Folk Crafts: Handmade Textiles and Folk Costumes in Poland
Poland is a country where the diversity and presence of textile traditions in folklore derives from the country’s long and complicated history.
Folk music, folk art and folk dance
Songs of the Sea: The Origins of Shanties
The life of the shanty is a fascinating example of how elements of a music genre can evolve to match its environment.
The Devil’s Instrument: Hardanger Fiddles and Norwegian-American Folk Music
The Hardanger fiddle is a staple of traditional Norwegian folk music, which connects people visually, bodily, and aurally, with their Norwegian heritage.
Said the Maiden: Folk Music and Shakespeare
2016 is the year of all-things Shakespeare, as the country gears up to celebrate the most famous playwright of all time. Here at #FolkloreThursday we are very pleased to welcome Jess, Hannah and Kathy from the up-and-coming folk group, Said the Maiden, to discuss their exciting bard-related plans for the months ahead. Q: Hello, […]
Buddhist Mandala Illustration: How Art Therapy Captured Spirituality
In Buddhism and Hinduism, the mandala is a symbol of devotion representing the transformation of the Universe from a state of suffering to one of enlightenment.