World crafts – Textrends, New Delhi

by Sophie // 1 Sep ’15

As a designer and crafter, it is important to keep up to date with trends. Visiting Textrends in Delhi gave me an insight into the upcoming textile trends in fashion and for the home. Looking at these items from a... Continue reading →

World crafts – lantern making, Vietnam

by Sophie // 1 Aug ’15

Lanterns are functional and decorative, and are found everywhere in Vietnam, especially around the Chinese New Year. I learnt how to add the final fabric elements to the lantern frame – which is usually made by one local supplier. I... Continue reading →

World craft – Vietnamese painting, Hoi An

by Sophie // 1 Jul ’15

As Makery Mill’s resident designer, and an Industrial Designer by trade, drawing is something I do often for work, and have enjoyed from a young age. I was thrilled to have a lesson with a local artist in Hoi An,... Continue reading →

World crafts – pottery village, Vietnam

by Sophie // 1 Jun ’15

Pottery is another craft which has been around for thousands of years. It is used for practical items, but is also an art, where the potter can put his or her personality into every item they make. There is something... Continue reading →

World crafts – Artisans Angkor, Cambodia

by Sophie // 1 May ’15

In Cambodia, I visited an organisation called Artisans Angkor, which has it’s own training development plan, workshops and retail outlets which help to preserve local craft techniques and provide a livelihood in rural communities. (Nowadays, there is great value placed on arts... Continue reading →