traditional crafts
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Let there be light
Homeware brand Trame is out to add hits of colour to our homes and bid farewell to a life of beige.
Making the case
It’s time to pack your bags (in a good way) and Japan’s Masumi Hono has just the design to get you moving.
Perfect pitch
An essential piece of kit for all budding Suomi soldiers, the Savotta sauna tent should be hot property for any civvy too.
Neighbourhood watch
Architect Kengo Kuma has graced a provincial Japanese town with a studio for storied watch-maker Grand Seiko.
Deal makers
We visit the furniture-making powerhouse in western Austria that is catching the eye of firms in search of superior craftsmanship.
Stepping forward
In Veneto, despite economic uncertainty, traditions hold on and Italians stay sharp in style and business.
Go with the flow
This sinuous stretch of the Danube above Budapest offers gentle views and forests where visitors can hike, swim and canoe – or explore its towns by ferry.
Top of the shops
From Viennese tea towels to handcrafted ceramics, Austria's artisanal makers are quietly producing some of Europe's most coveted homewares with centuries-old techniques and contemporary flair.
Land of the rising fun
Okinawa's subtropical climate and relaxed island culture have created a unique fashion scene where local designers blend vintage Americana with functional tropical style.
Object lesson
From makers who continually hone their craft to curators who amplify their work, Austria is a world leader in practical and elegant design.
