Albania
A long tradition of crafting runs through Albania like a golden thread, thanks in part to its Ottoman heritage. Across the mountainous Balkan nation, artisans blend traditional skills such as carpet weaving and gilded embroidery with ambitious modern ideas, creating everything from monumental sculptures to detailed mosaics and attractive multimedia works.
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10 Artisans
Step inside the workshops and ateliers of Albania to learn the secrets of local master artisans and manufacturers.