Historical recipes reveal how various cultures think about and celebrate around food. The Craftsman’s Cookbook, produced in 1972 by the American Craft Council, had a “long and tasty germination,” according to editor Lois Moran.

Domestic life comes into focus in Kate Greenberg’s objects and furniture. In The Queue, the Oakland, California–based designer and maker shares about visiting an underground grotto, the craft community in the Bay Area, and the stone benches that she’d love to have in her own home.

A well-designed bench offers us a moment of rest and reflection—and a beauty all its own.

For Everett Noel, the handcrafted is a way of life. In The Queue, the Northern California knife maker shares about his habit of trading work with other makers at craft shows, the collaborative projects he’s working on, and the unique settings in Northern California where he’s seen art exhibitions.

The ancient game of backgammon is thriving, thanks to legions of die-hard players and a handful of craftspeople who create elegant, intricate sets.

Kristina Batiste’s minimalist ceramics are a tactile invitation to conversation. In The Queue, the Tacoma, Washington–based artist shares about the minimalist artists who inspire her, her favorite everyday tools, and an artwork that stopped her in her tracks.

A young Northern California knife maker creates stunning blades—and an integrated artistic life—finding inspiration in the work of his heroes.

Ceramic artist Kristina Batiste creates tableware and sculptures imbued with a subtle yet formidable force.

Cedric Mitchell makes funky glassware and design objects that enhance the drinking experience. In The Queue, the Los Angeles–based glassblower and designer shares his dream collaborations, how chromotherapy principles guide his work, and the strengths of the craft community in LA.

Eric Meyer’s modest, nonmechanical workshop is maximized to design ingenious, handcrafted tools for his fellow woodworkers.

Ger Xiong illuminates the Hmong American experience through evocative jewelry and textiles that riff on traditional forms and patterns. In The Queue, the Minneapolis-based artist shares the family connections forged through embroidery, his plans for an upcoming residency, and outstanding contemporary Hmong artists.

Six local artists share the people and spaces that define Minneapolis and Saint Paul, cities built on the handmade.