Traditional crafts and craftsmanship is considered one of intangible cultural heritage forms (UNESCO, 2003, n.d.-b). ?Crafts are deeply embedded in the culture? (Klamer, 2012, p. …
Jua Kali which is Swahili for ?Hot/ Fierce Sun? ?refers to small businesses or artisanship that takes place either in temporary shelters/ kiosks or in …
Kantha embroidery finds its origin in the Vedic ages?– it’s discreet mention has been found in Krishnadas Kaviraj’s Chaitanya Charitamrita?written almost 500 years ago.?As a …
The characteristics of craft as defined by Donkin (2001: 5) are of a certain type of object made by hand, using?tools and having functional necessities, …
The Peshawari chappal (slipper) is handcrafted traditional footwear whose origin appears to be unknown — some say it came from?Peshawa, while the other speculate ancient …
Characterized by fluid curves and flat bright colours, Kalighat painting occupies an important place in the history of Indian art. It was the urban and …
Among South Asia?s oldest cities, Multan, is home to historic arts and crafts in which blue ceramic crafts holds special mention. This hand painted glazed …
