A Dutch archaeologist finds artisans and thought leaders who are redefining craft, skill and, ultimately, the real meaning of a knowledge economy.
The Future Is Handmade
- Put a little #rootsmusic in your Sunday courtesy star artisan @snowdenguitars aka “The Cigar Box Guitar Maker.” Since we last caught up, Mike has released an album, started a new band, and is building a new line of solid-body guitars:...
Craftsmanship Org - Who is India's "Rug Saint"? The man behind Jaipur Rugs built a runaway success by empowering weavers and creating a sustainable apprenticeship program for some of India's poorest artisans. #fairtrade #sustainabletextiles #howitsmadematters
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https://t.co/lot7Y5tkEt https://t.co/H8d51B3sWQ - "Slow & Gentle" arts #festival this week in Santarcangelo di Romagna, #Italy, home to the antique #rust-printing workshop @StamperiaMarchi and the subject of our new short film: their 17th-century mangle. #handmade #independentfilm #tradition #documentary https://t.co/SLV0g4I1pd
Craftsmanship Org - In tiny Sant'Arcangelo di Romagna, Italy, a piece of living history dating to the 1600s is still used in the unique art of handmade, rust-printed textiles. We are proud to present a new mini-documentary featuring @StamperiaMarchi — free to view...
Craftsmanship Org - Take a quick virtual trip with us to Valenza, Italy, and peek behind the scenes at @gelatosoban in our latest #podcast, "The Secrets of an Italian Gelato Master," written by @erlazwingle, with original music by @snowdenguitars. Free to download! https://t.co/FNuPNWYLfq...
Craftsmanship Org - Indulge in our latest audio story “The Secrets of an Italian Gelato Master” written by #ErlaZwingle + narrated by #AvanthikaSrinivasan @ACTSanFrancisco on master #gelatiere @andreasoban and the hard work he puts in to perfect the art of #gelato. #podcast
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https://t.co/KSZGFFbGas - Read about #Fashion house @Fendi providing opportunity for #Italian youth to become traditional artisans-@nytimes story below.
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And stay tuned THIS FRIDAY for @CraftmanshipOrg audio story on a cool Italian treat that’s perfect for summer.
https://t.co/mfjBIwCKzT - Meet master fileteador @Fileteado Alfredo Genovese committed to preserving Argentine #folkart-Fileteado Porteño. More on the artist + this #artform in @gabyhstern’s thoughtful piece, Fileteado Porteño: Preserving the iconic street art of #BuenosAires
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https://t.co/olGj0k2Pwu https://t.co/Oe4NQnygW9 - This #sustainable designer out of #Argentina uses yerba mate to create innovative #fashion garments. Check out his work below.
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And stay tuned this FRIDAY when we’ll share a story on an Argentine art form as quintessential to Buenos Aires as... - Summer issue-Artisans of the World-is here! First up we proudly share Argentina’s Textile Crusader by @aldenwicker on #AdrianaMarina an Argentine artisan on a mission to shine a light on the #guanaco + its fine fleece-Enjoy!
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https://t.co/VJVhK1XgRA 📷Payùn Matrù + Marina... - Check out @furnituresociety conference GROUNDWORK: the Inspiration, Intersections + Experimentation of Furniture Practice on June 19-June 22 in Milwaukee, WI. with workshops PLUS screening of #MikelKuijpers film The Future is Handmade! Register today!
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https://t.co/7TBXGkJpzH https://t.co/HwXNRL3SE7 - If you haven't already read our story on #TrevorMarchand @SOAS + watched his film, you are missing out. Marchand who has dedicated his life to studying #artisans around the world directed a short about #woodworkers at @BuildingCraftsCollege. Check it out!
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... - WATCH The Intelligent Hand, directed by #TrevorMarchand, prof of anthropology at @SOAS, + presented by @CraftmanshipOrg, on the importance of the brain-hand connection + make sure to read #ToddOppenheimer's insightful back story on Marchand + his film https://t.co/wj1FWn1qgG⠀ https://t.co/5MtKBVEASx
Craftsmanship Org - On #WorldEnvironmentDay dive into @writingkraft's informative piece on #sustainablefarming. #JessicaCarewKraft author of The Many Stripes of Sustainable Agriculture discusses agricultural alternatives + how things might be better by going back to basics https://t.co/FpTvbX18a8⠀ https://t.co/H7CgxRh5cF
Craftsmanship Org - Crafting #comedy is no easy feat. In The Art of the Joke by @tyrohelmer a handful of comics share their journey on what it takes to stand out in a sea of #standup. Enjoy our latest audio story on the...
Craftsmanship Org - Interesting read on “the ancient technology known as knitting.” Check it out!
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‘Knitting Is Coding’ and Yarn Is Programmable in This Physics Lab https://t.co/ne3u4pTErh - Everyone likes a good #joke. But there are few who could tell one. Take a listen to our latest #audiostory The Art of the Joke by @tyrohelmer + learn how a great comedian can keep 'em laughing until it hurts.
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... - Read about the #Sustainability Award at the @CraftShowSWC below.
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And if #fashion interests you, dive into @AldenWicker's eye opening story "Eco-fashion’s Animal Rights Delusion" from @craftsmanshiporg on #ecofashion + PETA. https://t.co/N45LrFCgNe…/⠀
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