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When Digital Design Meets Hand Carving
Craftsmanship and digital design are often presented as opposites. One is associated with the hand, the other with the screen. One with tacit knowledge, the
Geographical Indication for craft and industrial products: a new horizon for European craftsmanship
The recent approval of the EU regulation on Geographical Indications (GIs) for craft and industrial products opens a transformative chapter for traditional manufacturing sectors across
The dynamics of the Aubusson Tapestry Craft
The Aubusson textile industry, centred on the towns of Aubusson and Felletin in France’s Creuse region, owes its success and distinctiveness to a dense network
Seeing Through Glaze: how Craeft teaches light to behave like matter
Glaze, a thin, glassy film, acts as the skin of ceramics. It transforms fired clay, bringing it to life with a luminous quality. For a
“Les Eclaireurs”, a French Study that Measures the Economic Weight of Companies in the Arts and Crafts
Topics for discussion: How to produce the same study at a European level? What role should the government play in strengthening and supporting craft businesses?
Empowering Craft Professionals: Fostering Innovation and Reducing Constraints
Traditional crafts are the heartbeat of Europe’s cultural heritage, encompassing not only the creation of handcrafted goods but also the delivery of specialized services—such as
Empowering Craft Heritage: New Geographic Indicators for Crafts
A new chapter for crafts protection In a landmark move to safeguard and celebrate traditional craftsmanship, the recent adoption of geographic indicators (GIs) marks a
