Maker Stories: Bamboo Paper
In the mountains of Mai Chau, handmade bamboo paper is crafted using generations-old techniques. Before it wraps a TextileSeekers object, it carries a story of ritual, patience and remarkable skill.
The Art of Patience: Inside a Lacquer Workshop Outside Hanoi
Inside a traditional lacquer workshop in Hanoi, trays of nacre, or mother of pearl, sit beside fragments of eggshell. Half-finished artworks lean against walls. Tools rest on workbenches waiting for the next pair of hands.