Daniel Craig sprinted across the Sassi, motorbikes weaving past him. I smiled at the memory of the opening chase of "No Time to Die," as I stood in Matera, Italy, against the backdrop of sun-warmed ...

The digital rendering of an ancient weaving machine enables visitors to experience the creation of the legendary brocade "Five Stars Rise in the Eastern Sky". [Photo by Gao Erqiang/China Daily] The ...

When a relative died, I was given an extraordinary artifact—and a head-spinning journey down a 25-year ethical rabbit hole.

It’s not uncommon for archaeologists to stumble upon ancient tombs filled with grave goods. Usually, we see weapons, jewels, ...

The victims of the Pompeii eruption wore heavy wool cloaks and tunics, suggesting different environmental conditions in summer. (University of Valencia) ...

Kanpur: Uttar Pradesh minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Khadi and Village Industries, Sericulture, Handloom and Textiles, Rakesh Sachan inaugurated the National Handloom Expo-2025 ...

Nantong kesi, a branch of Ben kesi, a type of Chinese tapestry weaving, dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The silk threads used in Nantong kesi are relatively thick, resulting in a ...

HANGZHOU -- A team of Chinese scientists has developed a new polymer material so efficient that a feather-light amount can lift a heavy object, including an adhesive patch the size of a fingernail ...

Jamdani weaving, an ancient craft from South Asia, is famous for its intricate patterns and lightweight fabric. The technique is a labor of love, requiring expert hands to create the delicate designs.

Raipur: A social initiative in Chhattisgarh has transformed the lives of Kosa silk weavers by providing them with direct market access, fair earnings, and global exposure. Many artisans, especially ...

In the face of cheaper alternatives flooding the market, women from the Rajbanshi ethnic group in West Bengal, India have been fighting to keep an ancient weaving tradition alive. Jute, one of India's ...