Around Konstanz and the Lake Constance region, artisans keep alive traditional crafts from woodwork and ceramics to textiles and glass, often sold through workshops, markets and cooperatives. Buying directly from these makers supports local livelihoods and the survival of heritage skills. Choosing handmade regional crafts over mass-produced souvenirs provides fair income to artisans and helps preserve the cultural traditions of the historic lakeside city and its surrounding region.