handmade

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Nearly all of the work was done in-house, including fabrication and a handmade interior produced through Vera’s own upholstery department, reflecting an emphasis on craftsmanship and historical continuity rather than cosmetic overhaul.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Glinting under the exhibition centre lights, the gold brooch studded with gemstones on the startup founder's lapel was handmade by Indian artisans -- but artificial intelligence dreamt up its elaborate design.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Rae - not her real name - lives in the US state of Michigan, and runs a small business selling handmade jewellery.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Brenda Montoya, a 45-year-old U.S. citizen, said she closed her Lake Street shop, Artesania Rosa Mexicana, a handmade clothing and crafts store, in December when the ICE activity first started picking up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Lace doilies covered everything, and the furniture was handmade in a style that favored curving lines and dark woods.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland