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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 …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Community, Heritage, Traditions

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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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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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 …

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Buildings of Seferihisar: A Photo Walk

February 20, 2017March 4, 2017

The theme of this Photo Walk is the life ?through buildings- of a village under the ?shadow? of a major city, like Izmir. This is …

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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 …

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Factfile: The Historical Markets in London

February 18, 2017September 30, 2017

Have you ever thought about how London succeeded to become the world?s leading market centre? During the years, the conception of the market changed radically, …