Tag: artisans and craftspeople
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Spilimbergo: Italy’s Enchanting “City of Mosaics”
Explore Spilimbergo, Italy’s mosaic capital, with Shawn and me on a quiet spring day as we see the world-famous mosaic school, stunning frescoes, and scenic corners.
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Creating Handmade, Italian Marbled Paper in Florence, Italy
In Florence, 6th-generation artisan Maria Giannini welcomes Shawn and me into her historic workshop to see how handmade marbled paper is crafted.
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The Art of Florentine Marquetry: Watching Italian Mosaicists “Painting with Stones”
Shawn and I explore Florence’s Scarpelli Mosaici, a workshop where master artisans keep the craft of pietra dura, or Florentine marquetry, alive.
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Watching How to Make Kelaghayi Silk Scarves in Sheki, Azerbaijan
At a historic workshop in Sheki, Azerbaijan, we watch master artisans use wood blocks to stamp and dye traditional Kelaghayi silk scarves.
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Sculpting Tomorrow’s Artisans: The Stonemason School in Pučišća, Croatia
On Croatia’s Brač Island, Shawn and I go behind the scenes at the Pučišća Stonemason School to see centuries-old limestone carving traditions alive today.
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Kalofer, Bulgaria: A Story of Life, Lavender, & Lace
During a 2-month stay in Kalofer, Bulgaria, Shawn and I connect with a local goat-herder, cook traditional recipes, learn about lacemaking, and feel the deep kindness of strangers.
