THERE'S A BAGEL renaissance on, with artisans turning out hand-rolled, heavily seeded, wood-oven-baked bagels all over the country.

WSJ: Battle for the Bagel's Soul

Locally, Tsakonas has developed close working relationships with artisans, whose traditional techniques are behind the houses' stacked stone walls and perfect whitewash.

WSJ: Community by Design | Architecture

The craftsmen own 26% of the equity in each company, with Artisans Micro Finance, a Fabindia arm holding 49%, and employees and other private investors holding the balance.

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