Category: Handcrafts
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“Tradition Does Not Confine Us – It Guides Us”
In a recent post I acknowledged my mixed feelings about traditional cultures. Subsequently, I came across this column by Tiffani Gyatso in Buddhistdoor Global. She writes beautifully about the tension between tradition and modernity and concludes: Tradition sustains; contemporaneity provokes. And perhaps the future of art—of those expressions that truly touch the human spirit—lies precisely…
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How 15 Traditional Crafts Survived For Centuries
From India’s handmade paper and sacred metal mirrors, to Japan’s soy sauce fermented in 100-year-old barrels, Business Insider gives us an inside look at centuries-old traditions around the globe to see how they’re still standing.
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Sri Lanka Traditional Masks
Abigail King writes about her trip to Sri Lanka where she learns how to carve traditional masks. In the process she also learns about the meanings behind them. We’re in Galle in southern Sri Lanka, a windswept port with old stone ramparts, and years of tradition. If you left the palm trees by the crashing…
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Reviving Traditional Crafts
Ulaanbaatar, May 28, 2025 /MONTSAME/. An exhibition showcasing the collection of works by artist, researcher, and felt crafter Uriankhai D.Tangad, dedicated to his 80th birthday, took place on May 23-27, 2025, at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. Ethnographer, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Cultural Studies D. Tangad said, “Today I am displaying some of my…
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Preserving Ancient Vietnamese Crafts
Phường Bách Nghệ is a passionate group dedicated to preserving and reinventing Việt Nam’s traditional crafts. From reviving ancient techniques to introducing fresh, modern designs, their mission breathes new life into time-honored craftsmanship. The group is paving new paths to ensure these ancient arts thrive in today’s world.
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Annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration
If you are looking for something to do next weekend and you are in the Macon Georgia area the annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration will be held at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15. According to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Superintendent Carla Beasley,…
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“Products of Peace” Empowers Filipino Women
After years of armed conflict, ‘Products of Peace’ and weaving provide Filipino women with a platform for empowerment
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National Handloom Day – Celebrating Threads of Tradition in India
Every year, National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, 2024, in India, It is a vibrant homage to the rich tapestry of Indian tradition, culture, and craftsmanship. This day is not just a special day for the skilled artisans who weave magic with threads, but also a reminder of the stories, heritage, and art that bind our…
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Livart Workshop
Hyundai Livart has introduced “Livart Workshop,” a museum specializing in handmade furniture and crafts, at the official online mall, “Livart Mall.” Through this, the strategy is to pioneer a market for competitive domestic small manufacturer workshops and expand awareness. At the Livart workshop, you can experience 10 workshops of furniture craftsmen and handicraft artists nationwide…
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Rocky Mountain Folk School
In our smartphone world of instant technological results, many find themselves longing for the classic skills and more reflective pastimes of days gone by. Rocky Mountain Folk School, located in beautiful Grand Lake, Colorado provides people with the opportunity to work with their hands “long enough to get lost in a creative moment.” For those…
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