African basket weaving is a centuries-old tradition that marries creativity with functionality. With the advent of technology ...

POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — In a remote community nestled in the rolling foothills of Mt. Matutum, South Cotabato’s landmark peak, boys are taking up the cudgels to keep their traditional ...

In Oman’s cultural landscape, traditional crafts hold deep historical and social significance. Among these, weaving stands as one of the ...

Della Cheney’s book “Weaving Our World”, published on May 26, is a reminder of the importance traditional practices can, and should, still have on the world today. Being born and raised in Kake gave ...

Thimphu, March 11, 2024 – The top 3 Winning teams of the competition titled “From Pixel to Fabrics: Digital Design in Traditional Weaving” received awards today from Her Majesty Gyalyum (Queen Mother) ...

The textile industry of India is one of the richest in the world, where every region and culture contributes a unique weaving tradition that carries its own history and significance. While the world ...

Pelas, a type of woolen kelim carpet, serves as a versatile floor covering designed to protect against the humidity, cold, and heat of the ground. According to Visit Iran, this ancient craft continues ...

It is well recognized that hand weaving and crafting sectors are one of the alpha non-agricultural sources of income in Ethiopia. It is a traditional technology to produce specialty fabrics as well as ...

This article by Aishwarya Baidar was first published in The Record (Nepal); an edited version is republished below as part of a content-sharing agreement with Global Voices. Shaded from the scorching ...