Skilled artisans transform natural bamboo into beautifully crafted baskets using time-honored techniques. From selecting and ...

Archaeologists sifted through the soil of an abandoned ancient village and unearthed a glimpse into everyday life.

In Ivory Coast, the weaving of loincloths used by the Baoule people is an age-old skill that requires years of apprenticeship. But today few young people are learning the techniques it takes to make ...

Just as one winter storm that brought snow and ice exits the Northeast, a new winter storm is expected to slam similar areas over the weekend. New winter weather alerts have already been posted ...

GOOD MORNING, MARY. HEY, GOOD MORNING, JACK AND MELISSA. YEAH, THE EXHIBIT IS CALLED FABRICS OF AFRICA WEAVING CULTURE AND COMMUNITY. AND I’M HERE WITH THE CURATOR, SUZANNE GUNN. SUZANNE ...

Lepcha weaving is a centuries-old tradition practiced by the indigenous Lepcha community in Sikkim, Darjeeling (West Bengal), and parts of Bhutan and Nepal. Using a traditional backstrap loin-loom, ...

I mentioned in last week’s column about weaving in yarn ends at the completion of a knit or crochet project. Some crafters will tell me they tie knots when joining yarns on a project. While that may ...

Traditional skills such as weaving and dyeing continue to be invaluable, while the adoption of automation, CAD, and advanced manufacturing technologies is driving an increasing demand for technical ...