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Adrian

Whip Maker

Adrian is a traditional whip maker, carefully cutting and braiding leather by hand to sustain one of Australia’s enduring rural crafts.
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Alicia Mora Igra

Umbrella Maker

Originally from Chile, Alicia discovered umbrella making in the 1970s under a Polish master artisan who trained her in the traditional European methods. She inherited not only his knowledge, but also the historic German and English presses, drills and sewing machines that still shape every umbrella she creates.
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Daniel & Piper

Book Binders

Books & Boxes is one of the last places in Queensland where books are still made and repaired by hand. Master binder Daniel brings decades of experience to the craft, restoring damaged volumes and creating new bindings through traditional techniques. Working beside him is Piper, an apprentice learning the rhythm, patience and precision of bookbinding. Their studio preserves a heritage practice that is rapidly disappearing, showing that handmade books still have a place — as objects of meaning, memory and care.
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Heritage Hands acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we document and create, and pays deep respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We honour the cultural traditions, stories and craft practices that continue across Country.

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