The lost art of weaving
A peek inside Madrid's Royal Tapestry Factory, where an ancient craft finds new life
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(Image credit: (REUTERS/Susana Vera)Unfortunately, a rich history doesn't guarantee a prosperous future. The factory has suffered several periods of financial strife and in 2015 nearly closed for good. With)

(Image credit: (REUTERS/Susana Vera))

(Image credit: (REUTERS/Susana Vera))





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Julianne McShane is a student at New York University in the Global Liberal Studies program. She has interned at The Week, The Improper Bostonian, and NBC News. She plans to pursue a career in journalism after graduating.
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