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Art & Culture 4 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.
Art & Culture 4 years ago
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Indian sari weavers toil to keep tradition alive
Mohammad Sirajuddin's cramped studio is typical of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India's dwindling community of artisans painstakingly working by hand to produce silk saris, uniquely cherished among their wearers as the epitome of traditional Indian sartorial style.
Academia 4 years ago
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Racial apartheid continues, targeting Indonesian war victims
In October 2021, under the banner of “collective recognition”, the Dutch government announced that in the coming four years, they would allocate 20.4 million euro (US$23.36 million) in a show of appreciation for the Indische gemeenschap (Indies community) and to highlight their special place in Dutch society.
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