Author: Daniela
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Tasting With the Eyes
The artificial display foods known as shokuhin sampuru that fill restaurant windows across Japan represent a fascinating innovation with nearly a century of history, showing how a uniquely Japanese craft evolved into an entire industry and pioneered a revolutionary form of visual communication. Sampuru first originated in the 1920s, when rapid modernization in Japan drew masses of rural…
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Every Year Crow Agency Becomes the “Teepee Capital of the World”
Every year in the middle of August the small community of Crow Agency, Montana becomes the “Teepee Capital of the World.” Thousands gather for the Crow Fair and set up over 1,000 teepees for a week-long celebration of tradition and culture.
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Some of the Most Expensive Products in the World
From silk kimonos and South Sea pearls to handmade globes and Moroccan rugs, Business Insider traveled the globe to uncover the stories behind some of the world’s most valuable handcrafted items.
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The Parintins Folklore Festival Is One of Brazil’s Liveliest and Most Extraordinary Events
Ed Cunningham of Time Out travels to the heart of the Amazon rainforest to attend the Parintins Folklore Festival, one of Brazil’s liveliest and most extraordinary events. Here’s his description of the event. It sounds AWESOME! Taking place on an island in the middle of the Amazon river, Parintins is accessible only by plane or…
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Xo Dang Artisan Crafts Traditional Instruments From the Forest
Vietnamnet global features A Huyen, who from a young age was immersed in the sounds of traditional instruments and learned, not only, to play them, but craft them. Although he graduated from university, A Huyen, an ethnic Xo Dang man from Village 3 in Dak To commune, Quang Ngai province, chose a different path: to…
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Ukraine Folk Festival
If you would like to learn more about Ukrainian culture and are in the Horsham, Pennsylvania area, stop by the Ukrainian Folk Festival on Sunday, Aug. 24th. The event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham. The event will…
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Richard Wu Breaks the Mold
Solitaire International features the “iconoclast” Richard Wu and his “one-off, new-age” jewelry. Richard Wu is the architect of the unexpected, and breaking the mould is second nature to him. His artistry lies in expressing his existential angst through one-off, new-age creations. Starting out as a traditional jade carver and engraver in Suzhou, China, and later learning…
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Berndnaut Smilde Constructs Nimbus Clouds
NimbusBerndnaut Smilde’s Nimbus art series consists of slow-motion videos depicting self-made clouds emerging and decomposing in a void. The footage was captured with a high speed camera resulting in a slowed down visualization on how clouds evolve, change shape and reflect light. The Nimbus works present a transitory moment of presence in a specific location. They…
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Traditional African Craft Markets
NewsBytes gives us a primer on the best traditional craft markets in Africa. I Africa is dotted with diverse cultures, each with its own artistic expressions. If you’re a traveler looking for authentic souvenirs without spending a fortune, Africa’s craft markets are a treasure trove of budget-friendly finds. The markets are not just places to…
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“East/West Batik and Beyond” Featured at Seattle’s Center on Contemporary Art
It’s hard to believe these beautiful textiles are made by hand-drawing layers of melted wax on fabric then repeatedly dying it in carefully tended indigo vats. Jieyi Ludden Zhou, a Chinese American teacher and artist living in Shanghai, co-curated the show “East/West Batik and Beyond” to highlight the traditional heritage of crafts of women in…
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