Artisans & Craft
Celebrating the makers, materials, and masterful techniques behind timeless handmade goods.
Powerplay Crochet: From Stitches to Sentiment, Why Handmade Gifts Stand Out
In a world of convenient, mass-produced items, handmade crochet gifts from shops like Powerplay Crochet offer a personal touch through craftsmanship, creativity, and customization. These unique presents stand out by communicating warmth, deliberate thought, and a story beyond mere transaction.
Artisans Leverage 2026 Global Festivals to Sell Traditional Crafts Worldwide
In Nowy Tomyśl, Poland, representatives from 66 countries gather for the World Wicker and Weaving Festival, a vibrant showcase of local craft traditions rapidly expanding their global reach.
William Flippin Jr. Diamond Broker: Your Guide to Lab-Grown Options
For those exploring lab-grown diamond alternatives in Atlanta, Georgia, William Flippin Jr. - Diamond Broker provides expert consulting and a curated selection of fine jewelry. As the market for lab-grown diamonds contin…
Global Initiatives Champion Traditional Craftsmanship, 2026
For the first time ever, a Romanian-made watch, 'Genesis', will compete in the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026.
Give Indoor and Outdoor Projects More Color With HobbyHarborCo’s 34-Color Foxy Hues Paint Bundle
For artists and painters seeking to infuse their work with lasting color, HobbyHarborCo offers a versatile solution with its 34-Color Foxy Hues Paint Bundle. This curated set is designed to empower creative projects, fro…
Jammu Kashmir artisans win National Handloom Awards for traditional crafts
Artisans Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani from Jammu and Kashmir stood before President Droupadi Murmu, accepting the National Handloom Award for their exquisite Chanddar Kani Shawls, reported
EPCH Pavilion Showcases Indian Craftsmanship at Hospitality Expo 2026
A single artisan collective from Jodhpur recently secured a $5 million contract to furnish a new luxury hotel in Paris, signaling the burgeoning global demand that the EPCH Pavilion at IIHE 2026 aims
Worlds Within Cloth exhibition opens August 5, 2026, at National Crafts Museum
At New Delhi's National Crafts Museum, the 'Worlds Within Cloth: New Orders of Woven Making' exhibition will unveil handloom works that explore social, historical, and cultural contexts.
HobbyHarborCo’s Y2K Jewelry Making Kit Turns Nostalgic Details Into Custom Accessories
The playful, chunky, and colorful aesthetic of early-2000s fashion is making a major comeback, with personalized accessories leading the charge. HobbyHarborCo offers a creative way to engage with this trend through its Y…
South Florida Opens New Artist Opportunities and Grants for 2026
A South Florida filmmaker stands to receive $50,000, mentorship, and equipment access through Oolite Arts' Cinematic Residency, a powerful commitment to nurturing local talent, according to Artburst M
NASA's Webb telescope captures 223-megapixel image of Cigar galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope spent nearly three days observing a single galaxy, Messier 82, to capture a 223-megapixel image.
James Turrell Completes 100th Skyspace in Aarhus
James Turrell has completed his 100th Skyspace, a colossal light installation in Denmark.
Clasping Arms sculpture celebrates Minneapolis community resilience
A monumental 23,000-square-foot ground mural now sprawls across Minneapolis' Boom Island Park, marking the first U.
Holly Guertin weaves animal tales in felted wool art
From July 6 to October 10, Salisbury, North Carolina's Waterworks Visual Arts Center will host Holly Guertin's solo exhibition, 'Hand in Hand.
Vitrocsa headquarters showcases precision innovation and transparency
In Switzerland, Vitrocsa's newly completed headquarters isn't just an office; it's a living exhibition where the walls themselves disappear, showcasing the company's award-winning 'invisible' window s
Ceramic tile mural captures Guadalajara's sun-drenched ecosystem
Thousands of individual, handmade ceramic tiles now cover the facade of Guadalajara's Torre San Luis hotel, transforming it into a vibrant, flowing ecosystem of abstract shapes and colors.
Brooklyn Renovation Uses Birch Plywood for Affordable Storage
In a recent Brooklyn duplex renovation, designers chose stained birch plywood for storage, a bold move defying the borough's reputation for prohibitively expensive upgrades.
Armadillo's Meridian Collection Features Diverse Rug Constructions
Armadillo, the first US and Australian rug maker to achieve B Corp status, has introduced a rug in its new Meridian collection featuring a 100% Polypropylene pile and machine-made construction, accord
Zaha Hadid Architects Rebrands to ZHA Following Legal Victory
As of June 12, 2026, the firm formerly known as Zaha Hadid Architects officially became ZHA Architects Limited, a change cemented by a UK Court of Appeal ruling that ended a decade-long licensing agre
Es Devlin Unveils Revolving Bookshelf Pavilion at UK Country House
Inside the 18th-century Temple of the Four Winds at Castle Howard, 250 books from renowned British designer Es Devlin's personal collection now spin on a luminous, revolving bookshelf.
Delcy Morelos' installations connect land and spirit
In Seville's Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, artist Delcy Morelos is constructing a sepulchral mound from soil, straw, and grass, directly confronting the site's colonial past.
Annalise Neil's cyanotype art uses natural dyes and mixed media
Annalise Neil's 'Littoral Talisman' (2026) isn't just a photograph; it's a cyanotype print infused with madder root, chestnut tannins, and strawberry leaf tea, then woven and embroidered.
Jochen Raiß collected anonymous women in trees photographs
Photo collector Jochen Raiß has spent decades amassing 91 anonymous photographs of women perched in trees, a collection that hints at a forgotten popular pastime.
Gaudí's unique style: Modern architects conquer imitation challenges
After 144 years of construction, the final major tower of Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família, the Tower of Jesus Christ, reached completion in Barcelona, according to The Economic Times .
Eggersmann's Blue Ocean quartzite brings luxury to kitchens
Eggersmann has unveiled a new jewel in its luxury material crown: the striking Blue Ocean quartzite.
Dave Krugman Captures Intimate NYC Lives in WINDOWS Project
For five years, photographer Dave Krugman has captured the intimate, unseen lives behind New York City's windows, focusing on nocturnal scenes, according to Thisiscolossal .
Birmingham City University opens creative hub at car park
Birmingham City University has opened a vibrant community makers hub at an operational car park, a project detailed by Dezeen.
June 2026 Color Trends Forecast: Playful Hues Drive Self-Expression
Butter yellow nails, a hue evoking sunshine, have surged by a staggering 1,000% in popularity, according to ELLE .
Obama Presidential Center Reveals June 19, 2026 Opening Date
The Obama Presidential Center, set to open June 19, 2026, has seen its construction cost nearly triple from initial estimates of $350 million to an approximate $850 million, according to AP News .
Interior Designers Embrace Bold, Colorful Tapware Trends
Kohler has resurrected historic shades like Spring Green and Peachblow, making them available across seven different plumbing fixtures, reports stylebyemilyhenderson .