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Living in North Carolina

Meet Our Makers

Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the five talented artisans who won top honors in 2020 — and watch them at work.

by Our State Editors
Living in North Carolina

The Burls of Bakersville

An injury led a former factory worker and lumber salesman to a new career as an artist. Known today as The Bowlmaker, he gives fallen trees in Mitchell County their own second chances.

by Leigh Ann Henion
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Goat Lady Dairy

A legendary Climax dairy farm’s natural-rind goat’s milk cheese — which pairs perfectly with charcuterie — won the top prize in the Food category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.

by Katie Schanze
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Nicholas Nichols Knives

A Leland bladesmith’s masterfully crafted chef’s knife made with wood salvaged from the deck of the USS Battleship North Carolina won him the top prize in the Home & Garden category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.

by Katie Schanze
Quiz

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About North Carolina’s Wood-Carvers?

In North Carolina, wood-carvers transform an ordinary material into works of art — chiseling, whittling, and sculpting magnificent creations that reflect the state’s landscapes and wildlife.

by Alan Hodge
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Opie Way

Stylish leather sneakers that are cut, fit, and stitched by hand in Asheville won first place in the Style category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.

by Katie Schanze
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Motyl Pottery

An Asheville ceramic artist’s love for nature and her dedication to authenticity is reflected in her stunning pottery made from wild North Carolina clay, which won her the top prize in the 2020 Made in NC Awards.

by Katie Schanze
Meet the Maker: Troutman Chair Company
Home & Garden

Made in NC: Troutman Chair Company

Troutman Chair Company rockers have been swaying for nearly a century, so it’s hardly surprising they swayed the judges’ hearts and won first place in the Home & Garden category of Our State’s Made in NC Awards.

by K McKay
Arts & Culture

Made in NC: Blue Mountain Bowls

At Blue Mountain Bowls, the Overall Winner of Our State’s 2017 Made in NC Awards, local trees are given a new life as one-of-a-kind art pieces.

by K McKay
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