An official in Wales was called out for knitting in a virtual meeting, setting off an debate over etiquette. Experts say the fine-motor movement activates the parts of the brain used for focus.
Category: Handicrafts
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Knitters Say Stitching Helps Them Follow the Thread in Meetings
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In Paris, a Former School Has Become a Creative Hive
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:About 100 artists, musicians and artisans fill a building known as Le Doc with their work.
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Craft Your Own D.I.Y. Hanukkah Menorah
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Creating your own candleholder can be a fun way to teach kids about the holiday — and to spread a bit of festive light.
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What Makes Jewelry Valuable? The Gold or the Artistry?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:“People used to scoff at wood or glass or bronze in fine jewelry, but now it’s more accepted,” one gallerist said.
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In Oman, a Dagger Symbolizes National Pride
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Local artisans still make khanjars, but the country’s immigrants now have a large role in keeping the skills alive.
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Pottery That Gets Its Colors by Chance
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The Irish artisan Sinéad Fagan uses combustible materials in her firing process. The results, she said, are always a surprise.
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A Tall Vase Inspired by Bodega Flower Stands
The New York Times – T Magazine:Most of the ceramist Reinaldo Sanguino’s creations are meant not just to be admired, but to be used.
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Selling Stories on Auckland’s Ponsonby and Karangahape Roads
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Stores in New Zealand’s largest city honor local craftspeople, sustainability — and, sometimes, their owners’ grandparents.
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In Hong Kong, Artisans Struggle to Keep Making Traditional Products
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Artisans nestled inside tenement buildings and austere malls are keen to bring traditional crafts and apparel to modern shoppers.
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A Trail of Tradition in the Foothills of Northwest Argentina
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A generations-old community of weavers are producing ponchos and woven goods that are emblematic of the country and its history.
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Thai Creatives Breathe New Life Into Bangkok’s Oldest Neighborhoods
The New York Times – Travel:A nostalgic romp along Charoen Krung Road reveals salvaged shophouses, boutique inns and a scuba-diving cafe.