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Prasi: an ancient Balinese miniature art form transitions into the contemporary
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Prasi: an ancient Balinese miniature art form transitions into the contemporary

Dating back to the 16th century, the tradition of scribing leaves with cultural knowledge compiled into lontar manuscripts is undergoing an exciting new illustrative era, driven by younger generations of contemporary artists. 
Tuft Love: Young Chinese weave away stress with crafts
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Tuft Love: Young Chinese weave away stress with crafts

Using a craft gun to shoot yarn through a fabric screen, Nora Peng puts the finishing touches on a rug in the shape of a corgi's bottom — the perfect stress-relieving hobby for her frantic days.
Tuft Love: Young Chinese weave away stress with crafts
Lifestyle 3 years ago

Tuft Love: Young Chinese weave away stress with crafts

Using a craft gun to shoot yarn through a fabric screen, Nora Peng puts the finishing touches on a rug in the shape of a corgi's bottom -- the perfect stress-relieving hobby.
Brazil's unsung craft cheese winning fans in high places
Food 4 years ago

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Brazil's unsung craft cheese winning fans in high places

"'What do your cows eat that makes the cheese so delicious?'" people asked when 57 Brazilian cheeses won medals at the biennial "Mondial du Fromage" in Tours, France.
Imports imperil Jordanian makers of handcrafted shoes
Art & Culture 4 years ago

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Imports imperil Jordanian makers of handcrafted shoes

"This craft is on the verge of extinction," said the head of Shoe Manufacturers Association, lamenting that Jordanian shoemakers received little support.
Scents of time: Belgrade's last craft perfumery
Lifestyle 5 years ago

Scents of time: Belgrade's last craft perfumery

From a cobblestoned street in downtown Belgrade, the Sava perfumery has seen more than half a century sweep past without ceasing in its mission to keep the city's citizens smelling flowery and fresh.
Egyptian potters using Nile mud seek to protect their craft
Art & Culture 5 years ago

Egyptian potters using Nile mud seek to protect their craft

For generations, potters in the village of El Nazla have taken mud carried by the River Nile to craft their wares by hand, using techniques they say date back to Ancient Egypt.
Philanthropists rally to support arts during crisis
Headlines 5 years ago

Philanthropists rally to support arts during crisis

Indonesia’s philanthropists are calling on their peers and businesspeople to support the arts financially, saying the pandemic – despite its adverse effects – presents a golden opportunity to develop the creative sector.
Passion for purple revives ancient dye in Tunisia
Art & Culture 5 years ago

Passion for purple revives ancient dye in Tunisia

A Tunisian man has pieced together bits of a local secret linked to ancient emperors: how to make a prized purple dye using the guts of a sea snail.
Hundreds of djembe drum producers in Blitar stop production because of COVID-19 outbreak
National 6 years ago

Hundreds of djembe drum producers in Blitar stop production because of COVID-19 outbreak

Djembe drums, a traditional African musical instrument made of wood and sheep or goat hide, have been a popular product for craftsmen in Blitar since 2015, due to a surge in demand from China.
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