world heritage travel Archives - Page 5 of 141

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Blog, Conservation, Heritage, Intangible Heritage

From Channapatna to White House: A tale of wooden toys

June 24, 2017May 22, 2018

Karnataka is a land rich in art and history. ?Many craft traditions in the state have been passed on from generations and this progression has …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Community

Sikki Craft: Nature and Artistry

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017

This article was originally published on Nazariya, and was written by Ananya Maahir. Fusing a love for art and nature, Sikki work is one of …

Africa, Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Public Spaces, Restoration, World Heritage Sites

Athar Lina: Conservation and Adaptive Reuse

May 29, 2017September 21, 2017

There are a series of challenges threatening cultural heritage of Historic Cairo. One of these challenges is the behaviour of the local community towards the …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Travel

The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Purakriti Bhavan at a Glance

May 28, 2017September 21, 2017

This article is written by Shatavisha Mustafi. It was originally published on?www.sahapedia.org?an?open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. Introduction As the …

Capturing Culture, Conservation, Europe, Heritage

Artefact Restoration: The Recreation of an Apollonian Shield

May 26, 2017May 13, 2017

An artefact is literally a fragment of the ancient world. To piece our distant past together, we must conserve and restore these objects to our …

Heritage News

Bengali Culture gets recognized abroad

May 25, 2017May 22, 2017

The culture of Bengal received a major boost to its morale recently. A London-based non-profitable organisation London Sharad Utsav launched the Bengal Heritage Project with …

Uncategorized

The Majestic Crafts Bazaar : Dilli Haat (A Photowalk)

May 25, 2017June 26, 2017

If you are in Delhi and craving for crafts, food and cultural activity then do not wait for a second thought and visit the treasure …

Asia, Conservation, Restoration

Excavating Harappa: An Interview with Wazir Chand Saroe

May 24, 2017September 21, 2017

Harappa is one of the most widely known archaeological sites in the world. Even today, archaeologists and antiquarians continue to unearth new evidence and discover …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Memorial, Public Spaces

The India Gate: A memorial to unknown soldiers

May 24, 2017January 29, 2018

I am a proud citizen of India standing in front of the India Gate and watching the rising sun! The?India Gate?reminds us of how secure …