I am so lucky to work with many incredible people around the world. The relationships have often grown from professional to lifelong friendships. It has been wonderful to learn from master craftspeople who have been practising their skills for decades as well as watching young talent grow and watch their enthusiasms with new designs. Through the various artisan’s life stories, I have learnt a little about the culture and history of their country, and the universal importance of family, creativity and as careful an impact on the environment as is possible. I love sitting with artisans discussing ideas, materials, and meanings of stones and designs.