Craft Sights

1. Porzellan Manufaktur

   • Germany
   • Sights › Craft

   Ever heard of Dresden china? Some of the most distinctive blue-and-white pottery actually comes from the nearby town of Meissen, where the famous firm of the same name still has a factory. Some 27km northwest of Dresden, Meissen is a compact, perfectly preserved old town dating back an amazing 1075 years. It’s the centre of a rich wine-growing region and makes a great day trip if you have a bit of time to spare in Dresden. The Albrechtsburg palace was the original manufacturing base when the industry was introduced by Augustus the Strong in 1710, but the Porzellan Manufaktur is now 1km southwest of the Altstadt, in an appropriately beautiful 1916 building.

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2. Danby Marble Company

   • Southern Vermont, USA
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   If your interest in marble is piqued, stop in at the Danby Marble Company, on the VT 7 north of Danby. The town is the site of what’s billed as ‘the largest underground marble quarry in the world.’ Perhaps you’re in need of some marble cut to your specifications? They make everything here from bookends to chessboards to vases.

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3. Dhamrai Metal Craft

   • Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
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   In Dhamrai most of the finest Raj-era buildings are occupied by brass or weaving workshops, and are slowly being restored to their former glory. One workshop that has received high praise is Dhamrai Metal Craft.

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4. Ming Village & Pewter Museum

   • Singapore City, Singapore
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   Reproduction Ming and Qing dynasty pottery is made in this workshop, where you can watch the craftspeople at work. The complete production process is done on the premises and guided tours are available. Ming Village is owned by Royal Selangor Pewter, whose products are sold at Orchard Rd’s Centrepoint and Takashimaya department stores. There’s also a small pewter museum here with some interesting pieces. The pewter is made in Malaysia, but the polishing and hand-beaten designs are demonstrated at the village. The showroom sells an extensive selection of pewter and porcelain. The company runs a free shuttle service from Orchard, Mandarin, Raffles and Pan Pacific Hotels…

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