PM Narendra Modi presented traditional Indian gifts, including Kalamkari paintings, handwoven textiles, and ancient Ayurvedic texts, to leaders in France and Slovakia. The gifts highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
Locksmithing and lead-lighting in Tasmania face recruitment challenges as traditional crafts struggle to attract new talent, while leather whip-making thrives. The Beacon Foundation highlights the need for transferable skills for Gen Z's non-linear career paths.
Novak Djokovic boasts an estimated net worth of $250 million, with a significant portion attributed to his passion for luxury watches. His collection features elite brands like Hublot, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Seiko, including exclusive editions celebrating his career achievements.
India's Navy will induct five indigenously-built naval platforms this month, including two Project 17A stealth frigates, a survey vessel, and two anti-submarine warfare crafts. These additions aim to enhance maritime security, combat readiness, and coastal defense, reflecting India's growing domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
Textured surfaces are increasingly popular in modern luxury homes, adding depth, warmth, and character to interiors and exteriors. Unlike smooth finishes, textures interact with light by scattering it, creating a richer, more layered appearance. Materials like lime plaster, brushed wood, fluted concrete, and terrazzo are being used on walls, floors, ceilings, and facades, reflecting the owner's personality and evolving design trends.
Hikmet Sungur, a 59-year-old polyurea coating master from Bursa, spent 8 months with a 10-person team to create a detailed miniature replica of the Mercedes 302 bus he used for years. The unique, handmade model was exhibited and received high praise.
Hitachi is tackling the "quiet crisis" in Japanese manufacturing by digitizing the tacit knowledge of veteran workers. A new program trains data scientists to translate "craftsman's intuition" into usable data for AI, aiming to improve product design and address the issue of "personalized reports" hindering AI adoption.
Four recipients of the "National Cultural Heritage Craftsman" award share their dedication to preserving and revitalizing cultural relics. They discuss their innovative techniques and profound respect for history, ensuring artifacts are understood and passed on.
A replica of 'Banhwa,' a Joseon Dynasty royal bonsai craft, will be displayed in Korea for the first time. Originally gifted to France in 1886, the replica was restored with support from Amorepacific's Sulwhasoo brand and will be shown at the National Palace Museum of Korea and Deoksugung Palace starting May 3rd.
Taiwanese educator Zheng Minqing is showcasing an AI application platform for crafts at the 2026 China Arts and Crafts Expo in Fuzhou, emphasizing AI's role in digitalizing traditional arts and enhancing student creativity and efficiency.
Turkey's booming hair transplant industry, a major medical tourism driver, has evolved from traditional craftsmanship to AI-powered systems. This growth, fueled by psychological needs and post-pandemic demand, faces challenges from unlicensed clinics and the integration of advanced technology.
75-year-old craftsman Li Chengcai in Lanzhou, Gansu, transforms discarded roots, stones, and branches into art, creating a "folk micro-exhibition hall" in his courtyard to preserve the ancient town's Yellow River culture.
Suzuki Seiichi, 81, is the sole remaining craftsman of the "Hijiori-kei" traditional Kokeshi dolls in Yamagata Prefecture's Okura Village. Having apprenticed in his late 20s, he has dedicated over 50 years to his craft, driven by a desire to preserve the tradition unique to this heavy-snow region.
The 'Tiangong Liaozuo, Shanhai Huazhang' exhibition opened in Shenyang on May 23, showcasing over 20 traditional Liaoning crafts. The event aims to promote the creative transformation and innovative development of traditional culture, fostering brand building and industrial growth for 'Liaogong Liaozuo'.
Jia Xiangdong, a national model worker from Shanxi, China, transformed from a water delivery man to a skilled welder and now a project leader in new energy construction. His journey, marked by dedication and craftsmanship, serves as an inspiration for industrial workers.
Long-term residents Tee Fabikun and Warren Lubin face neglect in London's Lund Point tower block, with only four occupied flats out of 168. The Carpenters estate regeneration, stalled by funding issues and planning breakdowns, has led to 'managed decline', leaving residents in poor conditions while awaiting uncertain futures.
New research using 3D scanning technology is shedding light on the purpose of ceramic jars built into Roman tavern counters in Pompeii. While their exact use remains uncertain, the scans reveal details about ancient Roman craftsmanship and production methods.
Exploring how The New York Times creates its influential bestseller lists and the tactics authors use to manipulate the system.
Nintendo announces a Switch 2 remake of the 1997 game Lylat Wars (Star Fox 64), sparking discussion on nostalgia-driven gaming trends. Meanwhile, the industry sees a surge in remakes and reboots, with mixed reactions from critics and players.
As the world held its breath over the fate of the Middle East this week, France has been gripped by a very different story: a scandal over a chewy rubber giraffe. Sophie la Girafe, the country’s national toy, has long been a symbol of “made in France” craftsmanship, sold as a gift to newborns across the country. But this week, it was revealed the beloved toy has secretly been manufactured in China for the past decade. Vulli, the company behind the toy, quietly began moving production to China as...
