The New York Times – Travel:
Artists have always been drawn to the state’s rocky coast and fragrant pine forests. Now that same creative spirit is fueling changes in and around the city.
Category: Handicrafts
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The Make-Do Joys of Terrazzo
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Modern artisans are transforming the centuries-old cheap but elegant method of reusing offcuts.
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Fiber Art Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Long caught in the liminal space between craft and something more prestigious, works of thread and fabric are reaching newfound institutional recognition.
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The Threads of Identity in Palestinian Embroidery
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Traditional Palestinian embroidery is on UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Now there is a push to revive interest in the craft among younger generations.
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Precious Wire Jewelry To Be Shown at an Exhibition in London
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
More than 200 wire creations — some highly detailed, some belonging to royalty — will show in London for the 400th anniversary of a wire makers guild.
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Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour Fuels a Small-Business Boom
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When the performer asked fans to wear silver for Virgo season, shops on Etsy and elsewhere saw the collective spending power of the BeyHive.
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The Latest Fad in the Hamptons: Pottery Wheels
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Hamptonites can’t get enough of pottery wheels in their backyards. One ceramist is bringing the messy, yet soothing, hobby into the homes of the moneyed elite.
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Millennials Embrace Bicentennial Style
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For a growing number of designers, dealers and collectors in their thirties, American antiques are hot.
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A Local’s Guide to Majorca
The New York Times – Travel:
The Mediterranean island is more popular than ever among the art and design crowd. Here, four insiders offer advice on where to stay, eat and shop.