Video
October 20, 2021

See How Traditional Hemp Rope Is Made in This Fascinating 17-Minute Documentary

The rise of widespread industrialization in Europe during the middle of the 18th and the beginning of the early 19th centuries brought massive change to how goods were produced. Since that time, many traditional trades, crafts, and customs have fallen by the wayside. In an effort to preserve some of those lost traditions, Spanish director and producer Eugenio Monesma Moliner has spent more than 40 years making ethnographic documentaries on the traditions and customs of Spain.

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Creative Products
October 18, 2021

25 Charming Gifts to Creatively Celebrate Japan’s “Culture Day”

Since 1948, Japan has celebrated Culture Day, or Bunka No Hi, on November 3. This national holiday is held to honor the nation's cultural traditions, from its art history to its academic accomplishments. In order to commemorate this special day, we've put together a list of creative products inspired by Japanese design. There's something for every Japanophile in this treasure trove of gifts.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.