Meet The Sari Weavers Keeping A 16th Century Craft Alive
From Business Insider’s Still Standing series: Banarasi silk saris flourished in Varanasi, India since the 16th century. Weavers in the city are working to keep the tradition
Wedding Dresses Around the World
7 dressmakers around the world show what wedding fashions look like in their region. From the video description: “Among the dresses featured: an elaborately beaded Native Ame
A History of Pearls
Pearls are one of nature’s most beautiful creations, and there is a long history of humans adorning themselves with them. From the video description: “The film guides u
Conserving a Beaded Gown
Watch the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Senior Textile Conservator Susana Fajardo as she works on the dress worn by Sandie Shaw at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967.
Ballet Shoes for Brown-Skinned Ballerinas
Traditionally, ballet tights and shoes were pink or “nude” (meaning, here, light beige) to match a dancer’s skintone, as the majority of dancers were white, but w
Oaxacan Costume Traditions
From Vogue: “For nearly 75 years, these Oaxacan women have been revitalizing a vivid tradition of costume-making and folkloric dance.”
