Crafts

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A bustling European marketplace showcasing a wide array of handcrafted goods and proud artisans, highlighting the booming craft market.

Makers & Craft

Europe's Craft Market Booms to $225 Billion Amid Artisan Support

The Europe Handicrafts Market, valued at USD 225.

Elijah Vance·August 11, 2026

Goods & Finds

The WalkieBot STEM Kit From HobbyHarborCo Brings Robotics to the Craft Table

For many creative individuals, the joy of a project comes from making something tangible with their own hands. HobbyHarborCo , an online store known for its curated art supplies and DIY craft kits, introduces an exciting…

Sponsored by HobbyHarborCo·July 24, 2026

A lively artisan fair showcasing diverse handcrafted goods and engaged shoppers, highlighting economic and cultural exchange.

Makers & Craft

Artisan Fairs Boost Economies, Preserve Crafts

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the International Folk Art Market (IFAM) generated $3.

Elijah Vance·July 6, 2026

Skilled Indian artisans in Uttar Pradesh are shown actively engaged in creating traditional pottery and textiles, demonstrating the success of the ODOP initiative.

Makers & Craft

Uttar Pradesh ODOP empowers artisans, boosting crafts and local economies

In just two and a half years, Uttar Pradesh's exports have nearly doubled, surging from Rs 88,000 crore to Rs 1.

Elijah Vance·June 28, 2026

Skilled artisan's hands shaping a ceramic bowl in a bustling, authentic marketplace, emphasizing genuine craftsmanship over mass production.

Goods & Finds

How to Identify Authentic Artisanal Goods

At many popular tourist markets, 'artisanal' goods are often mass-produced imitations, not genuine local crafts, according to indigenous research.

Elijah Vance·June 19, 2026