Ultra-contemporary artists Alison Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Bühler-Rose, and Nick Doyle are reviving marquetry in the age of ...

In her latest launch, designer Swetha Vegesana reimagines nature through intricate marquetry craftsmanship, using natural ...

Imagine bottling the hush of a garden—wings mid-flutter, branches poised between stillness and sway—and translating it into furniture. The Garden in Woods collection from Intent Made does just that, ...

Malagasy marquetry, a traditional woodcraft art, is being preserved in Madagascar’s central highlands, particularly in Ambositra. The craft involves assembling thin pieces of wood to create intricate ...

Hermès gets cheeky with horsehair, Patek Philippe and Chopard turn to traditional materials, and Ulysse Nardin uses silicon as an artistic medium Visitors to Patek Philippe’s salon on Geneva’s ...

Geometric patterns are a staple in marquetry, and African wood lends itself perfectly to them. The contrast between different types of wood can create stunning visual effects, making the geometric ...

When furniture maker Terry Facey began repairing historical pieces, his work often centered around 17th-century examples, thanks to an antique dealer who regularly brought him new items. Over time, ...

Discover the hidden processes and techniques of furniture-making – from simple wood joints to injection moulded plastic, ornate marquetry work to 3D printing. The Panton chair Designed in 1960 by ...

GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA—Common within Maya culture was the practice of dental modification, which usually involved filing teeth into distinctive shapes, engraving designs, or drilling holes and ...

Storytelling has always been intrinsic to local and global craftsmanship for they carry the meanings of context, the patience of hands and the echoes of rituals through them. Today, global crafts from ...

In a world dominated by fast-paced mass production and cookie-cutter designs, there is a growing demand for products that carry a historical narrative or an interesting backstory. India is home to a ...