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Art & Design
Al Hosani is an Emirati ceramist and entrepreneur from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
In 2004, Vahagn Hambardzumyan founded Sisian Ceramics, a tribute to his Armenian hometown in Syunik Province.
The “Millville Rose” represents the refined skills of factory glassblowers who toiled in an industry in which they had little say in what they made.
“Good Medicine” is a yearlong exhibition focused on renewing relationships with land, ancestors, and culture, and every moon cycle.
It is probable that Western fans learned the term “cosplay” from their fellow fans in Japan, and the word has now evolved into a more general term for dressing up as characters.
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.