Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich | Carver & Artist 

Alaskan artist and wood carver, Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich, grew up with a profound awareness of Indigenous traditions, cultures and crafts. Her masks and sculptural works are strongly influenced by Indigenous communities, time spent on homelands or wildplaces, research in museum collections, and visiting cultural belongings.

Self-taught ceramicist Frances Palmer has been making pottery for almost 40 years, inspired by ancient shapes and vessels, and the work of the Bloomsbury Group, and master studio potters including Lucie Rie and George Ohr. Frances' carefully crafted clay creations are objects of beauty and simplicity - but they are designed, first and foremost, for functional, everyday use.

Guido Toschi owes his well-earned reputation to his ability to restore outdoor tents to their former glory—when they were far more than temporary shelters. Once the true homes of nomadic peoples, the refuge of marching armies, or the splendid pavilions beneath which cultured audiences enjoyed theatrical performances, these structures now find new life through his vision.

For the Samburu of northern Kenya, beads and beaded adornments have specific and nuanced meanings tied to centuries-old traditions. Each bead is significant, and each magnificent piece is a fully realized story.

It is in the department of ‘Aude’ in Occitanie, near the well-known town of Castelnaudary (famous for its Cassoulet), down a small country road, across from the Canal du Midi that ‘Poterie Not' appears. The building which is nondescript is made up of a house, shed and a lime kiln. It’s as if time stood still, but behind those doors lies almost a century long history of a family-owned pottery business. 

In a city once home to hundreds of silversmiths, only one remains—Jarosinski & Vaugoin, a Viennese institution crafting exquisite silverware since 1847. Led by sixth-generation silversmith Jean-Paul Vaugoin, the atelier continues to shape heirlooms fit for royalty, blending centuries-old tradition with contemporary craftsmanship.

In the garden of a 17th-century farmhouse near Bath, Mulvany & Rogers create miniature buildings in meticulous 1:12 scale. Founded by Susie Rogers and Kevin Mulvany, the studio has recreated Versailles, Buckingham Palace and Hampton Court, each built by hand and grounded in detailed research. With backgrounds in art history, they focus not just on accuracy, but on atmosphere. “We want it to feel like someone has just walked out of the room,” says Susie.

Assia Pallavicino transforms walls in her Florence studio into painted illusions inspired by the botanical beauty of Tuscany. She was trained at the Van Der Kelen Logelain Institute in Brussels and blends classical technique with contemporary finesse. "Nature is always where I go back to," she says. Guided early on by her aunt Idarica Gazzoni Frascara, founder of Arjumand's World, Assia channels a rich artistic heritage into finely detailed, hand-painted interiors.

Exploring the symbolism, language, and ritual significance Indonesian textiles, which intertwine rich cultural traditions and a dream of the future. In Lamboya, West Sumba, the traditional craft of weaving—a true way of life—has endured for centuries. The craft of ikat is inseparable from the identity of the island. Each thread is tied to a story, and every pattern is a reflection of the land, the ancestors, and the spirits.

For centuries, the Sütő family has been celebrated for their masterful furniture making, carving and painting, blending Szekler traditions with natural materials and timeless designs. Their legacy dates back to 1568, when they arrived in the village of Vârghiș to repair a manor house. Nestled in the serene, wooded region of Szeklerland in Eastern Transylvania, Vârghiș remains home to István Sütő and his family, who continue to create, restore, and paint furniture while preserving their cultural heritage.

From his Warsaw studio, Polish artist and designer Marcin Rusak casts floral blooms in rust and moss-hued resin. Drawing on his family legacy of flower growers and the wild solitude of the Bieszczady Mountains to create sculptural pieces where petals, lichen, and time itself seem to drift beneath the surface.

In a quiet corner of West Wales, Rosa Harradine is reviving the near-forgotten craft of brush and broom making. Working from her tin-roofed garden studio in Carmarthenshire, she uses traditional techniques and globally sourced fibres to create pieces that are both practical and beautiful. Wrapped in coloured hemp thread, each brush is a celebration of process, form and the handmade.