Traditional Crafts

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Kashmiri artisans Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani receiving the National Handloom Award from President Droupadi Murmu for their Chanddar Kani Shawls.

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

Ikaika Kalua·August 10, 2026

Diverse artisans working diligently in their workshops, showcasing traditional crafts and a blend of resilience and growing global appreciation.

Artisans & Craft

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.

Ikaika Kalua·July 31, 2026

Close-up of diverse hands skillfully creating traditional crafts, highlighting the beauty and connection found in handmade heritage.

Handmade Heritage is Key to Mindfulness and Cultural Identity in 2026

In 2026, Vesterheim joins a nationwide movement: the Handwork 2026 Celebration.

Aisha Bakri·May 15, 2026