Modern Carriers of Folk Motifs . An artist couple from Odisha depicts the richness of Odia heritage and culture in its art works using traditional textiles and ceramic sculptures ...

The potential impact of wallpaper, which “covers literally every facet of a room — where you walk in and you’re consumed by that — is very powerful,” De León said.

Long plaintive melodies, balalaikas and women wearing sarafans… How would you imagine folk musicians in Russia? These bands use folk motifs to create modern sounds. The videos of this trash rave ...

People in traditional Estonian folk costumes take part in a dance celebration in Johvi, Estonia on June 8, 2024. More than 1,200 folk dancers from about 100 troops took part in the celebration.

Bangladeshi Textile Motifs: Explore the rich history of Bangladeshi textile motifs, from Jamdani sarees to Nakshi Kantha, and their cultural significance in modern fashion.

The power and the passion of folk singing in Estonia The country’s “Song Celebration” has always been both personal and political. The 150th anniversary edition was no different ...

Women in traditional folk costumes dance in Jogeva, Estonia, on June 12, 2016. Over 5,000 women from Estonia, Ireland, Norway, England, Luxembourg, Canada, Finland and Lithuania danced together ...

Ms. Matas’ hand-woven blankets (all Kihnu women learn to weave traditional handicrafts) cover the red sofa and armchair with Kihnu’s signature pattern of navy, red, white, yellow and pink stripes.

Roy’s work was instrumental in defining a unique identity for Indian art in postcolonial India. His early works, created post-1930s, featured religious icons from Hindu epics and mythology ...

Shaanxi is particularly famous for its diverse patterns and vivid depictions of folk motifs in paper-cut art. On the first day of the trip, we were taken to the Pedestrian Street in Yulin, which ...