France · Tradition
Alençon lace
Alençon lace, called the Queen of lace, is a needle craft of exquisite finesse refined in 17th-century France.
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Syria · Tradition
Aleppo soap
A handmade hard bar soap crafted from olive oil and laurel berry oil, Aleppo soap represents centuries of…
Veneto
Antiques Sesso Ermenegildo
Antiques Sesso Ermenegildo is an antique furniture restoration and dealership in Portogruaro, a medieval market town in the…
Morocco · Tradition
Arabic calligraphy
In Fez, master calligraphers preserve the centuries-old art of khatt—handwritten Arabic script—linking the written word to Islamic spirituality,…
Spain · Tradition
Artisanal Talavera of Puebla and Tlaxcala
Hand-painted tin-glazed pottery from Puebla and Tlaxcala blends five centuries of Spanish, Italian, and indigenous ceramic traditions in…
France · Tradition
Aubusson tapestry
For nearly seven centuries, the weavers of Aubusson have hand-loomed tapestries rivalling Europe's royal workshops, sustaining a tradition…
Poland · Tradition
Basket weaving
In Warsaw, Poland, basket weavers transform willow, straw, and other pliable fibres into functional and decorative objects, continuing…
Czechia · Tradition
Bohemian glass
For nearly eight centuries, Bohemian glassmakers have produced internationally acclaimed decorative and functional glass through hand-cutting, engraving…
Veneto · Building
Ca’ Macana Atelier — Traditional Venetian Mask Workshop in Cannaregio
Along Rio Terà San Leonardo, the Cannaregio atelier of Ca' Macana showcases masterly handmade Venetian papier-mâché masks, famous…
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