4 articles tagged with craftsmanship
There's a fascinating parallel between the grand temples of ancient civilizations and the design sanctums of High Point, North Carolina. Both represent pinnacles of human craftsmanship, cultural values materialized in physical form. During a recent business trip to discuss sustainable...
There's something uniquely satisfying about standing alone on ancient cobblestones as dawn breaks over a medieval town, the engineering of centuries past revealing itself in the early light. That's exactly what I experienced during my recent spring weekend in Rothenburg...
The first time I touched the intricately hammered copper of a Bukharan teapot, my machinist's fingers could feel the centuries of technique passed through generations. This wasn't just metal—it was history made tangible. Standing in the shadow of the ancient...
The morning sun casts long shadows across Plaza del Carmen as I sip my espresso, watching Santa Clara stir to life. I've spent three days immersed in the revolutionary spirit of Che Guevara's city, but the Caribbean calls. While most...