Heritage Crafts
Discover ancient craft traditions passed down through generations. Each technique tells a story of cultural heritage, artistic mastery, and human creativity spanning thousands of years.
Endangered Heritage Crafts
5 traditional craft techniques are at risk of disappearing. Support these artisans to help preserve cultural heritage for future generations.
Traditional Craft Techniques
Japanese Pottery
Japan • East Asia
Ancient ceramic traditions dating back thousands of years, from rustic Bizen ware to refined porcelain, each style reflecting regional clay and firing techniques.
Traditional Techniques
Moroccan Zellige
Morocco • North Africa
Intricate mosaic tilework created by hand-cutting glazed tiles into geometric shapes and assembling them into stunning patterns without drawings.
Traditional Techniques
Indian Block Printing
India • South Asia
Hand-carved wooden blocks stamped onto fabric with natural dyes, creating intricate patterns that have adorned Indian textiles for centuries.
Traditional Techniques
Mexican Talavera
Mexico • Central America
Hand-painted majolica pottery combining Spanish and indigenous techniques, featuring vibrant colors and intricate designs unique to Puebla.
Traditional Techniques
Indonesian Batik
Indonesia • Southeast Asia
UNESCO-recognized wax-resist dyeing technique creating intricate patterns on fabric, with each region developing distinct styles and motifs.
Traditional Techniques
Ghanaian Kente
Ghana • West Africa
Royal woven cloth with vibrant geometric patterns, each color and design carrying symbolic meaning in Ashanti and Ewe cultures.
Traditional Techniques
Thai Silk Weaving
Thailand • Southeast Asia
Traditional hand-weaving of lustrous silk threads creating iridescent fabrics with distinctive Thai patterns and colors.
Traditional Techniques
Kenyan Sisal Weaving
Kenya • East Africa
Traditional basket weaving using sisal fibers, creating functional and decorative pieces with distinctive African patterns.
Traditional Techniques
Swedish Dala Horse Carving
Sweden • Northern Europe
Iconic carved and painted wooden horses from Dalarna, symbolizing Swedish folk art and craftsmanship traditions.
Traditional Techniques
Korean Celadon
South Korea • East Asia
Refined pottery with distinctive jade-green glaze, representing the pinnacle of Korean ceramic artistry from the Goryeo Dynasty.
Traditional Techniques
Māori Wood Carving
New Zealand • Oceania
Sacred carving tradition creating intricate patterns and figures that tell ancestral stories and preserve Māori cultural heritage.
Traditional Techniques
Preserving Cultural Heritage
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