Cultural Heritage
6 articles
Traditional crafts face extinction as fast fashion's low prices loom.
Coca-Cola, a brand synonymous with festive magic, faced significant backlash in 2026 for producing its Christmas ads with AI.
What Are Hand-Embroidered Textiles and Why Do They Matter in 2026?
A single hand-embroidered haute couture gown can demand over 2,000 hours of meticulous work from multiple artisans, yet many of these skilled creators earn less than $5 a day.
What Is Ikat Weaving and Why Does Its 'Feathered' Effect Matter?
For centuries, a slight blur in a textile pattern was not a mistake, but a deliberate, painstaking mark of skill and even talismanic power in cultures across India and South East Asia.
What Is Casa Edel's Approach to Revitalizing Traditional Weaving in Fashion?
In Guatemala, local artisans are partnering with brands like Casa Edel.
Loro Piana partners with Rome's Galleria Borghese for three years
The delicate brushstrokes of Jacopo Bassano's 'Spring' painting at Rome's Galleria Borghese are set to undergo restoration this year, thanks to a new three-year partnership with luxury brand Loro Pian
What Is the Waggu Weaving Technique and Why Does Kashmir's Revival Matter?
In the remote villages of Kashmir, a single Waggu rug, taking up to three months to weave by hand, represents not just a textile but a defiant stand against a craft's near extinction and a hope for ec