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Teòfila Servin Barraga: Embroidery

Winter 2016

Can a Colonial Crafts Town Survive Modern Mexico?

In the 1500s, a Spanish bishop turned a collection of pueblos around the Mexican town of Patzcuaro into a center for craftsmanship. The people here are still making and marketing their wares in much the same way they did hundreds of years ago. Now they have to overcome tourists’ fears about drug traffickers, real or not.

BY Laura Fraser
An artisanal tour of Michoacan — with an interactive map of its 18 towns devoted to ancient crafts.
The traditional toys of Mexico: a visit to La Esquina, Mexico’s Popular Art Toy Museum.
For the Michoacán traveler, consider Casa de la Real Adana, the ultimate craft hotel.

  • Craftsmanship Org
    Owen Edwards wasn’t searching for the perfect #spoon when he found it. So perfect in fact, that he had to sneak it out of the restaurant in his pocket.
    Have you found your version of the perfect spoon?
    Read about...

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    The Japanese word “Ikigai” translates to “the meaning of life.” Many people struggle to know exactly what their purpose is, which is why it’s important to never stop exploring. #Ikigai #craftsmanship #goexplore
    https://t.co/URqICVVc0k

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    In Venice, Italy, a city built for endless walking, a determined young woman named Daniela Ghezzo has mastered the rare art of simultaneously beautifying and comforting the human foot.
    https://t.co/5ZaTXbxcmg #bespokeshoes #AtelierSegalin #italianshoes

  • Craftsmanship Org
    Every year people attend #Carnival in #Venice for the chance to wear (or at least see) fantastic masks and elaborate costumes. Look at some of the many outstanding masks in our article “The High Art of the Mask”. https://t.co/lpGB9dR5TH #craftsmanship

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    Rakau “Rocky” Boikanyo is a 16-year old who took his passion for #metalwork and combined it with #videogames to create outstanding metal sculptures. Read our story, “Young Champions of Craftsmanship,” to see where the future is headed. https://t.co/DYeNh5hPGr @TheCrucible

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    Let’s take a look at the #pen on your desk. For a tool that we use almost every day, most of us don’t think twice about it. That may change after you read our article, “The Perfect Pen”. Where we...

  • Craftsmanship Org
    If you’ve ever wondering why some #wine is more expensive than others, look no further than our story “Slow Wine”. Learn why one town in Italy’s secret to perfecting wine is patience. #slowwine #italywine #NYE @CantineBertani
    https://t.co/uTKL8FMcJr

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    There are reasons that the best #gelato tastes so creamy yet somehow still light—and indescribably perfect. Read our story, “The Secrets of an Italian Gelato Master” as we find out what makes the perfect artisan #gelatiere.
    https://t.co/hu3YQWxS8K

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    Ann Morhauser started @Annieglass_Inc with nothing but debt in a tiny #glassware studio. Now her work is in stores across the country—and in the #Smithsonian. How did she pull it off? Read "The Glass Builder" to find out Ann's secrets...

  • Craftsmanship Org
    Warm wishes this holiday season! Thank you for supporting our efforts to highlight craftsmanship’s contributions to innovation & sustainability. #HappyHolidays https://t.co/5rbESxEcIo

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    Today, most #denim, both here and abroad, is produced in extremely high-tech environments—at sprawling factories full of computer-controlled looms. If you want character in your jeans, you have to go old school. https://t.co/R8iNyB3t42 #vintagejeans

  • Craftsmanship Org
    Not only is #wool unusually cozy and durable, but the #sheep 🐑can help regenerate the world’s drying, fire-prone landscapes.
    The wool sock industry is thriving thanks to @smartwool and @DarnTough. And shoe companies, too, like @allbirds and @baabuk.
    https://t.co/LPVBKXRuUn

  • Craftsmanship Org
    These aren't your traditional #snowglobes ❄️🌨❄️
    #Juriperus embraces the power of #3Dprinting to capture these customized fairytale landscapes. When combined with her intricate woodworking and painting skills, the result is something truly magical. https://t.co/zYXB6C27KA https://t.co/UDzscU51Ir

  • Craftsmanship Org
    As the economy’s reliance on #innovation grows, the offering of toys for girls remains–well, somewhat less than innovative. A few smart women from @TinkeringStudio are solving this problem by reviving the principles of #tinkering, this time for girls.
    https://t.co/VZTtJDAOQP

  • Craftsmanship Org
    This year let's commit to buying fewer, but better quality #gifts.
    Read our annual #artisanal #giftguide for our favorite seasonal gifts 🎁🎁
    Featuring: @imbuevermouth, @TannerGoods, @gelatofiasco, @obenaufs, classes at @TheCrucible and more!
    https://t.co/UBjPQ2FBqE

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    If you’re tired of smelling like everyone else, you can finally say ‘No’ to the big #perfume houses.
    A growing number of #indieperfume artists are now bottling a world of intoxicating new scents that we never thought were possible.
    https://t.co/rxlvHGy5WQ

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    As today’s #motorcycles become increasingly high-tech, the simplicity of a #vintage bike becomes increasingly appealing. Read why people keep coming to #OHanlonMotorcycles in our latest story, "The Wizard of Old Wheels" by Owen Edwards. https://t.co/XJcPB6BXT0 @Honda

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    The recent closing of @GM plants in US and Canada has been a shock for the industry. Kristin Sharp and Molly Kinder explore how #technology and the workforce are changing in our article "The #Workforce Dilemma" https://t.co/8kcA53Wooy
    What do you...

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    Today's #political divide has stopped us from listening and talking to each other. #Linguistics expert @michaelerard searches for ways that Americans of different beliefs can start believing in each other with the help from the @VillageSquareFL https://t.co/1eCWlFKdxd

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    NEW @BTbaum explores the world of #indie #perfume shops who are bottling a world of scents left untapped by commercial #fragrance houses.
    https://t.co/rxlvHGy5WQ
    @ArtandOlfaction @AftelierPerfume @eaudeyosh @perfapprentice @bruno_fazzolari @ZPerfumes @Perfume_Society @AOAwards

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    With the recent #romainelettuce outbreak, we are reminded of our article "The Vegetable Detective" where @toddop explores the dangerous levels of
    #heavymetals in plants like #kale, that's even shown up in organic varieties. Read his article here: https://t.co/XjMF907ytV
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