Crafts

Intentional Flaws

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

There’s a common notion that Navajo weavers have a tradition of deliberately including a small error into each rug or blanket they make. But is it true? Three weavers in New Mexico talk about this concept of the purposeful artistic flaw. Produced by Deborah Begel.

What’s At Hand

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

Special Guest: Mira Nakashima

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

The 360 Guide to a Creative Snow Day

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

New Year’s Resolution: Scaling Back

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

With The Joining Project, an Albanian artist is knitting Boston together

July 17, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Ever knit a blanket? Ever hung that from a bridge? If it seems outlandish, it probably is. But The Joining Project is doing it, with a serious purpose.Ever knit a blanket? Ever hung that from a bridge? If it seems outlandish, it probably is. But The Joining Project is doing it, with a serious purpose.

Italy Considers Liberalizing its Job Market

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Italy’s government wants to create jobs by liberalizing the job market, but that would diminish the power of professional guilds that currently control who can and who cannot practice certain types of jobs.

A Modern City with Traditional Journeymen

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

We are looking for a city in eastern Germany that doubles as a state.

Naturally Dyed-in-the-Wool Company

August 14, 2013

The first company to produce all-natural fabric dyes that contain no heavy metals is operating in Colorado. Kelly Griffin from Colorado Public Radio has this profile.

Naturally Dyed-in-the-Wool Company

August 14, 2013

The first company to produce all-natural fabric dyes that contain no heavy metals is operating in Colorado. Kelly Griffin from Colorado Public Radio has this profile.