Monocle: "Craftsmanship"

Some cities come to mind straight away when you think of craft and design, but it’s also true that

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Some cities come to mind straight away when you think of craft and design, but it’s also true that untapped markets offer opportunities for entrepreneurship. In Monocle’s series dubbed “Craftsmanship,” they talk to designers and artisans in Shanghai, Bradford, Winter Park in Florida and Nový Bor in the Czech Republic, who are reclaiming neglected traditions while adding a contemporary twist. This global exploration wonderfully spotlights the ingenuity it takes to call oneself an artisan.

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