58 Going Behind the Zines
Zine publishers Megan Flores and
Gantala Press touch on the importance of
community in art-making
c r eat i v e co r ne r
63 Jezzel Wee
th r ea d
64 Sweet Dreams
The women of Locano keep the legacy of
abel Iloko warm in their hearts and urge the
Ilocano youth to do the same
S T RID E
72 Poetry in Motion
Le Flow Paris adds a touch of class and
spontaneity to an increasingly competitive market
with paint-injected, one-of-every-kind kicks
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“We believe in small but
good work.”
cesca t o rrente
Locano
92 Woven Narratives
Modernity threatens a centuries-old Bolivian
weaving tradition, but Ponchos Rojas is here to help
strengthen its connections to the world
tune
97 Aural Tradition
76 Barbers Tale Age-honed techniques and an enviable collection
of violin making paraphernalia play second fiddle to the
familial passion of The Vettoris for ‘sculpting sound’
COM PA SS 102 Cheers to That
Pride in their craft drives Underboss Barbers’
Ian Balaccua to persist and champion barbering as
a viable creative career
84 Global Appeal
What started as a novel gift idea for Peter Bellerby
becomes a full-fledged globe-making studio,
crafting globes the traditional way
palate
Pedro Brewcrafters balances loyalty to the craft with
consumer tastes, creating flavors that just might
redefine our notions of Filipino beer
108 Tokyo Sampler
Salaryman Lloyd Besin whips up a culinary storm
in his two-square-meter Tokyo kitchen
VOX
114 Rejuvenating the Sole
Fighting for the Marikina shoe industry’s heritage
by Buddy Tan, Black Wing Shoes Marikina
PA RTING SHOT
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119 Jemimah Dumawal sews a
conversation in thread
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