sheep who follow the immoral ways of the modern world. The world has gone bad, drugs violence, pedophiles, terrorism, corrupt politicians etc.. all make the world an unruly place to live.. and to top it off, the way folk have turned idle due to technology has just made us seem redundant and useless now..

@conspiracyscholor7866 2 жыл бұрын

Today's world is unnatural. Just as all our structures will be beaten away by the ages, so too will our unnatural modern way of living. Man is man, and there is nothing in the world that can change that. Things will return to the way they were 1000 years ago.

@deekang6244 2 жыл бұрын

That is completely untrue. You clearly have not taken the time to meet people

@margaretmoore7034 2 жыл бұрын

@@deekang6244 Yes.. I must apologise for this terrible mistake. You obviously know the world is crime free, everyone has plenty of jobs, there is no such thing as a Heroin addict and knife crime is just a total lie made up by bored Newspaper editors.. Oh and Social services is just a group of people who turn a blind eye to child rape and neglect.. but no of course things like that don't go on in the world.. silly me, I must get out more because I am missing out on this perfect peaceful world.

@theeggtimertictic1136 3 жыл бұрын

I love the long silences where they just show actions ... Nowadays the seem to feel the need to talk incessantly through programmes.

@darrenwall5439 2 жыл бұрын

And music in the "backround" too 💚

@sailormoon2937 2 жыл бұрын

Ya, I can't wait to wake up to it, in like 5 months, and I'll find this comment 2:22:22 good place to leave off

@sailormoon2937 2 жыл бұрын

@@darrenwall5439 nothing to do with knitting or crochet

@E-Kat 2 жыл бұрын

And blast loud music whilst they talk, driving us totally crazy!! I choose a lovely video about crafts or arts and then I think I got the wrong video as this horrid music starts playing and it won't go away! I do appreciate here when this chap with a pleasant voice tells us what we need to know. I know there's some music but at least it's appropriate and it's not drowning this man's voice. I so wish there was a button in the settings I could just click and eliminate all music in the videos I'm watching. ( I'd keep the beautiful music here, though ) I'm so glad this is so beautifully made! Such a priceless program.

@sailormoon2937 2 жыл бұрын

@@E-Kat I like crochet

@clc3897 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats an old craftsman wearing a tie and his best wristwatch while in the wood shop carving wood.

@sdghtjsdcgs 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah modern health and safety would have a brain aneurysm watching this. Can't blame them though, I've seen a person pulled through a 6 inch gap by a drill....

@E-Kat 2 жыл бұрын

They did that for the filming, as it was such a big thing those days and people were brought up to dress up as a way of showing respect. On the normal day they'd protect their home clothing as much as possible, long aprons and sleeve protectors were worn to cover even old pair of trousers and a worn out wooly . ☺️

@alwaysbrokendown 2 жыл бұрын

This is how I remembered it when I was younger

@roseoreillysievers6057 2 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed that these guys don't drop the product when walking up the stairs. I have a few pieces of beleek pottery. It's beautiful

@SyrinxofOz 2 жыл бұрын

I am certain that those ware boards do go down!

@cjyt6491 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched these dozens of times, I find then inspired and keep me somewhat humble

@margaretpartington1071 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way he treasurers his grandfathers ways. Sense of traditionalisum lost on many today and the baskets are delicate and so stylish

@lucasvieira3660 2 жыл бұрын

That silver kettle was on another level of mastery.

@renaudpont8180 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, Hands.... am i dreaming? Seem to remember this program quite a few decades ago. Loved it then and hoped to see it again. Great it's back!!! Thanks

@diane9247 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, how I wish my mother was still alive to see this charming film!

@Skarfp Жыл бұрын

It's crucial that our old arts and crafts are passed on and preserved.

@dannyatherton8892 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from an antrim couple now living here in france, my late mother in law passed away a few years ago "but one day while staying at her house in muckamore she gave us a few pieces of your very fine wares" We have them here in our old kitchen dresser, what fine art crafts these are and having found this program on the internet we now know she had very good taste, thank you for the program its made our day.

@johnj.anthonymcquade6876 3 жыл бұрын

danny your welcome back to ireland anytime chara we need our people back to make ireland a united working 32 county republic my friend not a political statement i'm making to cause devision it would be a perfect place to have all our people living here and working here in good old ireland type jobs like these i know people from greystone in antrim next to muckamore i think it is anyway my dreams to move from belfast to a small village in the north west in donegal and have the money to buy a small bungalow with land and a workshed next to it and money enough still to fund someone or afew ppl to teach me metal work from years meet a girl get married and have a family of my own with afew pints at the weekend i'd gladly die a happy man if i could do that for the rest of my life in a united ireland outside the eu

@godschildyes 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVED this presentation! Literally brought tears to my eyes seeing all these artisans in action! I know this was made at least 3 decades ago, but May God Bless Them All! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm going to subscribe and watch your other videos!

