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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 …

Blog, Europe, Heritage, Nature, Public Spaces, Student Program, Traditions, Travel

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 …

Blog, Capturing Culture, Community, Features, Food Heritage, Traditions

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 …

Blog, Europe, Heritage, Industrial, Intangible Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program, Traditions, Travel

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 …

Arts and Crafts, Blog, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

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 …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

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 …

Asia, Blog, Capturing Culture, Community, Food Heritage, Heritage, Traditions

Khari Baoli: Asia’s largest spice market

February 19, 2017March 21, 2017

From a step-well to Asia’s largest spice market, Khari Baoli is a trove of exotic condiments. Trying to look at local economies within the city …

Discover, Religious, Traditions

Fanous: The light of Ramadan

February 15, 2017May 22, 2018

Traditions like the Fanous are age old in Egypt. They serve to add aesthetic to cultural events such as Ramadan. The Fanous industry, which specialises …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Restoration, Student Program, Traditions, Travel, War

Jhansi: To the Gate and Beyond

February 14, 2017July 30, 2017

Jhansi is a historic city, perfectly sandwiched between Uttar-Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It belongs to southern Uttar-Pradesh. Despite the confusing geographical boundaries; culturally, Jhansi immutably …