Craft connects us to the past and helps us better understand the present. I travel to learn about the world through the hands and hearts of artisans in hopes of preserving their traditions and promoting a greater appreciation of handmade things. My wanderlust as “The Design Tourist” drew me to East Germany, the cradle of Modernism and home to countless artisans and craftspeople. Click the link to read about my travels across East Germany in LaPalme Magazine.