Culture + Craft
The History of Glassblowing
Glass blowing has been around for some time, invented by Syrian craftsmen more than 2,500 years ago. When purchasing quality glassware or art glass...
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Artisan Stories
Eureka Candles: Finding Your Passion
What happens if a young man wants to propose to his love in a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico? He must first ask her parents for her hand in marriage ...
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Artisan Stories
Hands That See: A Mexican Love Story
His workshop is Manos Que Ven (Hands That See). The artisan is Jose Garcia Antonio, a sculptor who lost his sight in the 1950s, due to glaucoma. An...
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Artisan Stories
Five Questions: Alexis Dodd of Steelwood Design
Whether it comes from the cabinet of a home that spent decades filled with love, or from a table gifted to a soldier and his wife as they began a n...
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From the Field
Notes from the Field: Mexico
To me, it is a land of endless opportunity and possibility. A chance to discover and work with artisans who take pride in their culture and heritag...
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Artisan Stories
African Baskets: Weaving Stories of Women
These women are incredible, and it is their drive and commitment that is the future of African baskets. They learn their craft by spending hours up...
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Culture + Craft
Belgian Linen: A Love Story
Looks good, lasts forever. Absorbent, soft, gets better with use. Small ecological footprint. And worth its weight in gold. Just ask the Egyptians.
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From the Field
Notes from the Field: Uganda
Red earth. Eucalyptus trees. Rain pounding on roofs. People waving as you pass. Boda Bodas honking. Brightly coloured dresses. Men sitting under sh...
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Culture + Craft
MOLCAJETE MAGIC: THE MEXICAN MORTAR AND PESTLE
Ultimately, it’s a mortar and pestle made from lava rock. But in reality – it is much more. This utensil has been used by pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican...
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From the Field
Notes from the Field: KenyaÂ
It was a time of great reflection and planning in 2020 when the world shut down. Before we knew it, it was the autumn of 2021. Time to get back int...
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Intentional Living
Why Small Batch Production is the Most Sustainable Approach
There are multiple benefits to small batch production, starting with what they aren’t. They are not mass-produced in some factory somewhere. And th...
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Artisan Stories
Five Questions: Ceramic Artist Bianca Pintan of Australia
Today we sit down with ceramic artist and sculptor Bianca Pintan for our series "Five Questions". Bianca draws inspiration from the imperfections i...
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