Author: Daniela
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21 Ways to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in Chicago
Chicagoans are commemorating Día de los Muertos — a Mexican holiday that honors deceased relatives and loved ones — across the city over the next month. The holiday, Day of the Dead in English, is a fiesta that celebrates life and death with ofrendas, or altars, as well as traditional music and dance, Mexican cuisine…
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Celebrate All Hallows’ Eve at Old Fort Niagara
Old Fort Niagara Press Release Old Fort Niagara invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the spirit of the season during its All Hallows’ Eve event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The family-friendly program explores how people of the past observed All Hallows’ Eve – now known as Halloween – through stories, legends,…
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Kalamkari Travels Between Worlds
This article was originally published as part of the AAJA Voices program. It can be read here. In a bright Brooklyn apartment, young professionals gather around a large wooden table, learning to work with natural dyes and the bamboo pens traditionally used in making kalamkari, an ancient artform from rural Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India. Artisans…
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Traditional Japanese Marbling Techniques Create Dreamy Wallcoverings
Natascha Maksimovic wants to bring people closer to nature. Using centuries-old techniques, the Margate, England–based artist, also known as Nat Maks, paints expansive marbled landscapes that immerse the viewer in mesmerizing organic motifs. “In a time when digital tools and AI are reshaping our lives, I feel it’s more important than ever to hold on to…
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Province of Fars, Iran’s Celebrated Handicrafts Center
The southern Iranian province of Fars, with its rich history, diverse climate, and vibrant tribal and rural population, stands as one of Iran’s most celebrated centers of handicrafts. Arts such as carpet weaving, kilim and jajim weaving, miniature painting, marquetry (khatamkari), woodcarving, pottery, basketry, and ceramics have deep roots in different parts of this province. These…
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Christmas Jars Cookbook
Jason and Kodi Wright share family recipes, crafts and stories to extend the global movement that changed millions of lives If you’d told us twenty years ago that a jar of spare change would one day lead to a cookbook, we probably would’ve laughed—right after asking if that cookbook came with coupons for takeout.” —…
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Lantern Festivals Worth Crossing the World to See
Known for their breathtaking illuminated displays, lantern festivals serve as celebrations of community, good luck, and new beginnings. Although particularly common in Asia — especially during New Year’s celebrations — lantern festivals occur worldwide. These scenic and often lively events usually feature live performances, tasty eats, and local artisans. The lanterns are often handmade, culturally…
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Former Timber Merchant Revives Ancient Art
In Jianghan district of Wuhan, Hubei province, Wu Youquan, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of traditional guqin making, has spent over two decades transforming himself from a timber merchant into a master luthier, a maker of stringed instruments. Born in 1972 in Tuanfeng, Hubei, the craftsman has adhered to the philosophy of “approaching…
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Isle of Wight Autumn Hedgelaying Event
This sounds like fun – and it’s free! A countryside tradition will take centre stage at an event this autumn. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet will host the Autumn Isle of Wight Hedgelaying competition on November 8, with the first event taking place earlier this year. Thomas Cowley, trustee of event organiser…
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Digital Meets Traditional Art
Khushi Chauhan is a visdev artist and illustrator from India. She enjoys narrating stories and capturing emotions through both digital and analogue tools, such as pencils and watercolors. “When I want to warm up for work, I draw on my iPad. And when I just want to sketch and chill, I draw in my physical sketchbook,”…
The Village Market 