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slug: "the-dustworks"
booth: "S10"
room: "Smokestack"
category: "Food and Kitchen"
hometown: "Crozet, VA"
websiteUrl: "https://thedustworks.com"
instagramUrl: "https://www.instagram.com/the_dustworks/"
title: "The Dustworks"
description: "The Dustworks — Food and Kitchen. Find booth S10 in Smokestack at Indie Craft Parade 2026, September 11–13 at Judson Mill, Greenville, SC."
image: "https://pub-f94c7690c5b84c079fa70f181363e3ea.r2.dev/gallery/2026/6173/1.webp"
boothOrder: 10
directoryOrder: 103
photos:
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  - "https://pub-f94c7690c5b84c079fa70f181363e3ea.r2.dev/gallery/2026/6173/2.webp"
  - "https://pub-f94c7690c5b84c079fa70f181363e3ea.r2.dev/gallery/2026/6173/3.webp"
  - "https://pub-f94c7690c5b84c079fa70f181363e3ea.r2.dev/gallery/2026/6173/4.webp"
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Vu Nguyen is a metalworker based in Crozet, Virginia, specializing in handcrafted  culinary tools. A former chef and restaurateur, he brings a deep understanding of the kitchen to his craft. Working with steel, non-ferrous metals, and wood, Vu creates tools that are both functional and artful. His work reflects a commitment to utility, tactile beauty, and lasting quality—designed to elevate everyday cooking through thoughtful, hand-crafted design.