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The Crafters Who Finish What Loved Ones Couldn’t | Artisan Joy
When a crafter passes away mid-project, Loose Ends matches grieving families with volunteer finishers who complete what their loved ones couldn’t.
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How Khushbu Empowers Women Artisans in New Delhi
Inside Zamrudpur, a block-printing workshop helps migrant women earn fair wages, build skills and create new futures for their families. Read more.
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From “Project Runway” To Wedding Aisle: Meet Laurie Underwood of Laury Bride
“Project Runway” alum Laurie Underwood is the designer behind Laury Bride, a custom and ready-to-wear bridalwear line. Before going all in on designing for brides, Laurie produced chic women’s workwear under her Wanda Grace label. Though wedding gowns were Laurie’s passion, landing her first bride gave her the
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One Pair of Earrings, 70,000 Fish Saved: Discover Kaj Expressions
As a fan of all things handmade, I always look out for artisan businesses when I travel. In April, I visited Belize, a small country in Central America, with my family. While searching for an ATM in the popular town of San Ignacio, we stumbled upon Kaj Expressions. Stepping inside,
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