Crafts
This Bronze Age Ship Replica, Made From Reeds and Goat Hair, Just Sailed 50 Nautical Miles
Researchers constructed the vessel using a list of materials found on a 4,000-year-old clay tablet
Paper Cuttings Made by 17th-Century Schoolgirls Discovered Beneath Floorboards
The fragile cutouts are going on display at Sutton House in London, which was once a boarding school for girls
Meet the Taxidermists Who Care for the Animals at Your Favorite Museums
Only a few U.S. museums still employ the specialists. The rest rely on a small group of highly skilled contractors
See a Restored Ancient Roman Helmet—and Two Shiny New Replicas
The 2,000-year-old Hallaton Helmet is now on permanent display at the Harborough Museum in England
How Medieval Women Expressed Their 'Forbidden' Emotions
Upper-class women used letters and embroidery to reflect on their inner lives
These 3,000-Year-Old Treasures Were Forged From Meteoritic Iron
New research reveals that two Bronze Age artifacts from the Treasure of Villena contain iron from a meteor that hit a million years ago
Is Kyrgyzstan the Next Adventure Travel Destination?
Breathtaking hikes, yurt stays and opportunities for cultural immersion are attracting trekkers from around the world
Archaeologists Discover a 'High-End' Blacksmith's Iron Age Workshop
Found in Oxfordshire, the "smithy" was active at the beginning of a transformative era in Britain
Water Worker Stumbles Upon 2,500-Year-Old Gold Necklaces in Spain
The artifacts could shed new light on the Iron Age history of the region
'Irreplaceable' Artifacts Stolen From a Museum in Sheffield, England
The 12 items are part of the region's rich history as a metalworking capital
These Asian American Artists Merge Traditional Aesthetics With Contemporary Practices
Jewelers Reiko Ishiyama and Jeong Ju Lee redefine the “American Spirit” at the Smithsonian’s upcoming Craft Show
The Blue That Enchanted the World
Indigo is growing again in South Carolina, revived by artisans and farmers with a modern take on a forgotten history
The Art of Wearing Works of Art
From Japanese kimono silks to Navajo jewelry, Smithsonian’s 2022 Craft2Wear brings shoppers into a world of wearable craft and design
The Colorful History Behind Panama's Mola
Made by hand, this clothing staple is an important piece of the country's rich culture
The Real Panama Hat
For centuries, Panamanian artists have been weaving "pinta'o" from natural fibers
Traditionally Dyed Eggs Spring Into Action for Ukraine
The colorful folk art is a centuries-long custom
Retired Astronaut Launches a Fabric Line Inspired by Her Views of Earth From Space
Karen Nyberg's two missions to the International Space Station over her 30-year career with NASA fueled her creativity as an artist
The Legend of the Music Tree
Exotic lumber salvaged from a remote forest in Belize is the world’s most coveted tonewood
Three Craft Artists Share How the Pandemic Has Reshaped Life and Art
Traditional and innovative specialists make ready for the upcoming virtual Smithsonian Craft Show and Sale
American History as Seen Through Quilts
For historians, the textiles are much more than just decorative covers for a bed
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