Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Worm spit, aka silk, has inspired a relatively simple, new process ...

African straw weaving is an age-old craft that lends a unique touch to home decor with its intricate patterns and textures ...

Thirty years after saving the Acjachemen Indian Basket Weaving technique, a group of Juaneno’s have brought the craft to the mission, introducing visitors to a piece of history. Led by Marian ...

In the land art tradition, Nikolay Polissky’s massive Beaubourg sculpture is made from natural materials, and it provides a commentary on the intersection of nature and human culture. Using ...

Back when she was an art manager at the Sealaska Heritage Institute in 2017, Sydney Akagi would frequently spot people using weaving kits. Inspired by the weaving surrounding her, she scored a spot in ...

Guancao is a kind of aquatic plant that is flourishing in Dongguan, a coastal city in south China's Guangdong Province. Guancao-woven products, which are traditional crafts of Dongguan, have a history ...