The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A YouTube rabbit hole led Blanka Amezkua to a small Mexican town and the centuries-old craft of papel picado — chiseling intricate patterns into colorful paper flags.
Category: artofcraft
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How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy
The New York Times – Travel:
As a teenager, 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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Sculpture Doesn’t Get Much Smaller Than This
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Lyndon J. Barrois Sr., whose day job is high-tech animation, uses gum wrappers to create detailed portraits of historical figures and athletes in flight.
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A Cake Maker’s Unusual Approach Emphasizes the Passage of Time
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Jasmine Rae de Lung’s striking creations are as much about process as they are the final product.