The Cult of Craftsmanship

May 12, 2010

When is a bag not just a bag, a jacket not just a jacket? When artisans spend hours upon days perfecting a weave, stitching a lapel, or placing glass beads on a silk flower.

Courtesy Bottega Veneta

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