In this San Miguel de Allende building, local 20th-century crafts and contemporary works sit side by side.
Category: Handicrafts
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A Local’s Guide to Portland, Maine and Beyond
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.
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The Make-Do Joys of Terrazzo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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How Hugh Findletar Became a Rare Black Glass Artist in Venice
The former first lady, Naomi Campbell and Anne Hathaway are among those whose faces Hugh Findletar has reimagined as glass vases.
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Best Stylish Hand Fans to Stay Cool
They could also be used to say, “I love you.” Can an air-conditioner do that?