FARGO - Spring's a month away, but you don't have to wait for sunshine. Gilded crafts create a bright spot in the final weeks of winter. Floral vases, branches and plastic toys go for the gold with ...

Located on the northern bank of the Red River, Kieu Ki is known as the only village in Vietnam still practicing the traditional craft of producing gold leaf. Located on the northern bank of the Red ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gold has always been one of the most sought-after finishes. For thousands of years, the precious metal ...

KANAZAWA, Japan — In a cramped room, Shinichi Netsuno sits cross-legged on a thin mat and guides a stack of specialized paper as it's pounded by a mechanical hammer. In between each sheet is a small ...

Kanazawa takes its arts and crafts seriously. Even the city’s manhole covers – adorned with bucolic scenes of riverside temples and ancient castles – are beautiful. Then again the city, the capital of ...