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Arts and Crafts, Asia, Intangible Heritage

The old and forgotten ‘Thattai’ work

October 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Lifestyles change, and with them change our means of living. With the growing times, there are certain professions that continue to be followed, but many …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Internship July December 2017

Weaving Culture through the Afghan rug

December 7, 2017January 1, 2018

Recently, I participated in a huge cultural conference held by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in Kabul, coordinated by various artisans across Afghanistan. This is …

Africa, Arts and Crafts, Capturing Culture, Internship July December 2017

Preserving Culture through craft in Lamu

December 5, 2017January 8, 2018

The famous monsoon trade of the western Indian Ocean entrenched a unique culture on the East African coast that is manifested by the magnificent stone …

Heritage News

Chennai, Jaipur and Varanasi join the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network

November 12, 2017January 18, 2018

We have grown listening and learning one form of art or another. The city of Chennai in India is known for its dance forms as …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Capturing Culture, Photo Stories

The story of carved faces from Bengal in India

November 11, 2017December 24, 2017

The masks are traditional objects of worship and devotion in Bengal. The craft of Gomira Mask making is one such art form. In its pristine …

Arts and Crafts, Blog

November theme of the month – Arts and Crafts

November 9, 2017June 12, 2020

How do we define�crafts?�Craft, in its simplest form, is defined as a product made by hand requiring particular set of skills�and�tools. Craftsmanship is the skill …

Arts and Crafts, Cultural Identity

Crafts of India: Traversing through the cultural heritage fabric

August 21, 2017December 19, 2017

In a diverse country like India, it is no surprise that a variety of crafts exist. Each state is known to have a number of …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Capturing Culture, Community, Interviews

Interview: Retelling the Story of Bidriware

August 15, 2017September 20, 2017

Any form of art or art requires a great deal of patience and a passion for art making. The Bidriware Artisans are one such category …

maasai Contemporary variation of the Ennani Enko

Arts and Crafts, Heritage News

Visit the spectacular beaded earrings exhibition in Nairobi

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

The Nairobi National Museum will be showcasing an exquisite collection of colorful beaded leather earrings. Known as Ennani Enko or Enchoni Enkiok are the characteristic …