In Bochum, Germany, a group of journalists are learning how to make a hand-knotted carpet. Each of us sits in front of a small loom, strung with warp threads. We’re given a small metal rod and a ball ...

Ill-fitting knit hats, Christmas ornaments that leak glitter, lopsided clay bowls. Sometimes, when it comes to crafting, you have to settle for process over product. Appreciating the journey and not ...

The story of Indian carpets has always been fascinating. It began with the Mughals, especially during Akbar’s reign, when Persian artisans arrived with their knotting techniques, designs, and ...