world heritage travel Archives - Page 33 of 141

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Kenya’s hot sun industry: Jua Kali

November 2, 2016October 14, 2017

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 …

Conservation, Discover, Features, Heritage

Why poetry of Kantha embroidery needs a revival

November 2, 2016December 25, 2017

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 …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Hand-Woven Artisan Cotton Textiles from the Gamo Community of Southern Ethiopia

November 2, 2016November 4, 2016

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, …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Conservation, Discover, Heritage

Peshawari Chappal Is Tough-As-Nails, And Everyone’s Favorite

November 1, 2016September 21, 2017

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 …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Photo Stories

Unfolding a Painted World: Revisiting Kalighat Paintings

October 31, 2016October 7, 2017

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 …

Arts and Crafts, Discover, Heritage

Kashikari: The power of centuries-old mosaic art

October 31, 2016October 14, 2017

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 …

Discover, Food Heritage, Photo Stories

Vidyarthi Bhavan: Nostalgia In A Masala Dosa

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016

Bengaluru, with its 500-year old history offers glimpses of its heritage and culture with a blend of modernism. Bangaloreans love their authentic food and there …

Best From Our Students, Best of 2016, Blog, Conservation, Heritage, Photo Stories, Traditions

More than Lederhosen? Traditional costumes of Germany

October 28, 2016May 22, 2018

If I were to ask you to describe the national costume of Germany, no doubt most responses would talk about lederhosen, and the barmaids? dresses …

Heritage Quiz

The Heritage News Quiz – 28th October 2016

October 28, 2016June 12, 2020

Think you’re up to speed with all that’s happening in the world of heritage and culture? Let’s put that to the test this fortnight – and every fortnight!