Artisans
Each page introduces one craftsperson: who they are, what they make, where to find their shop, and the conversations we've filmed together.
The archive · growing
Artisan names and details are placeholders until each page is written.
Embroidery, beadwork and red banners for the stage, made in a shop that has served opera troupes for decades.
A family spice shop, and the origin story that became the model for the children's book.
Brush, ink and a lifetime of practice in a single stroke.
Clay thrown, trimmed and fired by hand.
Baskets and furniture woven from rattan and bamboo.
Movement, costume and music handed down through a troupe.
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If you know someone keeping a traditional trade alive in Singapore, we'd love to hear their story.
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