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Traditional 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
Diverse artisans in a sunlit workshop crafting traditional textiles, pottery, and woodwork, blending ancient techniques with modern tools.
Makers & Craft

Artisanal Crafts: Supporting Tradition in 2026

Zishta works with over 650 artisans across 15 states, reviving more than 100 traditional crafts.

Elijah Vance·July 17, 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
Elderly master artisan's hands sculpting a clay idol, with a modern city skyline subtly visible in the background, representing the clash of tradition and modernity.
Makers & Craft

Master Artisans Awarded Lifetime Achievements Amidst Modernity's Erosion of Craft

On June 20, master artisan Haripada Pal, whose hands have shaped countless clay idols, was honored with the Crafts Villages Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi, according

Elijah Vance·June 25, 2026
Close-up of an artisan's hands weaving intricate patterns into a textile, with glowing AI design elements subtly integrated into the workspace, showcasing a fusion of tradition and technology.
Makers & Craft

Artisans Adapt Traditional Handicrafts to Meet Shifting Consumer Demand

Artisans now weave modern patterns into ancient crafts using AI-driven design tools, creating distinctive, highly marketable products.

Elijah Vance·June 17, 2026
Close-up of a craftsman's hands carefully carving a wooden Torii gate with traditional Japanese tools in a bright workshop.
Makers & Craft

Learning Japanese woodcarving techniques online

For just 6 hours, an aspiring artisan can now join a live Zoom class to learn the intricate craft of building a Japanese Torii gate, a skill once passed down through decades of apprenticeship.

Elijah Vance·June 7, 2026