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Abdullah Khatri

2008-06-19T02:46:00Z

Abdullah Khatri practices the traditional tie and dye processes of his community in western India.

A pattern is stenciled on fabric, then the cloth is sewn according to the indigo-marked pattern. Men then dip the fabric in a dye solution and when the threads are removed, beautiful patterns are made on cloth used by both men and women.

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Gulshod Gulamova

2008-06-19T02:38:00Z

Jewelry-making has held a prominent place in Uzbek arts since the 19th century and Gulshod’s family has long contributed to the tradition.

She learned her craft from her husband who comes from a long line of Uzbek jewelry makers and together with their 3 sons they continue creating finely made jewelry inspired from designs of the 19th and 20th century.

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Rinzin Wangmo

2008-06-19T02:25:00Z

The Himalayan Mountain valleys of north-central Bhutan hold many of this nation’s most historic and sacred shrines and spiritual centers.

They also are home to Rinzin Wangmo, who learned the art of the backstrap loom from her mother, a weaver to the royal family of Bhutan.

Using traditional techniques and geometric designs, Wangmo creates Bhutanese dresses and bed throws of cotton and silk.

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Beatrice Agbesinyale

2008-06-19T02:16:00Z

Beatrice Agbesinyane learned textile artistry from her father, a tailor who produced quilts for a chief in their hometown.

She later joined up with Wondala International to create African patchwork quilts, using hand-mixed dies in traditional Ghanaian textile treatments such as batik, tie-dye, stitch dyeing, brush and splash dyeing. These quilts, whose kaleidoscopic patterns are intended to confuse and discourage spirits with ill intentions, were traditionally used to protect the royal family.

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Ricardo Linares

2008-06-19T02:00:00Z

In Mexico, one name and one family is associated with the public display of “cartonería” arts—Linares.

Papier-mâché figures are an integral part of popular street art and fiesta culture, accessible to all Mexicans. From large “Judas” figures used in Holy Week ceremonies, Day of the Dead “calacas” or skeletons, used on altars, to the fantastical creatures call “alebrijes” invented by “Papa” Pedro—the figures breathe color and life into simple paper, glue, and reed.

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Djarga Mira

2008-05-04T21:14:00Z

Learning by asking questions and watching his parents, relatives, and neighbors, Djarga Mira knows how to spin, dye, and weave.

He continues to work with relatives to create hand woven folk art pieces. Djarga co-founded the Khampa Nomad Arts Cooperative in 2005 to provide income opportunities for members (primarily Tibetan yak herders from Eastern Tibet and a few farmers from nearby valleys) by creating their art rather than getting a factory job during traditionally slow economic times.

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