Sailor's Valentines

Sailor's valentines almost died out with the whaling industry in the 1880s, however 20 years ago, gallery-owner Carolyn Walsh helped spearhead a resurgence in the nearly-forgotten craft. (sailor's valentine pictured above by artist Richard Lee)  WINDOWS MEDIA VIDEO Manasmontri shows how he creates his sailor's valentines.

A product of Nantucket's maritime heritage, sailor's valentines originated during the whaling era as a romantic token from the sea that homesick sailors fashioned for their loved ones back home. Antique valentines are a sought-after collectible while a growing number of artists continue the tradition, each adding a new dimension by virtue of their own particular styles. Chin Manasmontri is a native of Thailand and has elevated this traditional folk craft to a new level of artistic excellence. His carefully orchestrated geometric patterns provide the background for elaborately textural arrangements of tiny shells and flowers.

Resources
art
Richard Lee
17811 Hollybrook Way
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone: 561-988-9105
E-mail: rlee722983@aol.com
Guests
Carolyn Walsh
Gallery Director, Sailor's Valentine Gallery
O Box 1432, 8 Howard Ct.
Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 508-228-2011
Fax: 508-228-0971
Website: www.sailorsvalentinegallery.com

Chin Manasmontri
Artist, Sailor's Valentine Gallery
O Box 1432, 8 Howard Ct.
Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 508-228-2011
Fax: 508-228-0971
Website: www.sailorsvalentinegallery.com
Also in this Episode

Country Style : Episode COS-411
•	A Cook's Kitchen
•	Shelving Unit Display
•	Swedish Country
•	Hotel Silver
•	Sailor's Valentines
•	Decorative Labeling