The Czech Republic is the source of many traditional arts and crafts, including stunning glass work, wood carving, crystal beadwork, ceramics and cornhusk crafts. Woodblock printing, textiles, ironwork, and hand-dipped candles all are traditional Czech arts as well, going back centuries in the self-sufficient, historic region. The area includes folk art destinations Bohemia and Moravia, […]
Lithuanian folk art is one of the oldest expressions of Lithuanian culture, as is proved by a variety of archeological artifacts. Over the course of time, the tree of Lithuanian culture branched out in three main directions: language, folklore and song, as well as folk art. The latter was influenced by the environment, the climate, […]
Estonia was under hard difficulties during most of the part of XX century, Even though, they still managed to keep its own traditions and never gave up on its cultural heritage which is still successfully practiced all around the country. People value their heritage and try to figure out the connections between people and artifacts, […]
United kingdom has a very rich crafts tradition wich has been very important in the regional identity of each of the “kingdoms” of the island United kingdom has a very rich crafts tradition wich has been very important in the regional identity of each of the “kingdoms” of the island In the west, Welsh crafts […]
Iceland Iceland’s arts and crafts have fight against its cold climate with creative ideas. Iceland has one of the better wool quality in the world and Icelandic hand knit woolens are one of the most familiar products that people bring back from a visit to Iceland and that is made thorough the island. There is […]
Wicker Weaving Wicker Baskets in Spain 1. Geographic AreaThis work is done all over Spain by specialized craftsmen 2. Craft characteristicsThe characteristics of wicker fabrics are the elasticity with which you canwork and do them as traditional baskets or more modern things since it has a good durability so that it doesn’t break. 3. The […]
Zambomba in Spain Country of the crafting :Spain Region of the crafting :AndalucÃa Type of the crafting :Musical instruments 1. Geographic Area This musical instrument is typical of the Area of Andalucia, Spain.Andalusia is a Spanish autonomous community recognized as a historical nationality for its Statute of Autonomy,3 composed of the provinces of AlmerÃa, Cádiz, […]
Wicker Weaving in Spain Country of the crafting: Spain Region of the crafting: Andalusia Type of the crafting: Vegetable fibres 1. Geographic Area This work is done all over Spain by specialized craftsmen 2. Craft characteristics The characteristics of wicker fabrics are the elasticity with which you can work and do them as traditional baskets […]
Udder Skin in Spain Country of the crafting :SpainRegion of the crafting :AndaluciaTown of the crafting :CadizType of the crafting :Fur and skin 1. Geographic Area This craft is located in Spain, more specifically in the province of Andalusia in the city of Cadiz 2. Craft characteristics Leatherworking consists of the art of working leather […]
Wicker Baskets in Spain Country of the crafting :SpainRegion of the crafting :AndaluciaTown of the crafting :JaenType of the crafting :Vegetable fibres 1. CharacteristicsTraditional basketry craftsmen select the branches and stems, either using all their thickness or cutting them lengthwise, to achieve homogeneous thicknesses, ideal for weaving baskets?.The wicker is very easy to work, foldable, […]
Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel.
