Craftsmanship

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Farmers drive tractors through Madrid to oppose Mercosur agreement

Hundreds of tractors and thousands of farmers entered Madrid on Tuesday to protest against the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement with Latin American countries.

12/02/2026

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Japanese swordsmith sees renewed interest in centuries-old katana craft

A traditional swordsmith in Japan says growing pop culture interest is bringing new, younger audiences to the centuries-old art of katana making.

11/02/2026

Destinations

I stayed in a restored party mansion in rural India

In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and the nearest airport expanded.

01/02/2026

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Bulgarian glass ornaments by disabled artists are winning hearts

In Bulgaria, a Plovdiv workshop teaches glassblowing to people with disabilities, producing handmade ornaments that support their skills and independence.

10/12/2025

Culture news

Rare Fabergé 'Winter Egg' set to fetch over €22m at London auction

A rare Fabergé egg, commissioned by the last Emperor of Russia, is expected to fetch more than £20 million (€22.8m) at auction.

28/11/2025

Lifestyle

GPHG 2025: Breguet takes home top prize at Oscars of Watchmaking

The astonishing mastery and exquisite skill that defines the industry once again took the spotlight as 90 watches and clocks vied for coveted prizes.

13/11/2025

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GPHG stars on show: World's best watches on display in Geneva expo

The beauty and craftsmanship of watchmaking is being celebrated at Geneva's Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in a new exhibition curated by the Grand Prix d'Horologerie de Geneve ahead of its annual award ceremony on 13 November.

31/10/2025

Culture news

UK protesters get creative with Trump-Epstein merch and plaques

President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, received a warm welcome when they landed at London’s Stansted Airport for their unprecedented second state visit. However, not everyone is celebrating...

17/09/2025

Design

Cannes 2025: Chopard unveils this year’s Palme d’Or trophy

Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d'Or trophy - consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion - that is to be given to the winner of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

14/05/2025

Lifestyle

Why this artist plans to knit the same scarf over and over... forever

Lithuanian artist Gertrūda Gilytė has knitted the same scarf 65 times, and plans to continue until receiving recognition from the art market.

31/01/2025

Scenes

Watch: Qatar’s cosplay creator levels up the geek scene

In partnership with Media City

When Ayat Salim, a longtime anime and geek culture fan, took the plunge into cosplay, she entered a world of endless possibilities.

20/01/2025

Partner content

Threads of tradition: a genuine Italian fashion heritage tour

Partner content presented by ENIT

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

Moments

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