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Elephantine: The Nubian highway’s trade hub

March 15, 2017September 24, 2017

The patches of land that have importance along the Nile, are those were trade flourished. Elephantine is one such important piece of land. Introduction: Elephantine …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Capturing Culture, Community, Conservation, Experts, Explore the Unexplored, Features, Heritage, Industrial, Student Program, Traditions, Travel

The Shahtoosh Shawls

March 14, 2017November 9, 2017

Far north of India, lies one of the most politically and militarily turbulent state, Kashmir. The ongoing conflict between Indian and Pakistani military has rendered …

Asia, Blog, Capturing Culture, Experts, Uncategorized

Jalatarangam: Aquatic Melodies

March 10, 2017September 21, 2017

Originally published on Nazariya, this article was researched by Saif Ansari and Written by Seemab Alam, . It is intriguing to look at how the …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Heritage, Photo Stories

The Tibetan Market in Dehradun: Diaspora and Economy

March 1, 2017February 19, 2018

An intermingling of cultures is inevitable when diasporic connections are forged. The Tibetan Market in Dehradun is a�testament to this notion. Introduction The Tibetan market …

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Born and Raised in Iowa: A Farming Heritage

February 28, 2017September 24, 2017

Any highway, interstate, street, or gravel road in Iowa, USA passes by hundreds of family owned farms that support the world with food, jobs, and …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Community, Discover, Traditions

Benaras: Handlooms, Weavers and Sarees

February 25, 2017March 4, 2017

The handloom industry dates back to ancient times. It still thrives today among the artisans of our country.� The Evolution of the Indian Handloom: Indian …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Community, Heritage, Traditions

Chanderi Sarees: The glory of Bundelkhand

February 24, 2017October 14, 2017

A visit to the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh�which is�home to the famous handwoven fabric ‘chanderi’, popularized by the�chanderi�sarees� The beauty of women is …

Blog, Capturing Culture, Community, Features, Food Heritage, Traditions

Tuna fishing: An act of ritual significance in Sardinia

February 23, 2017September 24, 2017

Fishing has been popular in Sardinia as a local industry since the 18th century. In fact, tuna is synonymous with Sardinia’s cultural milieu. The Fishy …

Asia, Blog, Capturing Culture, Community, Food Heritage, Heritage, Traditions

Khari Baoli: Asia’s largest spice market

February 19, 2017March 21, 2017

From a step-well to Asia’s largest spice market, Khari Baoli is a trove of exotic condiments. Trying to look at local economies within the city …