Craftsmanship

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Threads of tradition: a genuine Italian fashion heritage tour

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Italy’s fashion scene is internationally renowned for its elegance and timeless sophistication. While Milan and Rome often take centre stage, there are lesser-known corners of the country where unique craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the industry.

20/12/2024

Experiences

Europe's 8 best Christmas markets where you can beat the crowds

These markets spotlight artisans, from candlemakers in Helsinki to jewellery designers in Košice.

02/12/2024

Art

Ancient furnaces and exhibitions: The best of Venice Glass Week

To celebrate its history of glassmaking, Venice and the nearby island of Murano are dedicating a week of events, exhibitions and workshops to the craft.

19/09/2024

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Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through handcrafted art

Japanese women are keeping the ancient art of temari alive, dedicating weeks or months to crafting intricately designed decorative balls.

17/09/2024

Scenes

Watch: The artisan preserving a 400-year-old tradition in India

In partnership with Media City

Tsewang Tamchos is a metal craftsman keeping his ancestors' age-old practice alive.

09/09/2024

Destinations

What to discover in 6 of the most beautiful villages in Italy

Visitors can use the official list of Italy's most beautiful villages to create an itinerary away from the crowds - a type of slow travel which also supports struggling rural communities.

20/08/2024

Lifestyle

Thousands of My Little Ponies go on display at London exhibition

4,000 My Little Ponies, a giant Transformer, miniature nail art sculptures and more make up a London exhibition dedicated to UK hobbies.

19/07/2024

Art

London Craft Week celebrates its 10-year anniversary in style

London Craft Week kicked off this week bringing together over 1000 established and emerging makers and galleries. The festival runs until 19 May 2024.

16/05/2024

Art

London Craft Week 2024: What not to miss

London Craft Week is back, with an abundance of creative events taking place across the city for its tenth anniversary.

12/05/2024

Art

Traditional puppet making techniques kept alive at Armenian theatre

In the heart of Gyumri, Armenia, the Stepan Alikhanyan Puppet Theatre stands as a guardian of tradition and creativity. At its core lies the skilled hands of 66-year-old Ashot Edigaryan, a master puppet maker devoted to keeping the art alive.

03/04/2024

Creators

Meet the artisan jeweller whose ethical designs are inspired by nature

Clio Saskia uses recycled 18 karat gold for her collection work, as well as ethically sourced, traceable sapphires and other gemstones she mined herself.

28/03/2024

Scenes

WATCH: The Andean weaver preserving her vibrant handcrafting heritage

In partnership with Media City

Celeste Valero crafts exquisite textiles using traditional handcrafting techniques

25/03/2024

Lifestyle

British beer makers and distillers are brewing up a storm in the Alps

Amid the soaring peaks of the French Alps, British beer and gin artisans have been blending passion and craft to find a surprising niche for their unique beverages, bringing a whole new meaning to 'entente cordial'.

14/01/2024

Design

How the snow globe was invented more than a century ago... by accident

In the early 1900s, Vienna-based surgical instrument maker Erwin Perzy was asked to create a bright surgical lightbulb, but instead, he invented the snow globe.

05/12/2023

Design

Gods Own Junkyard: How a humble family-run neon business lit up cinema

Hidden behind the shutters of an unassuming East London warehouse lies Gods Own Junkyard - a magical wonderland of neon signs with a rich 70 year history.

02/11/2023

Scenes

Meet the guardians of Tunisia’s Sejnane pottery heritage

In partnership with Media City

"We want to present it to the world. I did not like it at first, but I became fond of it and worked with clay even though it is labour-intensive."

30/10/2023

Lifestyle

How can knitting help fashion be more sustainable?

As the climate crisis rages on and fast fashion brands are increasingly being attacked for their role in harming the planet, knitting is getting ever more popular - and some say it could contribute to slowing down global warming.

29/09/2023

Design

What to see at London Design Festival 2023

More than 300 events celebrating design, art and architecture will take over the city of London through till September 24 for the 21st London Design Festival.

18/09/2023

Design

Euronews Culture's guide to London Craft Week 2023

London Design Week is back for a ninth time, celebrating sustainability and groundbreaking technology in design and craftsmanship across the city

12/05/2023

Culture news

The two-hundred-year-old endangered craft in the heart of Italy

An Italian town which used to be a thriving hotspot of the silk industry is struggling to keep the tradition alive.

14/04/2023