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How Crafts Are Made
Looms From Around the World
Creating Capiz Ornaments in the Phillipines
Capiz is a shell that is harvested off of the coast of the Philippines.
Jewelry Making in Mexico
The artisans of Union Progresista Artesanal (UPA) in Mexico make jewelry using silver, brass, or a metal alloy called alpaca, which is a combination of copper, nickel and zinc.
Pottery in Vietnam
Ceramicists at Craft Link in Vietnam create a wide variety of beautiful goods. The clay is formed using molds and wheels.
Basket Making in Rwanda
Sisal is harvested and the leaves are separated. A single leaf is then taken, pounded, and split. The fibers are then combed from the flattened leaf.
Stone Carving in India
Gorara and palewa, two types of soapstone, are extracted from a nearby quarry. Stone pieces are then refined, using some electric tools and some hand tools.
Raffia Dyeing in Madagascar
The Raffia palm is a grass-like plant native to Madagascar that is used for weaving and crocheting. To give the rafia its color, it is gathered and soaked in buckets of water.
Soapstone Carving in Kenya
Known as Kisii in Kenya, soapstone is a soft stone that has been a carving medium for thousands of years.
Silk Making in Nepal
Watch the process of turning cocoons into luxurious silk fiber. The pupae are removed, and the cocoons are boiled and stirred in soapy water. This causes the cocoons to stick together and soften.
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