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A story of female entrepreneurship in Colombia 

A story of female entrepreneurship in Colombia 

Luisa Agudelo became the first woman to be an Ara franchisee in Colombia. Since June 2022 she owns her business and is fulfilling her family’s dream. Meet Luisa and her entrepreneurship story.

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The art of traditional glass blowing

The art of traditional glass blowing

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Oscar Cardoso interview: Sound of Lightness

Oscar Cardoso interview: Sound of Lightness

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The Art of Stained Glass in Poland

The Art of Stained Glass in Poland

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Made in Freedom @ Reclusa

Made in Freedom @ Reclusa

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A new twist in cork, by Sofalca

A new twist in cork, by Sofalca

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Móveis d’Arte Canhoto: wooden tales

Móveis d’Arte Canhoto: wooden tales

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Threads of Memory – Burel Factory

Threads of Memory – Burel Factory

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Threads of Memory

Threads of Memory

Used for centuries to protect shepherds from the harsh climate of the Estrela uplands, burel has been given a new lease of life. With an array of new colours, patterns and uses. A story of determination and respect for tradition rewritten by Burel Factory.

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Wooden Tales @ Móveis d’Arte Canhoto

Wooden Tales @ Móveis d’Arte Canhoto

Joinery becomes art in the reinvention of the golden age of Portuguese furniture. It brings back the games tables and counters of the nobility and keeps secrets in hidden compartments, by the hands of the artisans who build unforgettable figures.

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Oxygen for Tradition

Oxygen for Tradition

Clay is a simple combination of mineral-rich soil and water but, in the hands of the right people, it can be brought to life: shaped into useful everyday objects or even pieces of pure beauty. This is Bisarro.

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Cooperage : A trade that spans Generations

Cooperage : A trade that spans Generations

“There used to be six cooper’s workshops in the area. Now, it’s just me.” Polish journalist Małgosia Minta reveals secrets of the cooper trade and writes about barrels storing the most precious fruits of human labour.

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Tasting homemade in every bite

Tasting homemade in every bite

The hands of a great pizzaiolo are worth nothing without great ingredients. In the northeast region of Spain, wheat is carefully grown and milled to create the basis of a delicious piece of heaven. Welcome to Casa Tarradellas.

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In Deep with Cork

In Deep with Cork

In the heart of Portugal, a family company is giving this remarkable material a new twist, filling homes around the world with art. Creative furniture surrounded by high-tech walls is an invitation to sit in nature and call all senses to live a timeless memory.

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Made in Freedom @ Reclusa

Made in Freedom @ Reclusa

Inside the walls of the Tires Prison, the hands of women find freedom in weaving their future, by creating bags. Bags that are one-of-a-kind, like each inmate’s story. Bags that carry second chances.