17.2 million square feet of world culture, out of this world shopping, around the world food and of course fun for everyone; that’s the Global Village in Dubai. Read More…
A Thousand Stories through A Hundred Objects
The BBC has launched a mammoth of a series in collaboration with the British Museum Read More…
The Thing to Wear In Japan
The word kimono literally means ‘thing to wear’. Read More…
Happiness is a Good Rice Pot
With a history spanning 10,000 years, rice is an important cultural tradition for half the world’s population. Read More…
Over The Top Footwork : The Flamenco Dancers of Spain
Dancing has been an essential element in the Spanish culture. From simple birthday parties to social charity events, dancing can always be observed. Read More…
The Mughal Empire in India
Introduction
Babur, descendent of the famous Mongol warriors Timur and Ghengis Khan, swept across the Khyber Pass in 1526 and established the Mughal Empire in India. For the next 200 years, the Mughals ruled most of the Indian subcontinent. Read More…
Egyptian Leather Work – African Gifts
Egyptian Leather Jewelry Box
Murals from 4000 BC depict Egyptians wearing high heels made of flexible leather pieces and held onto the foot with leather ties, while panels of gilded leather work appear in some of the tombs. One of the earliest examples of Egyptian leather work is a 980 BC canopy of appliqued leather. And the Egyptian Mathematical Leather Roll, featuring a table of fraction expansions, dates from the Middle Kingdom period.
Egyptians now offer us affordable and practical leather items like wallets, boxes, jackets, cigarette cases, shoes, bags, even dog collars, some accented with gold leaf.
Egyptian Mother of Pearl Furniture and Gifts
Mother of Pearl Box
As early as 4500 BC, ancient Egyptians used mother of pearl as a personal ornament to make themselves more pleasing to the gods. Read More…
Traditional Handmade Crafts of Egypt – African Home Decor
Early Egyptians were motivated by gaining favor with the gods and preparing for the afterlife. Read More…
History and Significance of Sankofa Bird
The Akan people were led by King Adinkera in the 19th century. Read More…
Hsun-ok – Holding Its Offerings to Buddha
The Hsun-Ok is a vessel that contains the religious offers to Buddha and to the Sangha the monks who live in his temples. Read More…
History of Bulgarian Pottery
Approximately 3000 years ago, the people who were called the Thracians were the first to establish civilization in what we now know as the country of Bulgaria. Read More…
Turkish Glass
Glass is a vital part of the modern environment. We see it and use it in some way everyday, and its use is widespread from the simple drinking glass to the development of sophisticated technical equipment. Read More…
Bokolanfini, a Malian Art in Cloth
A centuries-old craft, Malian mudcloth, or bokolanfini, is an important part of the culture and economy of the Bamana of Mali. Read More…
Green Durian Table Lamp – Literally!
With green and fair trade practice, these lamps are perfect for your eco home. Read More…