Visitors to Japan’s town of seven mystic hot springs may be surprised to discover that Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture provides not only a tranquil respite for the human body’s physical ailments, ...

BHUBANESWAR: Painstakingly placed with a telling-effect, every strand of straw seems to weave a story in its purest form. Master craftsperson Pradeepta Kumar Nayak puts in 12 days to create a work of ...

MARYVILLE -- It seems like everyone she’s ever met has one of the intricate ornaments: simple white plastic drinking straws cut and curled into elaborate geodesic designs -- stars, spheres, birdcages ...

The materials used in African straw basket weaving are essential to the process. Natural fibers such as sisal, raffia, and ...

Make a simple mobile from some household items and see if you can balance it. Mobiles are an easy kid’s craft and a great way to learn about balance and the center of gravity. Make a simple mobile ...

MEMBERS of the Crescent Women’s Group are working towards creating more sustainable livelihoods through the production of bamboo and straw craft items. The group was prompted to utilise bamboo and ...

Two-time national award winner Kadavoor Babu will showcase his straw-craft at the four-day International Design Exhibition 2012 being held at the World Trade Centre in Dubai from September 24. "It ...

While many people spend their idle hours chatting, three women in Calasiao choose to turn waste into art and profit by ...