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She was known for bespoke hats that attracted a celebrity following. Then she left Charleston for an island off South Carolina, where she began cultivating indigo.
Category: Handicrafts
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The Pratt Students Patching Pants in a Brooklyn Mending Circle
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A group of students at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn is meeting up to mend clothes that might otherwise be thrown out.
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If You Want ‘Project Hail Mary’ Merch, Grab Your Knitting Needles
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A cardigan worn by Ryan Gosling’s character in the hit science-fiction movie has become something of a breakout star — but you can’t just buy it.
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Mardi Gras Indians Keep a 150-Year Tradition Alive in New Orleans
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On Super Sunday, a 150-year-old tradition of painstaking craftsmanship is put on display in New Orleans’ streets with suits made of delicate beads and billowing ostrich feathers.
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In Japan, Making Wooden Kokeshi Dolls
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A Japanese artisan demonstrates the skill needed to produce kokeshi.
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Swaine London Embraces Handmade British Tradition
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From leather goods to umbrellas to hats, the London-based company looks to expand its offerings and locations.
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A Panorama of Reimagined Designs
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A look at design-world events, products and people.
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6 Design Products That May Be the Last of Their Kind
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Many artisanal practices are hanging by a thread, but there is still a chance to enjoy them.
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Ceramics, Once the Lifeblood of Mexican Artisans, Are Under Pressure
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In the state of Michoacán, industrial agriculture and organized crime threaten a cottage industry.