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Global Trade Gal

The Global Trade Gal Podcast gives international entrepreneurship, trade, business, and supply chain management advice. The Global Trade Gal - Anita - has over 30 years of experience living and working overseas as an entrepreneur. The Global Trade Gal podcast gives information, stories, advice - anything to do with entrepreneurship, trade, supply chain management, living and working overseas, creating, developing, and manufacturing home decor and home furnishing products. Anita’s company, Mondoro, sponsors the Global Trade Gal podcast; Mondoro designs, develops, and manufactures home decor and home furnishing products for the US market. To find out more about Anita and Mondoro, you can visit their website at Mondoro.com.

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Crafting Global Diplomacy: The Surprising Power of Handmade Traditions

October 30, 2025 • Deep Dive Team • Season 1 • Episode 14

In this episode, we delve into the compelling argument that handicrafts and artisan traditions wield significant soft power, fostering international understanding and cooperation.

Discover how the exchange of crafts—historically exemplified by diplomatic gifts and trade routes like the Silk Road—serves as a powerful, non-verbal communication tool for sharing rich cultural narratives.

We’ll also highlight contemporary initiatives like Crafting Peace, which leverage shared crafting experiences to build bridges between conflict-affected communities, promoting economic uplift and dismantling stereotypes.

With a detailed table of contents guiding our discussion, we’ll journey from ancient roots to modern applications, while addressing related business questions about manufacturing home decor products. This podcast positions the article within the larger context of Mondoro’s mission to support sustainable practices and cultural appreciation.

Tune in for insights that inspire connection and collaboration through the art of handmade traditions!

Read our blog https://mondoro.com/crafting-global-diplomacy-the-surprising-power-of-handmade-traditions/

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