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Korea's traditional arts and crafts find new life in Bukchon

In the narrow, climbing alleys of Bukchon, where the heavy tiled roofs of traditional hanok houses frame the skyline of modern Seoul, visitors are increasingly being invited to do...

A visual art form boosts creative industries in Oman

In a peaceful corner of the Wilayat of Samayil, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, threads intertwine across wooden planks, telling tales of art and identity. This art form is the work of....

An Omani Artisan weaving tradition into modern design

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

Kanakaʻole, Zane ʻohana transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts

Bishop Museum on OК»ahu will feature the works of NДЃlani KanakaК»ole, Sig Zane, KЕ«haК»oК»Д«maikalani Zane, whose creative practices are deeply rooted in hula К»aihaК»a.

Letter: Native Hawaiian cultural arts are alive and well

Recently, two historic cultural events took place at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. On April 18, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra presented Michael-Thomas Fournai’s “Raise Hawaiki,” the...

Folk Art Lives On in Texas

The American Folk Art Museum admits that, “The exact definition of folk art can be nebulous and is often contested,” but nevertheless strives to define it as any art that celebrate...

Merrie Monarch fair features work of beloved ipu heke maker

When the Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair kicked off Wednesday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo, it gave shoppers their first chance to support new vendors...

In Marshall, North Carolina, a Group of Ballad Singers Reflects on how Hurricane Helene Affected Their Tradition

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Renewed interest in traditional Malaysian lutes comes with strings attached

Among the stories Sarawak instrument craftsman Salomon Gau inherited from his elders is one that begins not with wood or strings but with spirits. He recalled being told how spirit...

It’s the final Merrie Monarch craft fair featuring work of beloved ipu heke maker

The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair kicked off Wednesday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo, giving shoppers their first chance to support new vendors making...

Social-impact Luthiery

More than 150 years ago, in the heart of Appalachia, James Edward Thomas, known as Uncle Ed, loaded up a handcart and pushed it along the banks of Troublesome Creek, selling his ha...

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An archer in traditional outfit riding a horse shoots arrows at a target during the Yabusame horseback archery demonstration at Sumida Park in Tokyo. — AFP

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‘Tales of the Artisan’ brings magic to Fauquier Community Theatre

The charming and enchanting new musical tells the story of a Scots/Irish family who flee political persecution in America in 1814. By STUB ESTEY

People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments

In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on t...

Old tradition of dancing at the crossroads alive and well in Cork community

Cheriyal Scroll Gets a Makeover for Survival

Telangana’s traditional Cheriyal scroll paintings find new life on ceramic plates, wooden décor and canvas art to attract modern audiences

Bishop Museum features the works of NДЃlani KanakaК»ole, Sig Zane, KЕ«haК»oК»Д«maikalani Zane

The Zane ʻohana, continues to transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts, while celebrating their rich heritage and environmental stewardship.

Heritage as River: Past, Present, and Future

Thunderous drums, graceful dances, and smoke spouting from woks and grills, all cultural practices developed a long time ago in a distant land, now the standard menu for celebratin...

Bringing Traditional Art To Modern Homes With Pichwai | Phoenix Kessak

Explore how Pichwai paintings combine traditional Indian artistry with modern décor, adding timeless elegance, cultural richness, and unique charm to your living spaces.https://www...