The Modern Mambabatok: Lane Wilcken and Filipino Tattooing in the Diaspora
“Cultural tattooing is a ritual. There are chants, prayers and offerings to gods/ancestors to whom these tattoos are dedicated. Blessings, and sometimes curses are invoked in
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
3000 Years of Pottery
From the video: “This three-generation family of potters follows the same methods from over 3,000 years ago. The terra-cotta art is traditionally made by the women of Sejnane
Hotel Xcaret Arte Tiles: Artesanos Mexicanos
From Hotel Xcaret Arte: learn about the craftsmanship that goes into creating beautiful tiles. Original video with English subtitles here.
Making a Cello
From the video: “The Academy of Ancient Music visits leading ‘cello maker, Robin Aitchison, who specialises in crafting beautiful copies of 17th and 18th Century instru
Farrow & Ball Wallpapers
Paint and wallpaper manufacturer Farrow & Ball show how their luxury wallpapers are produced. From the video description: “The company started making hand-crafted high-en
Turning Sacred Flowers Into Incense Sticks
From the video: “Millions of Hindu worshippers start every day with a ritual offering of flowers. Temples dump those flowers into the Ganges, adding harmful chemicals and pes
The Art of Using Natural Dyes
From the V&A: “Sachio Yoshioka is the fifth-generation head of the Somenotsukasa Yoshioka dye workshop in Fushimi, southern Kyoto. When he succeeded to the family busines
Making Multicolored Specialty Yarn
From the video: “Phoebe Hammonds creates yarn for woven decor kits, crochet, knitting, macramé, and more. She blends colorful fibers, like merino and nylon, into a batt of f
Making Nest Lamps
From the video: “The lamps that are in the rooms, were handcrafted by a community of 20 artisans in Cancun, Quintana Roo.”
Yucatecan Hammocks for Hotel Xcaret Arte
Hammocks are hand-crafted for the hotel. See more here.
From Pollution to Paint
From the video: “A coal mine that shut down over 100 years ago still spews toxic waste into streams and rivers. Now, a team of artists and scientists is harvesting the muck a
Hand-Tapped Filipino Tattoos
Whang Od is the last master of the art of traditional, hand-tapped Filipino tattoos.
Pablo Picasso: The Impossible Collection
A short video showing the process of handcrafting Assouline’s Pablo Picasso: The Impossible Collection.
Craft Tiles at Hotel Xcaret México
From the video: “A small community in Merida, Yucatan were the artisans who made the 300,000 + tiles used to decorate the suites at the Hotel Xcaret México.”
350 Years of Korean Fan-Making
From the video: “Kim Dong-sik is a fourth-generation craftsman making hapjukseon, a traditional Korean fan. These fans date back at least 350 years to the Joseon dynasty (139
From Banana Plants to Menstrual Pads
From the video: “One in four women in India don’t have the supplies they need for their period. One startup (Saathi Pads) is turning farm waste into biodegradable pads
The Madman’s Library
Overview of Edward Brooke-Hitching‘s book The Madman’s Library. Watch an interview with the author:
Producing Colorful Gulal for Holi
From the video: “One of the most important parts of the celebration of Holi, a Hindu holiday celebrated internationally, is the color. Revelers throw hundreds of varieties of
Making Leather with Mangoes
Dutch brand Fruitleather is making vegan leather out of mangoes.
