Life’s Rich Tapestry: Traditional Arts and Crafts Thriving Around the World (lonely planet)
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‘Amid the rice terraces of the Philippines’ Kalinga province, the tribal community of Buscalan holds a secret: this rural barangay (the country’s smallest administrative region), is home to Whang-od – a matriarch, businesswoman and national celebrity, standing firm at 102 years old. Her trade? Using the same citrus thorns, charcoal ink and bamboo hammer as generations of her ancestors, Whang-od has spent eight decades decorating skin of her people, plus a steady stream of visitors eager to be inked by a living legend.’
‘Slow, rhythmic and passed down through generations, Faroese knitting mirrors the local way of life on these unforgiving islands in the North Atlantic. The thick fabric made from wool produced here is not only a source of protection from the elements, but also a celebration of the undulating landscape and native flora, which inform distinctive Faroese patterns. And with young designers using the patterns documented in Føroysk Bindingarmynstur – the ‘bible’ of Faroese motifs – to create fresh, modern designs, the craft is thriving.’