Mexican "Alebrijes" Animal Carving
"Alebrijes" are Mexican handicrafts that serve as spirit guides. In the form of fantastic figures combining the physiognomic elements of...
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Art Forum + Publications
Compiled list of all cultural crafts made by CCC members. Written publications for distinct types of crafts, involving its history, its cultural influence and significance , and the artist's process.
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Flag of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (The Sun-Sea-Sand Banner)
Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation near Venezuela, and its flag was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Japanese Court Fan / akomeogi (衵扇)
The Japanese folding fan serves as a historical symbol of prosperity and wealth in Japan, and was invented during the 8th century. They...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Sunflower Bowl (Helianthus annuus)
For many years, the Incans and Aztecs worshiped sunflowers, believing that spirits of the dead were attracted to them because they were...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 16, 20211 min read
Yellow Hibiscus (pua aloalo)
Known as Hawaii's state flower, they are commonly grown as ornamental plants in the Hawaiian islands. There are a few remaining in the...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 15, 20211 min read
Jam Jar Chinese Paper Lantern
Paper lanterns are traditionally made using bright colors and are commonly used as a festive decoration in festivals in many different...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 14, 20211 min read
Sri Lankan Elephant Drawing
The elephant in Sri Lanka is one of the three recognized subspecies of the Asian elephant, and the population is restricted to the dry...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 13, 20211 min read
Oak Acorn Maraca
Known as a traditional percussion instrument, they are believed to have originated from the Tainos, a native tribe of Puerto Rico. The...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Traditional Ojibwe Native American Dreamcatcher
Originally believed to be created by the Ojibwa Chippewa Native American tribe, dreamcatchers are made from a small wooden hoop covered...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 10, 20211 min read
Japanese Pagoda Drawing (パゴダ)
Built out of stone, bricks, or wood, Japanese pagodas are multi-story Buddhist scared towers found all over Japan and other Asian...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 9, 20211 min read
Traditional Korean "Sogo" Drum (소고)
There are many types of drums played in Korea, and one of them is known as the Korean sogo drum. The sogo is a small drum with thin hides...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 8, 20211 min read
West African Djembe Drum
One of West Africa's most popular instruments, the djembe is a goblet drum traditionally made with African hardwood and animal skin atop...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 8, 20211 min read
Minhwa Folk Art: Magpie and tiger (까치호랑이)
Minhwa is a special kind of Korean folk art produced by unknown artists but incorporate contemporary, fine art styles. Key styles include...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 6, 20211 min read
Drawing of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia
A figure of immense historical importance, the Hagia Sophia "Ayasofya" is the prominent church of the Byzantine Empire, which stood as a...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Traditional Korean "Hapjukseon" fan (합죽선)
Made of paper-thin bamboo strips covered with paper and wood, traditional Korean "hapjukseon" fans convey beautiful artistic originality...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Jul 13, 20211 min read
Día de los Muertos Skulls ("Day of the Dead")
Every year on November 1st, Dia de los Muertos, also known as The Day of the Dead, is the time of celebration, prayer, and remembrance of...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Jul 12, 20211 min read
Korean "Obangsaek" Art ("five-orientation-color"/오방색)
In Korean culture, there are five colors that are incorporated into many aspects of Korean life and tradition. Under the concept of...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Jul 11, 20211 min read
Homemade Native American Petroglyph Art
When Europeans settled in America, the Native Americans residing on the land did not use writing as communication. Rather, they told...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Jul 10, 20211 min read
Japanese Kaiju Drawing of Godzilla (ゴジラ)
The monstrous Godzilla we see in films today and an incredibly influential icon in pop culture, is a kaiju (Japanese film genre that...
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Interlake C.C.C.
Jul 9, 20211 min read
"Minhwa" Korean Folk Art ("painting of the people"/민화)
Minhwa art quite literally translates to "painting of the people" or "popular painting", and this style of art is a genre made for Korean...
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