And some crafts made by contemporary artisans are often mistaken for antiques.

Fruitlands has scheduled a Shaker crafts show on Oct. 4 and 5 featuring contemporary artisans from around the country who work in the Shaker tradition.

In those days, say contemporary artisans, only Michelangelo was paid to learn.

A silver bracelet set with obsidian or mother of pearl by a contemporary artisan can cost $300.

In the White House, Clinton placed donated handicrafts of contemporary American artisans, such as pottery and glassware, on rotating display in the state rooms.

Numerous temporary exhibitions feature works by contemporary artisans as well as the exhibits stored in the Museum's repositories.

The show will travel to six other cities in the United States and focuses on contemporary artisans.

It is for this reason that some of the contemporary artisans charge more than $2,500 for their rods today.

The softness of old mirrors is sometimes replicated by contemporary artisans for use in interior design.

One is the Museo della Maiolica, with ceramic works by contemporary artisans.