The international manufacturing scene is often shrouded in mystery. Who makes what, where—and why? Furnishings brands are traveling far and wide to harness regional strengths, namely talented artisans, vast natural resources and indigenous trades.
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Vietnam It Takes a Village How to build a 2.2-million- square-foot, vertically integrated factory. |
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China Don’t Roll Your Eyes When I Tell You It’s Made in China Luxury brands navigate consumer trepidation about Chinese-made goods. |
India Making Tradition Modern A centuries-old legacy of craftsmanship gets a modern update. |
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South Africa Import(ant) Work Two couples’ collaborations withAfrican artisans bring new opportunities. |
Italy Heritage Textile Mills: A Struggle to Survive As fabric sourcing goes global, Italy’s artisans fight to stay competitive. |
Indonesia & Myanmar 
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