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The Crafting Correspondent

Alke Groppel-Wegener

Come along with me as I share my thoughts on travel, crafts, and the intersection of the two. There might also be some nerding out about theme parks and afternoon teas, cause it's all about the experiences!

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Latest Issues

Arts, Crafts and Lots of Buttons

The concept of ‘crafts’ is complex and layered. For one person, it might mean a very specific way of working. For another, it might be all about traditional methods. For a third, it might be representational of a culture. In our minds, any...

7 days ago
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Peru for Textile Lovers - Part 1: Museums

If you are passionate about textiles or overall fibre art, Peru is likely a dream destination for you. (It certainly was for me, and as it clocks in as a 12-hour flight from Western Europe, a well-considered trip, but it is oh-so-worth a pl...

17 days ago
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What to consider when booking craft travel

Having the opportunity to explore the world while also exploring some crafts along the way is pretty special. But making it work takes some effort beyond the usual logistics of travel, because you don’t just have to book transport and accom...

a month ago
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Carpets Galore

Making rugs, carpets and tapestries are crafts that can be found around the world. Often the outcomes are highly decorative, representing the culture they come from and encoding meaning in the motifs they feature. Because they are not neces...

a month ago
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Petrykivka

Let’s start with a short disclaimer: At the time of writing (May 2026), Ukraine is in the middle of a war and I in no way suggest you should travel there while this is going on. I, myself, also haven’t been. Yet. But especially because the...

2 months ago
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