craftmanship – Sublime

Living Heritage on the Island of the Gods

Laura Santamaria — Sat, 25 May 2024 09:00:21 +0000

Despite its precarious position on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ and, in recent times, being inundated by tourists, the Indonesian island of Bali is managing to sustain its rich cultural heritage and a way of life that is deeply rooted in religious traditions.

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A Perfect Pair

Laura Santamaria — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

As specialist handsewn shoemakers James and Deborah design and make custom-made men’s footwear for private customers around the world. This year, they are breaking into the ready-to-wear market with a series of British-made shoes under the Carreducker London label. As guardians of the trade, they also run popular shoemaking and shoe pattern-making courses in London...

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A Touch of Magic

Laura Santamaria — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:52:32 +0000

Woodland Story ChairNone of his pieces are formally planned, instead he takes his lead from the wood’s natural shapes and grains, turning timber rich in colour, tone and pattern into exciting, beautiful and unique pieces which will last a lifetime. ‘I didn’t begin my woodworking career until I was 30 years old,’ explains the Huddersfield-based...

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