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Shea Nut: Community and economy in Africa

February 27, 2017October 10, 2017

The shea nut provides subsistence and livelihood to locals of the Sahelian regions of Africa. It has tremendous potential in the cosmetic and food industry. …

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The Magical Hands Behind Bell Metal Casting in Madhya Pradesh

February 26, 2017February 19, 2018

?The exceptional craftsmanship of a ?wavering community in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh Indian crafts are famous for their authentic look of antiquity, with every piece suggesting …

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Benaras: Handlooms, Weavers and Sarees

February 25, 2017March 4, 2017

The handloom industry dates back to ancient times. It still thrives today among the artisans of our country.? The Evolution of the Indian Handloom: Indian …

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Chanderi Sarees: The glory of Bundelkhand

February 24, 2017October 14, 2017

A visit to the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh?which is?home to the famous handwoven fabric ‘chanderi’, popularized by the?chanderi?sarees? The beauty of women is …

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Agriculture in Castilla y Le?n, Spain

February 24, 2017March 11, 2017

Castilla y Le?n (also known as Castile-Le?n in English) is an autonomous community located in the North-West of Spain whose landscape reflects the important role …

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Tuna fishing: An act of ritual significance in Sardinia

February 23, 2017September 24, 2017

Fishing has been popular in Sardinia as a local industry since the 18th century. In fact, tuna is synonymous with Sardinia’s cultural milieu. The Fishy …

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Secrets of the Pelton Mining Heritage

February 22, 2017March 11, 2017

Most of the energy we use today comes in the form of electricity or oil. However, in the Victorian times the main energy source was …

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Periya Negamam: The village of weavers

February 21, 2017December 25, 2017

The unassuming and humble creators of one of the country?s renowned weaves belong to the village of Periya Negamam. The Village of Weavers: Around …

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Rediscovering the Treasure of Traditional Art in India

February 20, 2017March 11, 2017

India is synonymous with terms like tradition, culture and art. Traditional art has played an important role in not only defining the popular heritage of …