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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 …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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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, …

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Qeleshe: Albania’s Local Felt Hat

February 17, 2017September 24, 2017

The qeleshe is a local hat that is crafted in Kruja, Albania. Today, a few select artisans who can craft these accessories remain. Not …

Asia, Built Heritage, Community, Heritage, Public Spaces, Travel, Urban

Imagining the City and the Home for Modern India

February 10, 2017February 5, 2017

This article ?was originally published on?www.sahapedia.org,?an?open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. Charles Correa (1930?2015) was one of the most important …