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Graphic design
fromElite Traveler
3 days ago

How a London Atelier Is Reimagining the Globe for Modern Collectors

Bellerby & Co. revives traditional globemaking as a bespoke craft, combining cartography, painting, woodworking, and metalwork to create handmade globes that symbolize intellect and curiosity in an era rejecting disposable consumer culture.
Fashion & style
fromRemodelista
6 days ago

12 Pojagi-Style Patchwork Curtains in a Range of Styles and Prices

Pojagi, traditional Korean stitched textiles with irregular patchwork patterns, have evolved from historical household items into contemporary home décor, particularly as decorative window curtains and artistic pieces.
Cooking
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

7 Best Japanese Kitchen Gadgets & Tools So Clever They Make Every Meal Feel Like a Ceremony - Yanko Design

Japanese kitchenware prioritizes single-purpose precision and minimalist design over multifunctionality, with tools refined through centuries of regional manufacturing expertise that create superior cooking performance.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Experience: I'm the last traditional clog maker in England

A solitary English clog maker handcrafts wooden-and-leather clogs from self-collected sycamore, finding therapeutic purpose and a peaceful, enduring rural craft late in life.
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 months ago

MAX Zone Opens a Hub in Foshan With Future-Forward Spaces

Feng shui and traditional craftsmanship combine with contemporary office design to create warm, multifunctional smart-manufacturing environments in Foshan.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

This is the real Santa's workshop': a trip to Germany's toy village

Seiffen, a historic Ore Mountains village, produces traditional wooden Christmas toys amid festive displays, supported by nearby spruce forests and centuries-old craft traditions.
Photography
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 months ago

Threads of Tradition: Rediscovering Sile Cloth - KALTBLUT Magazine

Şile cloth's artisanal sea-washed production and coastal origins are reimagined through contemporary photography and film, connecting textile heritage with modern design sensibilities.
fromArchDaily
6 months ago

Hybrid Craft: 5 Pedestrian Bridges Reimagining Natural Materials across Asia

Transcending their role as mere infrastructure, bridges have long served as powerful architectural statements. This expressive potential is now being explored with renewed vigor across South-East Asia, where a growing number of architects are re-evaluating traditional materials. By championing wood and bamboo, these designers are creating distinctive structures that integrate local craftsmanship with contemporary needs, resulting in landmarks that are both functional and deeply rooted in their landscape.
Design
Arts
fromColossal
10 months ago

Unwind with the Ancient Japanese Art of Kumiko, a Wood Joinery Technique

Kumiko is an intricate Japanese wood joinery technique that dates back to the Asuka era, known for its nail-free construction and elaborate designs.
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