Craft is a creative practice which constantly engages with resourceful, economic and human-centred approaches. With its supplemental nature, craft naturally finds purpose alongside larger scale industries by making use of waste and under-utilised materials to create something new, useful and meaningful. In this insight series we will take a closer look at how some of…
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The Carpet of Life concept is based on traditional Moroccan carpets called Boucherouite or Boucherwi, made by most families from nomadic background. This craft is relying on instinct and experience rather than set design rules. Details are derived from nature, perfumes, sounds and tastes. Boucherouite carpets can be made from almost anything… second-hand clothing, tea…
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Many of Nakta’s artisans have been creating shyrdaks throughout their entire lives; Nakta Designs exists in order to provide them with expanded economic opportunities for their highly skilled work. Nakta’s female artisans, who traditionally live in remote mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, make shyrdaks by hand. When you buy a shyrdak from Nakta Designs, you make a direct…
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