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Four generations of flower makers.

For over 100 years, M&S Schmalberg, a factory in New York’s garment district, has made artificial fabric flowers — the only remaining business of its kind in the US.

I stumbled upon this short documentary by Joshua Charow and was mesmerized by the detail and precision of this craft. Schmalberg’s flowers have adorned clothing worn by everyone from Met Gala attendees to hotel employees.

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