An east-bound journey far-away cultures that in the years have left their mark in the West.

A journey to discover natural materials - such as teak and mahogany, pith, the stone from the island of Cebu in the Philippines, Thai bronze, Colombian terracotta, loofa sponges which are the fruit of a trailing plant, coconut, mother-of-pearl leaf and Indian silk.

Searching for expert craftsmanship, the hidden secrets of craftsmen/artists who set store by their ancient art.

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