How Morocco’s Ancient Crafts Are Still Made Today
In this episode of Made In, we explore three of Morocco’s ancient crafts: rug weaving, metalworking, and tassels. Follow Oualid Namous of Les Nomades de Marrakech, artist and designer Yahya,…
Getting Dressed as Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second queen, was a fashion icon of her time. Bringing the manners, etiquette, and wardrobe trends from the French court to England, she stood out amongst…
Unboxing some seriously sparkly Cartier jewels
Join Helen Molesworth, senior curator of Jewellery at the V&A as she unboxes some incredible gems from the collection, revealing a story of 20th century design evolution and global influence…
A brief history of powerful gemstone amulets
Bewitching and beautiful, spiritual and sparkling – colourful stones, crystals and gems have been used throughout human history for devotion and decoration. For centuries, these natural curiosities have been gathered…
Unboxing Mysterious Eye Miniatures | Secret Tokens of Forbidden Love 👁️
From clandestine romance and the Prince of Wales to pearls, tears, precious stones and the incredible skill of miniature painters, discover the history behind these beautiful, uncanny objects — and…
Craft in America: JEWELRY
JEWELRY features classic jeweler Tom Herman; Harriete Estel Berman who creates jewelry with recycled materials; the coeditors of Ornament Magazine; the legacy of modernist jeweler Art Smith; nature-inspired artist Gabrielle…
Craft in America: INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY features Gee’s Bend quilters Lucy Mingo & Mary Ann Pettway, quilter Joe Cunningham, boat builder Graham McKay & Lowell’s Boat Shop, artist Bethanne Knudson & Libby O'Bryan & The…
Craft in America: MESSAGES
Craft has the ability to entice viewers to consider topics that they might find difficult. By expressing their ideas through their work, artists add meaning to the objects they create.
crab claws
with Eli Betchik