Craftsoul

This documentary series delves into the human stories of Taiwanese artisans and explores the exquisite techniques they employ.

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Beyond Words: Taiwanese Typographer Teresa Mou - CRAFTSOUL Ep1
Typeface shapes our first impression towards a text, and a well-designed font family could take up to a decade to develop. Focusing on Hanzi font design, Taiwanese typographer Tere
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From Literature to Petals: Artistic Approach to Flower Arrangement - CRAFTSOUL Ep2
As a literature graduate, floral designer Lin Che-wei transforms words into pleasing bouquets. By carefully listening to his customers’ needs, Lin creates floral design that resona
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Silhouettes of Yin and Yang: Paper Cutting Artist Yang Shih-yi - CRAFTSOUL Ep3
Taiwanese artist Yang Shih-yi sees paper cutting art as a way to share blessings with others. By using techniques such as intaglio and relief carving, Yang creates beautiful silhou
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Crafting Beauty With Fire: Taiwanese Jewelry Maker Lu Jei-chih - CRAFTSOUL Ep4
Enamel jewelry is a fine craft that requires patience and finesse to make. Drawn by the beauty of enamelwork and metalwork, Taiwanese jewelry maker Lu Jei-chih strives to create pi
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The Artistry Behind Taiwanese Wrought Iron Window Grilles - CRAFTSOUL Ep5
Wrought iron window grilles in Taiwan are visually pleasing security measures that are installed on old building facades. While the demand for handcrafted window grilles is in cons
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Ink and Needles: Taiwanese Tattoo Artist Ho Fan - CRAFTSOUL Ep6
Tattoo is an intimate and embodied form of self-expression. Taiwanese tattoo artist Ho Fan attends to the stories and personal significance behind his works, as they would be worn
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The Sound That is Alive: Taiwanese Drum Maker Wang Hsi-kun - CRAFTSOUL Ep7
The difference between a drum and a decent drum is in the sound. In pursuit of sonorous sound, Taiwanese drum maker Wang Hsi-kun employs century-old techniques to craft thunderous
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Reliving the Good Old Days of Taiwan in Miniature - CRAFTSOUL Ep8
Taiwanese miniature artist Hank Cheng recreates scenes from the past with attention to detail. To depict the passage of time, Cheng applies multiple layers of textures to his model