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:
Keeping A Palestinian Pottery Tradition Alive
From the video: “Pottery is a traditional industry in Gaza, supported by families like Sabri Atallah’s. But decades of armed conflict and political strife have put thes
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
