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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Proteo: women prisoners in Santa Martha Acatitla weave figures of the rescue dog

Women prisoners at the Santa Martha Acatitla facility are creating handmade figures of Proteo, a rescue dog who died during rescue efforts in Turkey, as part of a reintegration initiative.

Feb 27 • 00:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Transportation on handmade rafts for $1: initiatives that arise amidst the flooding in Milagro

In Milagro, Ecuador, locals are resorting to handmade rafts to transport people and belongings across flooded areas for a fee, turning a disaster into a means of survival.

Feb 26 • 22:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Quilts 'made with love' bring comfort to end-of-life patients

Handmade quilts provide emotional comfort to palliative care patients and their families in Taree, Australia.

Feb 22 • 02:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Traditional fine arts meet digital sculpture, illustration at NT showcase

The Exit Art showcase at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory features 59 young artists, highlighting a trend towards traditional arts among digital natives.

Feb 21 • 02:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It's #FAKE: Video of a man selling necklaces to pay for granddaughter's heart treatment; scam uses AI-manipulated scenes

A viral video falsely claims a grandfather is selling handmade necklaces to pay for his granddaughter's heart surgery, using AI-generated visuals to deceive viewers.

Feb 19 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘The neighborhood weaves’: Runa Wana, Quito identity handmade from San Juan

The article highlights Runa Wana, a project in San Juan, Quito, that emphasizes environmental friendliness and celebrates the traditional neighborhoods of the capital through handmade crafts.

Feb 17 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Beer, concerts, and celebration in Gazi

The Greek Beer Festival – Only Craft returns for its third year, celebrating handmade Greek beer, live music, and delicious street food from March 27 to 29, 2026, at the Old Depot in Gazi.

Feb 17 • 07:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gathering for Women's Plus on International Women's Day: A Movement 30 Years Ago Revisited

On International Women's Day, a handmade event called "Women + Festival" is being held in Kyoto, aimed at fostering dialogue among diverse perspectives and reviving past women's movements.

Feb 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"MAGICAL KINDNESS" ⟩ Young woman donates a large number of handmade baby clothes to the hospital

A young woman has donated beautifully crafted handmade baby clothes to Rakvere Hospital, receiving heartfelt gratitude in return.

Feb 16 • 12:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Senegal, the high-end clothing sector is not facing a crisis

In Senegal, the luxury clothing sector is thriving despite economic challenges, driven by local and international demand for high-quality, handmade fashion.

Feb 15 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Palestinian drummer creates handmade instruments and brings music to children in a displaced persons camp in Gaza

A Palestinian drummer in a Gaza displacement camp is turning everyday objects into musical instruments to entertain children and families amidst the hardships of war.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With costumes made by grandmother, brothers revive classic character of Maranhão's carnival

Brothers Samir and Túlio captivated audiences by recreating a traditional Maranhão carnival character, Fofão, with handmade costumes from their grandmother.

Feb 13 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flor de Lis creates a look with over 5,000 crystals for Amanda Paggi at the Vogue Ball

The model Amanda Paggi's outfit for the Vogue Ball garnered attention for its aesthetic quality and handmade craftsmanship, featuring over 5,000 hand-applied crystals.

Feb 12 • 18:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

‘Iki’ will delight with quality and discounts during the holiday weekend: cheaper flowers, sweets, and handmade cakes

The Lithuanian supermarket chain 'Iki' offers weekly discounts on various products to celebrate the holiday weekend without financial stress.

Feb 12 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seized restricted-use pistol and marijuana in the apartment of businessman arrested in AC

Brazilian businessman Abrahão Felício Neto was arrested during a police operation, where authorities seized a restricted-use pistol, handmade firearm, ammunition, and marijuana from his apartment.

Feb 12 • 00:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Paula is selling jewelry "for all the girls who want to look fancy", here’s where to buy it

Paula Dušak has created a handmade jewelry brand, Le Šmuk, inspired by vintage aesthetics and the elegance of her family's history in Zagreb.

Feb 4 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

A Journey Through the Mountains and the Taste of Chocolate, Have You Seen India's 'Chocolate Town'?

A beautiful city in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri Hills, known as India's 'Chocolate Town', has gained popularity for its handmade chocolates and serene environment.

Feb 3 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"I don't care about being modern": this is the 'clay house' of an architect in a forest in Girona

Architect Lluís Auquer lives in a handmade clay house atop a small hill in Rupià, Girona, emphasizing a personal and casual approach to design rather than seeking modernity or awards.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

It conducted a buyer survey - 'Iki' handmade cake 'Napoleon' is number one

A blind tasting revealed that 'Iki Šefai's' handmade Napoleon cake outperformed competitors in freshness, aroma, taste, and texture, confirming the company's quality direction.

Feb 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Prada – Kolhapuri Chappals: How Indian Sandals Become an International Fashion Statement

Kolhapuri chappals, traditional handmade sandals from western India, are transforming into a global fashion statement through a controversial collaboration by Prada.

Jan 15 • 08:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Handmade bags and made in Spain for a tenth of the cost of luxury brands: these are the brands that have little or nothing to envy them

The article highlights the quality and prestige of handmade bags made in Spain, particularly from the renowned manufacturing hub of Ubrique, which offers products at a significantly lower cost than luxury brands.

Jan 4 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Unique Vasilopita from Agiasos, Lesvos, that Combines Sweet and Savory, Here is the Recipe

The article presents a unique sweet known as Vasilopita from Agiasos, Lesvos, made with handmade layers of savory cheese and sweet ingredients, offering a delightful blend of flavors.

Dec 31 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Bottura: "Enough nostalgia, let our cuisine go beyond handmade pasta"

Chef Massimo Bottura emphasizes the need for global cuisine to evolve beyond traditional handmade pasta, reflecting cultural and social movements.

Dec 29 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Holiday Light’: the Christmas short that reivindicates the magic of handmade

Massimo Dutti launched a Christmas stop-motion campaign highlighting the value of craftsmanship through over 2,400 frames.

Dec 24 • 05:30 UTC

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