The Craftsman

The Workshop is a personal project focusing on artisans and the beauty of the handcraft process. More that the attachment to the final product itself this project start with the desire to show the artisanal gestures and the philosophy of the artisans. The Workshop make the portrait of people that became singular in our society. Rather they spend their entire life to perfect their skills or embrace the artisanal path after quitting their job. They all have in common this vibrant passion for well-made and beautiful products. Cao Wei atelier looks like a small museum, full of shoes, leather goods and traditional Chinese arts. Cao Wei is making shoes for over 35 years. The bespoke shoes he offers in his atelier are amazingly well made and some pairs are rather unique. His dedication for his work is quest for perfection.