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Meet the couple selling 2,200 pounds of spit-roasted pig every week from an artisanal cookhouse in the Philippines
Cebuano lechón is known for its salty and umami flavors.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
Marielle Descalsota
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JioMart rolls out Craft Mela to empower the weaver and artisan community in India
Through Craft Mela, JioMart said it would impact the lives of more than 10,000 artisans and weavers…
ANI
Meet the artisan reviving the 2,000-year-old art of parchment-making in Turkey
Parchment is one of the most durable writing materials in the world. The ancient paperlike material…
How artisans make one of Pakistan's favorite board games
Artisans in Sialkot, Pakistan, carefully craft carrom boards that are popular across South Asia. Ta…
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Live ecommerce startup working with local artisans raises $6 million in seed round led by Elevar Equity
Peepul Tree, a live-commerce platform connecting India’s artisans to global consumers, has raised $…
Why artisans receive little profit even though Moroccan rugs can cost over $2,000
Moroccan rugs are valued around the world for their complex patterns and thick wool. A large rug ca…
A Thai artisan is preserving a centuries-old craft by carving snail shells into art
Jukkit Suksawat a Thai artist who has been creating traditional mother-of-pearl inlay for the past …
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I tried 6 different brands of ketchup, and prefer a cheaper classic over an artisanal-tasting option
I tried ketchup from the brands Annie's, Sir Kensington's, Heinz, O Organics, Huy Fong's, and Prima…
Chelsea Davis
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Freed of London sells pointe shoes to the world's most famous ballet companies. Thousands of pairs are handmade each year by only 24 artisans - here's what their jobs are like.
Ballet dancers at the Royal Ballet in London and American Ballet Theater in New York City rely on t…
Emilie Murphy
8 artisans keeping traditional art techniques alive
From ceremonial candles in Mexico to handmade Dala horses in Sweden, the artists making these are t…
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8 artisans keeping traditional art techniques alive
From ceremonial candles in Mexico to handmade Dala horses in Sweden, the artists making these are t…
Nichole Friedman
How a Japanese artisan continues the 1,200-year-old tradition of wagasa umbrella making
Making wagasa, a traditional Japanese umbrella, is how Kotaro Nishibori reconnected to his Japanese…
How a Native American artisan keeps the 4,500-year-old practice of wampum alive
Wampum, a purple and white bead, comes from Native American culture in the southern New England are…
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How this artist etches portraits on leather wallets
Dennis Forrester is a self-taught leather craftsman who makes wallets with portraits etched onto th…
Nichole Friedman
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Why Persian rugs are so expensive
A high-quality Iranian carpet can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with antique rugs fetching eve…
Andy Ash
How a vintage Hermès Kelly bag is cleaned and repaired by expert artisans
Hermès Kelly bags are one of the most prized and sought after designs in the luxury bag world. Name…
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How a vintage Hermès Kelly bag is cleaned and repaired by expert artisans
Hermès Kelly bags are one of the most expensive and prized designs in the world. Bag Remake Studio …
Irene Anna Kim
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Toledo, Spain, has been a sword-making hotbed for 2,500 years — now just 2 artisans are keeping the tradition alive
Just 40 years ago, Toledo was home to hundreds of artisan sword-makers. But now, the city's forges …
Izabela Cardoso,Fernando Teixeira,Meg Teckman-Fullard
The last artisan bagpipe workshop in Scotland's capital is keeping over 600 years of heritage alive
Bagpipes have been a symbol of Scottish heritage for centuries, but traditional artisans have faced…
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The last artisan bagpipe workshop in Scotland's capital is keeping over 600 years of heritage alive
Bagpipes have been a symbol of Scottish heritage for centuries, but traditional artisans are now fa…