The profusion of exquisite azulejos (tin-glazed ceramic tiles) on buildings throughout Portugal is a visual highlight of the country.

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For many travelers, a highlight of visiting Ireland is shopping for exquisite traditional crafts and other items. Artisans of Leisure knows the best artisans, studios and shops—places that showcase and preserve centuries-old craft techniques and traditions and are great places to see and buy beautiful handmade items.

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The iconic Taj Mahal is a must-visit for travelers in India. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the Taj Mahal and other sites in Agra.

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Cairo, Egypt, is one of our favorite destinations for insider shopping and decorative arts tours in the Middle East.

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We recently caught up with the founder of Araminta Campbell, one of Scotland’s leading designers of luxurious handwoven tweeds and tartans. For a unique insider experience in Edinburgh, we can arrange an exclusive visit to the Araminta Campbell studio. 

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For travelers interested in Scandinavian design and textiles, the Svenskt Tenn store in Stockholm is a must. Founded in 1924, Svenskt Tenn began as a pewter shop run by local art teacher Estrid Ericson and has since grown into one of Sweden’s most highly regarded design and textile shops. The store received the “Purveyor to […]

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If you’re interested in Japanese pottery, we highly recommend having Artisans of Leisure arrange a private meeting with Robert Yellin. Considered a foremost authority on Japanese yakimono (ceramics), Yellin has lived in Japan since 1984 and has written and lectured extensively both in Japan and abroad. Yellin runs Yakimono Gallery from an early 20th-century teahouse steeped […]

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Traditional crafts are an important part of daily life in Nepal. They also offer many great options for travelers wanting to collect beautiful objects that directly relate to Nepalese culture. For those interested in shopping, we arrange visits to exclusive boutiques and studios in Kathmandu and elsewhere to browse for exceptional crafts made by Nepalese […]

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