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A hundred years of Ukrainian linen
A hundred years of Ukrainian linen

These pillows are made from 100-year-old Ukrainian deadstock linen, woven on narrow looms for folk textiles and stored for a century. Tanya cuts and sews each one at Mararamiro.

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What you’re paying for when you buy a hand-blown glass
What you’re paying for when you buy a hand-blown glass

Hand-blown glassware is worth it. Here is what you are actually paying for, using La Soufflerie as the reference point.

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Seven things we’d give at a housewarming
Seven things we’d give at a housewarming

Skip the generic. Seven housewarming gifts from named makers we carry and can account for, from $32 to $265.

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Why Handmade Home Goods Cost More, and Why That's Actually the Point
Why Handmade Home Goods Cost More, and Why That's Actually the Point

Handmade home goods cost more than mass-produced alternatives. Here is what you are actually paying for, and why it tends to be the smarter buy in the long run.

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