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Craftsmanship
THE ART OF THE CRAFTSMAN
Is craftsmanship alive and well in the luxury industry? Kathryn Hanks investigates
Bearing Fruit: Piñatex's sustainable leather alternative
Elizabeth Finney charts one woman’s quest to produce a sustainable alternative to leather and finds the key to her success lies in an unlikely source
Craftsmanship
Pattern Perfect: How Enid Marx revolutionised print design in Britain
Elizabeth Finney heads to the House of Illustration in King’s Cross to speak to curator Olivia Ahmad about how illustrator Enid Marx changed the face of British design in the 20th century
Craftsmanship, Dining
Curious Creations: The Artistic Foodie
Beatrice Squires explores the work of a woman who champions food as an artistic medium
Craftsmanship
The Beauty of Nature at VenusRox
Elizabeth Finney discovers the mysterious world of VenusRox, the Notting Hill boutique where extraordinary natural crystals are turned into fine art
Craftsmanship
Poker Face: The Luxury Gaming Revival
As Fiona Vlemmiks discovers, luxury, hand-crafted gaming sets are the ultimate indulgence for both board-game aficionados and those passionate about contemporary art
Craftsmanship
Wonder Wall: The World of a London Muralist
It might be one of the world’s earliest expressions of art, but our love affair with decorative wall painting is far from waning. Kathryn Conway meets one of the city’s brightest talents in this artistic medium to soak up its enduring appeal
Craftsmanship
MASTERS OF CRAFT
An enduring hallmark of quality, British craftsmanship is enjoying a steady growth in popularity. Lois B-E meets three brands at the top
Craftsmanship
The Art of British Gun Making
Amy Smithers explores the craftsmanship of London’s gun makers
Craftsmanship
WORLD CLASS
One of only a handful of workshops across the world that produces handmade globes in the traditional way, Bellerby & Co Globemakers is restoring lost honour to a forgotten craft. Lois B-E talks to the founder about cartography, craftsmanship and patience
