South Asia
Jamdani
Jamdani, the loom figured muslin, was the chef d'oeuvre of the Dhaka loom. The name was derived from the Persian word jam-dar meaning flowered or...
Jewellery and Filigree
Jewellery products include rings, earrings, lockets, necklaces, chains, bracelets, bangles, nose pins, jhumkas, and tikli. Delicate filigree work is used to make atardan (otto-pot),...
Ethnic Textiles
Women in indigenous, ethnic communities in Bangladesh continue to use the traditional back strap loom known as bain tant for weaving their own clothes.....
Terracotta
Pottery, toys, figures and plaques are produced in terracotta. Pitchers, pot covers, woks, various containers, planters etc. and figures are decorated with incised and...
LhaZo (Painting)
The art of LhaZo (painting) is as old as the existence of people in the country. The art has been passed down from generation...
Woodwork
The forests of pine, cedar, and walnut which shade Afghanistan have long been the source for high-quality woodworking materials. This includes wooden furnishings, doors,...
Miniature Painting
Miniature painting has thrived in Afghanistan for centuries, primarily as a luxurious court-based art practiced for the delights of royal patrons, who could afford...
Jewellery
Jewellery making in Afghanistan benefits from the rich mineral resources available throughout the country, including precious stones such as emeralds from the Panjshir Valley...
Embroidery
Afghan embroidery designs vary widely by region, ethnic group, and by individual artist. Traditionally created by women and girls working at home, embroidery appears...
Ceramics
Each corner of Afghanistan has a regional tradition of artisanal ceramics, from simple sun-baked kitchen vessels to the celebrated polychrome tiles which clad the...
Carpet Weaving
Perhaps the most well-known of all Afghan crafts, carpet weaving is an art practiced in every corner of Afghanistan. Each region, village, and even...
Calligraphy
Calligraphy is one of the most widely-heralded artistic traditions in Afghanistan, where its close associations with both religious and secular literature elevate it, in...