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Ajrak Printing workshop, in Bhitshah,Sindh.

Archaeology, Arts and Crafts, Asia, Community, Cultural Identity, Heritage, Local

Discovering Sindhi Heritage in a Sufi City

April 8, 2020

Bhitshah, a town in the Sindh region of Pakistan, is historical town famous for one of the oldest techniques of textile printing – Ajrakh. Read as Arif writes.

Asia, Blog, Heritage

Bidriware: The Craft of Metal and Mud

March 17, 2017March 31, 2017

This article was written by Sakshi Jain and published originally on Nazariya. Bidriware is a handicrafts which recognises itself as the symbol of Wealth and …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Best From Our Students, Blog, Capturing Culture, Experts, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions, Travel

The Magical Hands Behind Bell Metal Casting in Madhya Pradesh

February 26, 2017February 19, 2018

The exceptional craftsmanship of a wavering community in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh Indian crafts are famous for their authentic look of antiquity, with every piece suggesting …

Arts and Crafts, Best From Our Students, Heritage, Student Program

Murano: The Venetian Glass Island

November 8, 2016December 27, 2016

Visiting the Venetian Lagoons is “dreams come true” for most people out there. This was no less in my case. Though Venice is most loved …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Religious, Student Program, Traditions

Lithuanian Traditional Cross Crafting

November 7, 2016November 7, 2016

Last week I had the grand opportunity to take part in the sixth Advisory Forum organised by the Institute where I currently work: the European …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Student Program

The Traditional Craftsmanship of Malawi

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016

Though intangible, art has a great value to humanity. Art not only defines the culture of a people, but is in fact manifestation of the …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

October Theme : Traditional Crafts and Craftsmanship

September 29, 2016November 14, 2016

Don’t we love collecting souvenirs from the place we travel to. We often indulge in buying local, handmade crafts that are native of a particular region …

Arts and Crafts, Built Heritage, Community, Discover, Performance

Exploring Traditional Crafts through The Crafts Museum in Delhi

September 8, 2016November 14, 2016

The museum: The Crafts Museum (National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum) is one of the loved and most visited museums in New Delhi. Located in one part of Pragati …