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Editor's note: Originally published in December 2021. Updated December 2025. It’s underfoot everywhere. Yet in Armstrong Flooring’s new headquarters, pattern 5352 hangs prominently on the wall. Other ...

African leather embossing is a traditional craft that adds a unique touch to home decor. This art form involves creating intricate designs on leather, often inspired by African patterns and motifs.

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Crafters, scrapbookers, and designers alike view die cutting machines as indispensable tools. These machines effortlessly and accurately cut out complex patterns, shapes, and letters from a variety of ...

Japan is home to a plethora of captivating traditional crafts, each infused with generations of skill, soul, and artisanal flair. Many of these treasures are tucked away in remote towns or nestled ...