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By Solveig Torgersen Grinder and Jorid Martinsen, Norwegian Folk Art and Craft Association Passing on traditional skills and knowledge - actions for safeguarding The common and widespread use of bunad in Norway makes this tradition unique in European context, and this use is also one of the reasons why the…

By Ananya Bhattacharya, Director www.banglanatak.com Preface The international community now acknowledges culture as a ‘driver and enabler of development’ and its critical role in supporting socio-economic development and social inclusion. In this article I have shared our learning from our initiative in two states in eastern Indian where investment in…

The Author Eivind Falk By Director Eivind Falk, Norwegian Crafts Institute - Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage. The rich tradition of crafts is like a treasure chest. The many variations and diversities in boat building, traditional costumes, wood carving and log houses are a rich material refined through generations -…