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France s Oldest Crystal Factory Makes $13,000 Paperweights

Artisans at Saint-Louis have been handcrafting iconic crystal pieces in rural France for nearly 450 years.

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Meet the Artisan Reviving the Art of Parchment-Making in Turkey

Parchment is one of the most durable writing materials in the world. At 92, İsmail Araç is one of the last artisans in Turkey still making it by hand.

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How Chemical Dyes Are Threatening Traditional Tie-Dye

Natural dyes have been used to make tie-dye in Gambia for generations. But lately, artisans have been replacing natural ingredients with chemicals.

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How the Last Artificial Flower Factory in New York Survived a Century

M&S Schmalberg is the last factory handcrafting custom fabric flowers in New York City. But competition from overseas has made it hard to stay afloat.

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How Women in India Are Keeping the Jute-Weaving Tradition Alive

Women of the Rajbanshi tribe in West Bengal have woven jute into mats for generations. But alternatives are threatening to put them out of business.

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