African artisanal crafts are a treasure trove of culture and creativity, offering unique items that reflect the continent's ...

By: Odeyemi Oluwatosin ChristianaIn Yoruba society, the body serves as a canvas for cultural expression, and adornment goes beyond decoration. It communicates identity, status, spirituality, and ...

Restored Jin zhe si gourd earrings produced through experimental reconstruction. Credit: npj Heritage Science, 2026. A pair of Ming Dynasty earrings looked, at first glance, as if someone had spun ...

Chinese goldsmiths working during the Ming Dynasty were masters of their craft, capable of creating intricate and elaborate jewelry pieces. The evidence is there in the abundance of finds in royal and ...

RANCHI: In a significant development, Jharkhand’s Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery and bamboo craft have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking a major ...

Forget the diamond-encrusted everything for a minute. If you really want to talk about generational wealth in bridal fashion, look south. There is a massive shift happening on wedding moodboards right ...

NEW ORLEANS — Keith Thomas, a longtime member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and band director at John F. Kennedy High School, has been elected Zulu King for 2027 after defeating former U.S.

In what some saw as an upset, Keith Thomas, band director at John F. Kennedy High School and longtime Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club member, was elected King Zulu 2027 in voting on Sunday. Thomas ...

Her story offers an important entry point into the world of Bangladeshi handcrafted jewellery. It’s with artisans like Salma, that this story really begins. For 11 years, Salma has been making ...

Zulu beaded jewelry is a unique African art form that has been passed down generations. The intricate designs and vibrant colors are not only beautiful but also carry cultural significance. From ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Lab-grown diamonds are disrupting the market with lower prices and high adoption, causing ...

Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa's sudden death was met ...