Unesco’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list brings local traditions to the world’s attention. How well does it protect them?

The women have elaborate headdresses, beaded chokers and necklaces ... the earliest migrants into India 50,000 years ago from Africa. It must be kept in mind that the Rakhigarhi skeleton ...

A dream gains impact if it’s recurring. And for the third time in eight years, Miami City Ballet will regale us with one they’ve made their own. William Shakespeare first conjured it; Felix ...

With abundant wildlife and a Samba soundtrack, Trancoso is an off-the-radar gem – but might not be for long ...

The artist is still amazed at the skills of Haydee and Maria Morales, who led the construction of such shimmering marvels as luxurious headdresses and beaded ... the first African-American dancer ...

To reach the place known as Mni Tho Wakpala, the Blue Water, you drive west from the Nebraska hamlet of Lewellen, turning from Highway 26 onto a gravel road and turning again through a gate that leads ...

wooden beads, and braided bracelets. A flight of tame budgerigars accompanies a young maker selling feathered headdresses.

The focus on sustainability in fashion was evident, reflecting the growing eco-conscious movement shaping contemporary African design. Then came Lagos Space Programme’s beaded headdress that ...

Glass beading traditions across Africa are deeply rooted in local cultures, showcasing sophisticated, distinct and dynamic ...