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
Making Leather with Mangoes
Dutch brand Fruitleather is making vegan leather out of mangoes.
Inking Traditional Chinese Art
From the video: “Chen Jie is a tattoo artist in Beijing who inks traditional Chinese landscapes, still lifes, and figure paintings. This style, which incorporates traditional
Making Traditional Korean Ceramic Dishes for Michelin-Starred Restaurants
From the video: “Kwangjuyo Group has been making 3,000 varieties of traditional Korean ceramic cups, bowls, and plates by hand since 1963. The company’s hands-on approach,
100-Year-Old Book Restoration
Professional book restorer Sophia Bogle shows how to restore a 120 year old book.
The Art of Making a Tapestry
The Getty Museum takes us behind the scenes to see how a tapestry is made. From the video description: “Learn how tapestries were made in the time of Louis XIV and are still
Wedding Dresses Around the World
7 dressmakers around the world show what wedding fashions look like in their region. From the video description: “Among the dresses featured: an elaborately beaded Native Ame
Quipu: Incan String Communication
Communication comes in many forms, and throughout history humans have been creative with how they communicate with each other and record information; these knotted strings the Inca
The Sky Atlas
Escape into a world of beautiful maps and art in Edward Brooke-Hitching‘s book The Sky Atlas.
The Making of Assouline’s Ultimate Collection
Assouline is known for creating beautiful, collectable, ultra-luxury books about art, design, and lifestyle.
A History of Pearls
Pearls are one of nature’s most beautiful creations, and there is a long history of humans adorning themselves with them. From the video description: “The film guides u
