Corey Alston has been weaving sweetgrass baskets for 23 years. The tradition he carries stretches back through generations of ...

In Barangay Sta. Ana, municipality of Pandan, Antique, members of a small agrarian reform community are learning new skills and are harnessing their community’s natural resources. The barangay, whose ...

Grass cloth is often considered an elegant, timeless and neutral choice that can be used in both traditional and modern ...

Folk art is said to carry culture from one generation to the next. If so, the humble basket is one of its original vessels, enduring today for both practical use ...

Basket weaving in Africa has a history of thousands of years. Early humans are thought to have used natural materials to create containers for carrying goods. Gradually, these simple creations ...

Straw weaving is a widely practiced form of traditional Chinese handicraft. Using pliable plant materials such as bulrush and corn husks, artisans create figures that are both practical and ...

There are numerous courses available, from simple designs up to hexagonal storage baskets. We opt to weave a small basket, a beginner-friendly 1-hour class. Instructions are primarily given in Chinese ...