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Material World
Kazakhstan is the largest country by land mass in Central Asia with a deep connection to its nomadic history, and it boasts a variety of craft and cul
The dance tradition has survived five centuries of cultural changes and fused Mexico’s pre-Hispanic past with its present.
Raw clay’s texture, color, and finish differ based on location. Often, potters recognize these by touch or sight.
Alongside pecan pie and mint juleps, no Louisville derby party would be complete without Benedictine, a cucumber, cream-cheese spread.
The project pursued sustainable methods of preservation through representation (exhibitions), education (workshops), and, perhaps most importantly, dialogue between the “living archives” of elder artisans and younger people.
Jewelry maker and former rodeo cowboy Shane Hendren combines Navajo and cowboy culture to create intricate heirlooms and provide for his family.
It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I realized nobody else I know partakes in this combination of delicacies on Christmas.
Folklife Magazine explores how culture shapes our lives. We publish stories about music, food, craft, language, celebrations, activism, and the individuals and communities who sustain these traditions.