@terricovill8487 2 жыл бұрын

This brought tears to my eyes! What absolute artistry and passion!

@rev.buttons2482 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn´t be great if all goods were made by hands? It would sort the problem of over-production and waste too.

@evergreentreekennel3681 2 жыл бұрын

What a beauty, art and work! Great job. The silence and sounds of people making this art is incredible

@corettaha7855 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone who revived this style of programming could reap a fortune. It’s the perfect antidote to covid and division. The world would be a better place if we all worked at looms, where there’s too much noise for talking and you just have to settle for step dancing instead.

@anapantelic782 3 жыл бұрын

Handweaving is not as noisy, close to silent, but when weaving a complex pattern unless using a dobby loom, one is counting the whole while. Very satisfying and rewarding.

@holland9199 Жыл бұрын

Incredible and so Beautiful, crafted 😍

@SherryRector Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful atmosphere as all truly love their craft and take great pride in the work.

@cherieplumlee9748 Жыл бұрын

I used to be a buyer for a department store in the 70's and one of my favorite things to buy for my department was Belleek. Absolutely beautiful to see and touch.

@52daa 2 жыл бұрын

Marvelous workmanship, real artists Thank you so ,Much for uploading this great program with the wonderful narrative!

@ChristopherYTDontchangemyname 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this - it's wonderfully made and stands the changing times

@SyrinxofOz 2 жыл бұрын

As a potter myself, I know what skill goes into that basket. It is amazing!

@sharonc9552 Жыл бұрын

Never tire from watching these....thank you.....

@rcs3030 2 жыл бұрын

These artisans are humanities true treasures. T hank you for the fine video.

@veliatorrez6523 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Loved all history. Thank you.

@kennedy67951 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Documentary. The Craftsmanship is in Very Fine Form. Thank you for Your Time in the Production and Highly Crafted Video.

@tomasparriles6440 Жыл бұрын

Seeing these men work makes me realize my own uselessness...it's art, it's skill, it's discipline, it's perseverance, it's dedication...it's truly amazing....

@karenknicely1788 2 жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite type of pottery!! So intricate, and beautiful.

@stephenrice4554 Жыл бұрын

A marvellous, education, this is a grand collection .

@E-Kat 2 жыл бұрын

I don't want this to end...

@louisemaggs4589 2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean…it’s mesmerising !

@sheilasullivan1950 2 жыл бұрын

Ah. Donkeys years since I've seen their pottery. I used buy it for wedding gifts for friends and coworkers.

@helenarmour9924 2 жыл бұрын

I just was amazed of the wonderful workmanship that it takes to get one of these beautiful items done. I've done some greenware,so I really appreciate the talent that goes into this. Thanks for sharing.

@christineblaszczyk1602 2 жыл бұрын

those baskets are so beautiful.

@Benjaminwolf 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video!

@cajsheen2594 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable! Thankyou! XXX

@rosalieroach4191 2 жыл бұрын

I have a beautiful collection of Belleck and I very much enjoyed your video. I’m going to watch it again.

@cefcat5733 2 жыл бұрын

They make beautiful creations. This is very inspiring if you have ever done this type of work on your own.

@normafollet7156 2 жыл бұрын

Why do we not get the lovely irish pottery in Australia? I never knew how artistic the irish can make in china wear. Why are they not up there with the chinease and the english china craft???

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@ramloganfracic5761 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this wonderful interesting video. Great and talented. May God continue to bless you and your channel.

@flowerchild777 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow😏 So impressive

@jwon5614 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad things aren’t done this way anymore!! The quality of a handmade piece is stunning🤗💕😊

@andynolan-5497 4 жыл бұрын

Great upload thanks very much

@SherryRector Жыл бұрын

Truly enjoyed the silversmith. Exquisite tea pot.

@melindaward3117 3 жыл бұрын

How beautiful. I would love to have one. My dream. 💚💚💚💚

@1Tonari 2 жыл бұрын

Beautimous

@annashepard6337 2 жыл бұрын

Just lovely.

@Norfolk250 3 жыл бұрын

A good watch over these last two weeks!

@cece3194 2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful! My cousin gave me a little Belleek dog when I came to visit her in the 80's. My mom had a beautiful little basket that she'd given her mother many decades before. It's now mine. So beautiful!

@fryavanbosh3563 Жыл бұрын

Geweldige documentaire ! Groetjes uit Holland ❤️👍

@shereechampoux5424 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful workmen ship!

@DL-by8el 2 жыл бұрын

I love the round window.

