The Artifact Blog
Introducing The Archive
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The ARTIFACT Archive documents sixteen years of small-batch production runs, limited editions, prototypes, one-offs, and retired designs—many made in quantities of fewer than a dozen.
BACK TO SCHOOL. IVY STYLE.
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Inspired by classic Ivy Style, we brought together khaki canvas, vintage herringbone wool, and striped deadstock awning fabric for a small collection of bags and accessories handmade in our Omaha studio.
Field Tested: A Knitting Designer’s Year With the ARTIFACT Project Bag
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After a year of heavy use, knitwear designer Alicia Plummer shares why the ARTIFACT No.103 Project Bag has become both her go-to knitting bag and an everyday carry.
Why We Still Make Things Here
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The third edition of Crafted With Pride celebrates American manufacturing and the companies keeping it alive. We’re honored to be included—and to share what making in small batches allows us to do differently.
Why Chuck Williams Is the GOAT
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Most people know the name Williams-Sonoma, but few know the man behind it. Chuck Williams wasn’t just a retailer — he was a tastemaker, carpenter, WWII mechanic, and cookbook author who changed how Americans cook at home. This is why he deserves the title: the GOAT of home goods retail.