but what she really enjoys is weaving rug dresses for her granddaughters' graduations and kinaaldá, a Navajo women's ceremony. Thinn clings to weaving, even though it's a dying tradition on the ...
In southern Morocco, women stand on the front lines of preserving a centuries-old rug-weaving craft. Despite low profits, changing times, and increasing competition, their dedication breathes new ...
Other rugs are listed at up to $6,000 on online platforms. "We earn very little," said Benchri. "The intermediaries decide the price, and we have no choice but to accept it because this is our ...
The ancient craft of knotted carpets, originating in the Caspian Sea region, finds a bold new expression through Azerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed. Known for reimagining traditional rugs into Surreal ...
Weaving and Textile Production: Techniques like kente weaving in Ghana, batik-making in Indonesia, and Navajo rug weaving in North America are cultural symbols preserved through indigenous methods.