From Indian Villages To West Elm Shelves: Handmade Crafts Go High-End
That $2,300 rug with a faded floral pattern at West Elm? The $50 picture frame made of bone at Bloomingdale's? Both handcrafted by artisans in India.
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Weavers Turn Silk Into Diabetes Test Strips
In India, where silk is plentiful, the luxe fabric turns out to be more efficient — and cheaper — than paper or plastic for testing a diabetic's glucose levels.