#craftspeople — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #craftspeople, aggregated by home.social.
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Smithsonian: New Smithsonian Online Exhibition Celebrates the Art and Skill of Traditional Trades. “The Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage today launched ‘Built by Hand: Skilled Artisans in the Traditional Trades,’ a new online exhibition that highlights the creativity, knowledge and experiences of skilled artisans and building trades. The exhibition features in depth […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/21/smithsonian-new-smithsonian-online-exhibition-celebrates-the-art-and-skill-of-traditional-trades/ -
Smithsonian: New Smithsonian Online Exhibition Celebrates the Art and Skill of Traditional Trades. “The Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage today launched ‘Built by Hand: Skilled Artisans in the Traditional Trades,’ a new online exhibition that highlights the creativity, knowledge and experiences of skilled artisans and building trades. The exhibition features in depth […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/21/smithsonian-new-smithsonian-online-exhibition-celebrates-the-art-and-skill-of-traditional-trades/ -
Smithsonian: New Smithsonian Online Exhibition Celebrates the Art and Skill of Traditional Trades. “The Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage today launched ‘Built by Hand: Skilled Artisans in the Traditional Trades,’ a new online exhibition that highlights the creativity, knowledge and experiences of skilled artisans and building trades. The exhibition features in depth […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/21/smithsonian-new-smithsonian-online-exhibition-celebrates-the-art-and-skill-of-traditional-trades/ -
Smithsonian: New Smithsonian Online Exhibition Celebrates the Art and Skill of Traditional Trades. “The Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage today launched ‘Built by Hand: Skilled Artisans in the Traditional Trades,’ a new online exhibition that highlights the creativity, knowledge and experiences of skilled artisans and building trades. The exhibition features in depth […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/21/smithsonian-new-smithsonian-online-exhibition-celebrates-the-art-and-skill-of-traditional-trades/ -
Smithsonian: New Smithsonian Online Exhibition Celebrates the Art and Skill of Traditional Trades. “The Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage today launched ‘Built by Hand: Skilled Artisans in the Traditional Trades,’ a new online exhibition that highlights the creativity, knowledge and experiences of skilled artisans and building trades. The exhibition features in depth […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/21/smithsonian-new-smithsonian-online-exhibition-celebrates-the-art-and-skill-of-traditional-trades/ -
BBC: ‘We’re carrying on the legacy of over a century of rope making’. “Rope making is classified an endangered craft, featured on charity Heritage Crafts ‘Red List’ of trades and skills at risk of extinction. Traditional ropemaking techniques include using a ropewalk, a long, straight area where material can be spread out fully and twisted together by hand. The charity estimates there are less […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/01/bbc-were-carrying-on-the-legacy-of-over-a-century-of-rope-making/ -
Google Blog: Discover the living heritage of Mexican crafts. “We’re excited to share the latest edition of Crafted in Mexico on Google Arts & Culture, showcasing Mexico’s vibrant creative landscape. It brings 32 new stories to life, celebrating the artistry of eight new communities across the country. Each narrative opens a window into the depth and diversity of Mexican craftsmanship.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/02/google-blog-discover-the-living-heritage-of-mexican-crafts/
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Your Story: The role of digital museums in rediscovering Indian craftsmanship . “Due to low demand and limited market access, 70% of traditional artists are searching for alternative sources of income, according to a 2018 survey conducted by the Crafts Council of India. Digital museums—online institutions that use technology to preserve and present cultural material—are a useful tool to […]
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Much of what I do with #IronAge #Gold involves working with #goldsmiths & #craftspeople & thanks to this I know some of the best!
My torc-partner-in-crime, Roll Williamson, isn't on here, but he makes incredible #replicas for #Reenactors #museums or private #commissions. His #website is below...
Would also #recommend wonderful friends @PottedHistory @sallypointer @JamesDilley for truly excellent #archaeological replicas, talks, classes etc...