New Zealanders are a remarkably creative people, and crafts fulfill a deep-felt need to make something unique and special "with your own hands".
The resources at Auckland City Libraries cover the range of traditional and indigenous crafts, from the earliest forms, though to contemporary expressions. Our craft collections are one of the most highly used areas at the Library.
Useful shelf (Dewey) numbers
736.2 - Lapidary and gemstones
736.4 - Woodcarving
738 - Ceramics and pottery
738.5 - Mosaics (also at 717 Garden design)
739.27 - Jewelry and jewelry making
745.5 - Crafts in general, including gift making and seasonal crafts
745.6 - Calligraphy
745.7 - Decorative painting
745.92 - Flower arranging
746.1 - Weaving and taaniko
746.2 - Tatting
746.3 - Tapestry
746.4 - Basketry, flax craft and tapa
746.43 - Knitting and crochet
746.44 - Embroidery
746.46 - Quilting
746.6 - Fabric painting and batik
746.7 - Rug making
748.5 - Glass crafts
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