TIGANESTI, Romania From the sanctity of a 19th-century convent, Romanian nuns weave vivid, Byzantine cloth for Orthodox priests. Now word of the sumptuous silk has reached fashion designers — and soon ...

Khamson Srathong, 78, sits comfortably in front of a weaving loom under her raised-floor house in Ban Phon village in Kalasin's Kham Muang district. Despite her old age, her hands move synchronously ...

Arob Rueangsung, 59, always has a smile on her face when she welcomes visitors to Na Muen Si village in Trang. Two decades ago, Arob led a group of housewives in this southern province to search for ...

Centuries of craftsmanship and artistry are woven into India’s traditional textiles, revealing a rich cultural legacy without ...

POCHAMPALLY – In a celebration of heritage and hands-on artistry, contestants of the 72nd Miss World Festival recently visited the renowned weaving village of Pochampally in Telangana, offering the ...

African weaving styles are not just a means of traditional art but also a means of creating unique, eco-friendly lampshades ...

With practised ease, the deft fingers of Linda Angik weaved coconut leaves into a traditional headgear worn by the Orang Asli ...

His striking, vulnerable eyes pounced on every object in the large earthen compound where he gathered his toys. Mojeed flocked around his 25-year-old mother, Taiwo Abduljelil, while she got busy with ...

Key Takeaways 25 momme silk pillowcases offer 20-30% longer lifespan compared to 22 momme options due to their higher ...

Kente cloth, one of Africa's most recognizable textiles, is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Ghana and, by extension, West Africa. It is highly regarded globally and is an outstanding element ...