Traditional Crafts
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Artisans Leverage 2026 Global Festivals to Sell Traditional Crafts Worldwide
In Nowy Tomyśl, Poland, representatives from 66 countries gather for the World Wicker and Weaving Festival, a vibrant showcase of local craft traditions rapidly expanding their global reach.
Saudi artisans bring traditional crafts to Venice Biennial
In Venice, three Saudi artisans will unveil works ranging from intricately carved Najdi doors to contemporary metalwork.
Jammu Kashmir artisans win National Handloom Awards for traditional crafts
Artisans Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani from Jammu and Kashmir stood before President Droupadi Murmu, accepting the National Handloom Award for their exquisite Chanddar Kani Shawls, reported
Artisan communities adapt to challenges as global recognition grows
In Britain, the art of making scuttle baskets has not been practiced since about the 1950s, a quiet disappearance that echoes across many traditional crafts.
Handmade Heritage is Key to Mindfulness and Cultural Identity in 2026
In 2026, Vesterheim joins a nationwide movement: the Handwork 2026 Celebration.