Craftsmanship
12 articles

What is the Arts and Crafts Movement's influence on home design?
Despite its reputation as a nostalgic rejection of industrialization, the Arts and Crafts Movement actually advocated for using machines to relieve tedious tasks, not to replace human joy in labor.

India's ODOP Initiative: Global Market for Artisans
Exports from Uttar Pradesh have more than doubled, increasing from ₹86,000 crore in 2017-18 to ₹1.

Artisan communities adapt to challenges as global recognition grows
In Britain, the art of making scuttle baskets has not been practiced since about the 1950s, a quiet disappearance that echoes across many traditional crafts.

Holly Guertin weaves animal tales in felted wool art
From July 6 to October 10, Salisbury, North Carolina's Waterworks Visual Arts Center will host Holly Guertin's solo exhibition, 'Hand in Hand.

Vitrocsa headquarters showcases precision innovation and transparency
In Switzerland, Vitrocsa's newly completed headquarters isn't just an office; it's a living exhibition where the walls themselves disappear, showcasing the company's award-winning 'invisible' window s

Matteo Thun, Benedetto Fasciana Unveil Theo Folding Chair
Despite being designed for easy storage, each Theo folding chair requires a meticulous 14 working days to produce.

Ruth Borgenicht crafts ceramic chainmail sculptures with interlocking rings
In February 2027, artist Ruth Borgenicht will unveil ceramic chainmail sculptures at NL=US Art in Rotterdam that incorporate 3D printing, pushing the ancient craft into a new technological frontier, a

Exclusive 'Close to Heart' Chair Debuts at 3 Days of Design
Only 150 people in the world will ever own Muuto and Spacon's new 'Close to Heart' chair, making its debut at 3 Days of Design a rare glimpse into exclusive craftsmanship.

Shannon Taylor crafts miniature worlds inside vintage compacts
Within the palm-sized confines of a vintage cosmetic compact, artist Shannon Taylor crafts entire fantastical worlds.

Discover Unique Long Weekend Activities
In Eureka, California, the annual Kinetic Grand Championship challenges teams to race 50-mile, handmade, people-powered vehicles.

Handmade Goods Market Surges, Defying Digital-First Trends
The global handicraft market, valued at USD 1,218.

Brazilian artisan crafts replica World Cup trophies, selling over 3000
In a small Rio de Janeiro workshop, artisan Jarbas Meneghini has personally handcrafted over 3,000 plaster replicas of the World Cup trophy.