Arts and entertainment
May 28, 2021
Different types of goods have been perceived as luxury over the centuries. Image credit: Sotheby’s
By Sarah Ramirez
While the definition of luxury has evolved over the course of several centuries, craftsmanship has often been at the forefront.
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