My Life in Handicrafts — A Journey of Hands, Heart, and Heritage

A poignant narrative by an 82-year-old artisan, Anne Marie Thompson, reflecting on her lifelong journey of carpet weaving. Through her weathered hands and rich memories, she shares the profound cultural significance of traditional handicrafts. The story transcends mere skill, revealing how each thread carries ancestral stories, emotions, and cultural identity. She passionately argues that traditional crafts are not relics of the past, but living connections to heritage, capable of bridging generations and preserving cultural memories in an increasingly mechanized world.