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Why the Artisan Market Is Booming, and Who Is Quietly Undermining It
Artisanal Craft Cheap Imports Handmade Made in Europe
Brooke Ellingworth 4 min read
Why the Artisan Market Is Booming, and Who Is Quietly Undermining It

The handmade economy is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world. So why are the people who actually make things struggling to compete?

The Portuguese Artisan, and the Name That Protects Them
Artisanal Craft Handmade Portugal Tradition
Brooke Ellingworth 5 min read
The Portuguese Artisan, and the Name That Protects Them

How Portugal protects its artisans, and what it means when a maker carries a Carta de Artesão A Country That...

Fatto a Mano: The Enduring Heart of Italian Artisanal Excellence
Handmade Italy Olive Oil Pasta
Brooke Ellingworth 6 min read
Fatto a Mano: The Enduring Heart of Italian Artisanal Excellence

The exquisite reputation of Italy's produce is not built on factory floors, but in the small, intimate botteghe (workshops) and sun-drenched fields.