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Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be an image of book, poster, magazine, newspaper and text that says 'CRAFT DIPLOMACY: THE SUBTLE SOFT POWER OF CRAFT Jun 4, 2026 by Leila Nazarian COMMENT PRINT AS PDF Craft diplomacy is form of cultural diplomacy that refers to the promotion and use of craft as means of fostering cross-cultural understanding and dialogue. By engaging cultural heritage and collective memory, craft offers an accessible means of connection, one that is continually shaped and reshaped through use and exchange.'.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be an image of text.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be an image of magazine and text.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be an image of magazine and text.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be an image of text.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be a graphic of text.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be a graphic of text that says '"Through exhibitions, multigenerational public programs, and community collaborations we have witnessed how craft transcends barriers of language, politics, and geography. It offers a shared space where histories are honored, contemporary voices are amplified, and collective healing can begin. By centering diverse makers and their stories, like ours become active participants in building a more inclusive and interconnected global community. Craft diplomacy, in this sense, is not simply about preserving tradition, it is about nurturing vibrant, evolving conversations that sustain cultural memory and inspire future generations." museums'.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be an image of newspaper, magazine and text that says 'the Natalie Executive Council United Kingdom, emphasizes human value embedded craft: witnessed enormous increase the last two decades, and renewed values that craft craft appreciation provenance, flow. wonder matched and deep an increase this has been the role value strategy craft lies craft diplomacy carries with developing soft power. its humanity Each crafted stories of culture, skill, and community. sharing these objects and stories, nations extend power over but connection with others. Craft diplomacy provides vital counterpoint to international politics rising tension, adversarial views and military grandstanding that feels far too prevalent now. The countries invest this, cultural capital."'.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be a graphic of magazine and text that says 'As artists around the world continue to reimagine craft conceptually, renewed attention is drawn to material practices once dismissed as merely prosaic. By approaching craft as a dynamic and critical practice, artists invite engagement that moves beyond historical categorization to position craft as a contemporary vehicle for cultural diplomacy. This shift challenges long-standing hierarchies that have subordinated craft to fine art, and instead reframes it as a medium of exchange that links communities through intertwined histories and shared practices.'.
Photo by Eclectic Decks on June 08, 2026. May be a graphic of text.
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Posted On: June 8th 2026, 07:23 pm
I recently wrote a short piece for @uscedu @publicdiplomacy on craft diplomacy. I got to talk inspiring leaders in the field from leading craft scholar in the U.S. Edward S. Cooke to the executive director of @craftcontemporary @rodyn.lopez and the executive director of @craftscouncil in the UK @nat_melton
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fatima.ibrahiminazarian 23 days ago

fatima.ibrahiminazarian

A great piece 👏

_yellowmountain a month ago

_yellowmountain

This is wonderfully written, thank you! 🧡

manuelmerkofer 2 months ago

manuelmerkofer

👏

jasmin.ferdoosi 2 months ago

jasmin.ferdoosi

👏❤️

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