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How Lisa Laurén’s Artsy Childhood Inspires Her Sought-After Animal Heads

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025Valeriya Safronova and Sasha ArutyunovaComments Off on How Lisa Laurén’s Artsy Childhood Inspires Her Sought-After Animal Heads

A sought-after textile artist applies a can-do spirit from her artsy childhood in a Swedish commune to creating animal costume heads for performers. They cost from $2,500 to $3,500.

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The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India

June 30, 2025July 1, 2025Anupreeta DasComments Off on The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India

An uproar over a shoe that resembles leather footwear worn by many Indians shows a growing sense that the country should be recognized for its products that collect fame internationally.

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4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024Rachel HerringComments Off on 4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan

Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.

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Nancy Martiny’s Saddles Have a Six-Year Wait Time

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024Susan Shain and Sasha ArutyunovaComments Off on Nancy Martiny’s Saddles Have a Six-Year Wait Time

Nancy Martiny’s ornate pieces, which sell for $5,000 and up, are meant to be ridden by working cowboys and cowgirls like herself.

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Was the Stone Age Really the Wood Age?

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024Franz LidzComments Off on Was the Stone Age Really the Wood Age?

Neanderthals were even better craftsmen than thought, a new analysis of 300,000-year-old wooden tools has revealed.

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How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024Valeriya Safronova and Sasha ArutyunovaComments Off on How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy

As a teenager in South Korea, Ayoung An decided to become a violin maker. Her journey eventually took her to Cremona, Italy, a famed hub for masters like Antonio Stradivari.

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In Shetland, the Hottest Event of the Year Stars Sheep and Knitters

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023Megan Specia and Andrew TestaComments Off on In Shetland, the Hottest Event of the Year Stars Sheep and Knitters

The festival of the intricately crafted textiles of the Shetland Islands, a remote archipelago off Scotland’s coast, draws hundreds of knitters from around the world for all things wool.

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The Threads of Identity in Palestinian Embroidery

September 9, 2023Raja AbdulrahimComments Off on The Threads of Identity in Palestinian Embroidery

Traditional Palestinian embroidery is on UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Now there is a push to revive interest in the craft among younger generations.

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In China, Artists Create Miniature Homes From Memories

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023Vivian Wang and Qilai ShenComments Off on In China, Artists Create Miniature Homes From Memories

China’s rapid economic growth has meant the demolition of countless rural homes, and a burgeoning nostalgia. That’s where the miniaturists come in.

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How Sabyasachi Made the Sari Haute

June 22, 2022Francesca MariComments Off on How Sabyasachi Made the Sari Haute

As his country’s most famous designer, Sabyasachi has persuaded Indians to see the luxury in their fashion heritage. Can he persuade Americans too?

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