@davidnyc487 Жыл бұрын

Wow that tea kettle was absolutely beautiful 😍

@pamelamagdanz7132 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful beautiful poetry and the Balik is poetry itself. Exquisite!🌹🌹🌹

@kinetsievarvenfloot1237 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, I remember _Hands_ on RTÉ. Brings back some nice memories. Sadly the companion series _Feet_ wasn't nearly as successful.

@blessedamerican3541 2 жыл бұрын

This is fascinating.

@rosiebeardshaw658 Жыл бұрын

I loved this, thank you!

@ginytucker3160 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video! We appreciate this so much.. ♥♥♥

@grammybear4226 2 жыл бұрын

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀

@johnbramley5684 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great production - in every way.😊 Mrs.🐝 Australia

@gentlemanzackp6591 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS

@christineblaszczyk1602 2 жыл бұрын

These are beautiful. Hard to find the old stuff in the US.

@5teffi3 Жыл бұрын

what a total gem, thank you

@marymary5494 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you. 👌💕

@odaybiiqay12 3 жыл бұрын

hello my friend from Kirk what a Wonderfull lost craft . this good antidote for covid 19 lock down

@TerryTerryTerry 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating

@kevinmcnally273 2 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU 🍀

@silversolver7809 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, hugely appreciated!

@jacqueline4905 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Modern stuff doesn't hold a light

@duartmclean5728 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you !

@mikekavanagh8952 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Presentation,

@dirtymikentheboys5817 7 күн бұрын

Bring God back to the spring and bogs oh lord.😊

@finnaeusmaximus639 2 жыл бұрын

What has happed to us…..

@elickes 2 жыл бұрын

Why haven't I found this before now?

@131dyana 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness Some of us still do these crafts.

@Monk-eee 2 жыл бұрын

what is it you do?

@Anthrax6989 Ай бұрын

Wow amazing art

@yaelkamah9785 2 жыл бұрын

"Oh those poor two weaving brothers having no one to continue their legacy!" Today no one would give such commentery. And the scene with their neighbour's boys. It was as if the director has set on a quest of finding them wives...

@sweetpea2839 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@helenholmes7660 3 жыл бұрын

So much enjoyed. Wonderful.

@woodendoors9532 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@clockworkbanana4572 Жыл бұрын

Thank God there are no adverts on this, the contrast would just be too harrowing!

@olgabeatrizbustamante2809 3 жыл бұрын

¡ QUE BELLEZA!

@susansailors1716 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Many years ago there was a series on pbs that was similar to this called Hand and Eye.

@GigiBellia 2 жыл бұрын

was so nice of Johnny Depp to narrate. What a reconnaissance man.

@lorenstribling6096 2 жыл бұрын

LOL This was filmed in the 1970's and narrated by Benedict Kiely. Also it is renaissance.

@GigiBellia 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorenstribling6096 It's called humor, there's not an executive order against it yet in the US.

@GigiBellia 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorenstribling6096 awful uptight aren't ye? Guess all the zen playlists are not helping.

@janeday9148 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful film

@kennymosireland7069 4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they show this program through the lock down

@shaneshane5294 3 жыл бұрын

They should of repeated glenroe

@user-pz4xm3qg2q Жыл бұрын

They would probley see it as to Irish.

@kathleendunworth9875 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fergus Cleary, my friend from Belleek, hope to see you next summer!

@mironricardo 2 жыл бұрын

That song from the beginning, I heard it from the video game Dragon Age: Inquisition. I believe it was called "Once We Were."

@blahblahblahblah2837 Жыл бұрын

Well spotted! It's an old Irish tune called The South Wind, which it looks like someone put lyrics to and called Once We Were

@jennyvanniekerk9600 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous

@suzukisylv 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what the name of the series was, I think it was shown in the 70's where Craft men worked silently throughout the series. No music, no talking, just the sound of men using their tools

@margaretmoore7034 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if you can buy this on DVD ? My dad would love watching this and so would most OAPs I think. Jack Hargreaves used to do a similar show but English in the 70s and 80s.. I think this show is more educational and very well made too.

@Paul-lf1bq 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, they are available at hands.ie €150 for 37 films on 14 DVDs

@margaretmoore7034 3 жыл бұрын

@@Paul-lf1bq cheers Paul.. I might have to save my pennies for them, i wish they had been a bit cheaper though, but thank you for the info 🙂

@midnaurthqua6773 2 жыл бұрын

Real life❤

@louisebb4183 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I have my mothers crockery that have been discarded and old fashioned.

@taiikomochiyuurichin1459 2 жыл бұрын

For a minute I thought from the salt dish the olive oil was kept that it looked like a set i had but either I did not look in the right place or I was mistaken. It has the shape of swains?