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Bhil Tribe Women with their Products (Image Courtesy- Narendra Tripathi)

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Cultural Identity

Art of living through beads, Jhabua (MP)

April 22, 2020

Stringing thoughts and dreams into reality through colorful beads is a way of expression for the Bhil tribe. Mohini writes about their bead craft from Madhya Pradesh.

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Intangible Heritage

The fading tradition of Kalai

August 27, 2018August 9, 2018

The craft of doing Kalai or re-tinning hails from a rich historical silsila. Delhi has always been a city of imperial importance with presence of …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Community

Sikki Craft: Nature and Artistry

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017

This article was originally published on Nazariya, and was written by Ananya Maahir. Fusing a love for art and nature, Sikki work is one of …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program

Craftsmanship in Malawi

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016

Craftsmanship is the quality of design and work done shown in something made by hand artistry. Crafts are discussed as a form knowledge, as a …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Student Program

Guatemala’s Beautiful and Vibrant Textiles

November 7, 2016September 21, 2017

You cannot visit Guatemala without noticing, and falling in love with, its exquisite, multi-coloured textiles. These beautiful hand-woven fabrics are a fundamental part of Maya …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions, Urban

Paducah Kentucky, A UNESCO Creative City

November 4, 2016January 18, 2018

Every year when I was a kid, my family and I took the drive from Florida to Missouri during the holidays. That 18 hour road …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces

Macedonian Filigree: The Fading Shine of Silver

October 16, 2016December 19, 2016

All of the light have brighten up the glory of “Ohrid-charsija” this night. Many visitors are passing this street every day. Many of the stores …

Arts and Crafts, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program, Urban

Pa Ziboliboli- Public Space with Decreasing Public Interest

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016

A public space includes a vast array of places- gardens, beaches, parks, historical monuments, town squares, business centre, markets and museums. Malawi has a vast …

Capturing Culture, Student Program, Traditions

Horn Artistry

September 2, 2015December 24, 2015

Despite of having a rich historical background, horn craft is less known in India. It has a vast range of products and almost every part …