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Temple & Gallery
A future for which the bell tolls
Anton Hasell draws on the auditory heritage of cathedrals to fabricate bells that will resonate into the distant future.
The hidden art of flower petal bead making
Shalome Lateef threads stories and petals into garlands of prayer.
The crafting of sacred spaces in Australia
Pamela See finds creative work in devotional sites of Buddhist, Sikh, Catholic, Biniji and Mungguy peoples.
Mezuzah: At the threshold between world and home
Elisa Ronzoni writes about the mezuzah as a device that turns the home into a sacred space.
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Featured Articles
From Issue 37 ✿ Temple & Gallery
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Modimo O Mogolo/God is Good bracelets
Boitshoko Kebakile-Mashaba shares the story behind her jewellery, which reminds the wearer of their divine nature.
by Boitshoko Kebakile-Mashaba
The Andes as temple
Keka Ruiz Tagle evokes the wisdom of her ancestors contained in vessels of light.
by Keka Ruiz Tagle
Temples in Rockhampton
Artist and educator Pamela See (Xue Mei-ling) shares her experiences of temples in Rockhampton, where she taught paper cutting during the Moon Festival 2024.
by Pamela See
Makers’ Tale: Craft, light and sound in a sacred space
Loucia Manopoulou writes about an exhibition of contemporary craft in Salisbury Cathedral.
by Loucia Manopoulou
Stay in the Loop
With recent news
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What is the value of craft?
The inaugural report on the Value of Craft argues that craft plays a critical role in addressing the challenges of our time.
The year of the dandelion
To celebrate Garland's 10th year, we have selected the dandelion, a symbol of endurance, as our flower of 2025.
Angeles Jacobi ✿ Unravelling home
Sara Lindsay reflects on a poignant textile installation that unravels knitted images of home.
Notes from a Craftsman: Magical moments at hand
Aratrik Devvarman reflects on his homage to the craftspeople in his world.
My relationship with the earth
LOkesh Ghai reflects on the noble vocation of Ramesh Kumar Gangoli, who helps those who could otherwise not walk on this earth.
A lost smile: The invisible shoemaker
A touching tribute from LOkesh Ghai of Sanjay, the master shoemaker.
Days we celebrate on the Garland platform:
Animita
Stories from South America
Chinese New Year
You are invited to discover the wise serpents hidden in our garden.
Beyond the Gallery
A conversation on 28 January
Current Exhibitions
Highlights from our calendar
Full Listing
Max Adrian: RIPSTOP
The Center for Craft (Asheville, North Carolina)
26 July - 29 March 2025
Weaving matter: material experimentation
Ararat Gallery TAMA (Ararat)
12 October - 16 February 2025
re/JOY
Australian Design Centre (Sydney)
22 November - 19 February 2025
Upcoming Talks
Future Major Events
Fajr International Festival of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts
20 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025
Tehran, Iran
Pottery Expo
22 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025
Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia
Ubud Open Studios
22 May 2025 - 25 May 2025
Ubud, Bali
Alice Springs Beanie Festival
20 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
Alice Springs
Cheongju Craft Biennale
4 Sep 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
Cheongju, South Korea
Inacraft
1 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2025
all halls, Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center, Indonesia
Australian Ceramics Triennale
2 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2025
Fremantle, Australia
Australian Ceramics Open Studios
8 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2025
Australia
Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival, Melbourne Ikebana Container Award & Hiroe Swen Exhibition
29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
Salon, Community & Linen Rooms, Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne Recital Centre & Bereula House (Mornington)