Crafts, textiles and traditional art: short videos

This page explores a variety of crafts, textiles, and traditional art forms from around the world through a series of short videos. Viewers will learn about the weaving techniques behind Ghana's Kente cloth and South Asia's Jamdani muslin, as well as the dyeing processes used in Malian mud cloth and Southeast Asia's ikat textiles. The page also covers diverse artistic expressions such as the Pacific's beaten bark cloth, Mexico's alebrijes sculptures, and the painted trucks of South Asia. Additionally, the videos delve into traditional architectural decorations like Islamic muqarnas and mashrabiya windows. Each brief video links to its source, providing concise insights into these cultural crafts and art forms.