Folk Art

mariachi-skulls-dia-de-los-muertos-art-project Art Sprouts
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Mariachi Skulls & Día de los Muertos: A Creative Woodblock Printing Project for Kids

Reading Time: 6 minutes Discover a fun and educational art project for kids that combines mariachi music, Mexican folk art, and Día de los Muertos traditions through woodblock printing. A creative way to celebrate the Day of the Dead!

God’s Eye Craft for Kids: A Fun and Easy Mexican Art Lesson_Art Sprouts
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God’s Eye Craft for Kids: A Fun and Easy Mexican Art Lesson

Reading Time: 5 minutes Explore the cultural significance of Mexico’s God’s Eye craft with this easy-to-follow project. Perfect for classrooms, this step-by-step tutorial brings the traditional Huichol art of weaving to life for children of all ages.

Chinese Nianhua New Year Posters
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From Tradition to Modernity: The Evolution of Chinese Nianhua and New Year Pictures

Reading Time: 8 minutes As the Chinese New Year approaches, ushering in the Year of the Dragon, our hearts and minds are drawn to the traditions that define this celebration. Among them, Chinese Nianhua and New Year Pictures stand as true works of art. These creations offer a glimpse into China’s cultural heritage, blending centuries-old traditions with modern creativity….

Chinese Knots how-to: The complete guide to Chinese New Year traditional craft
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Chinese Knots how-to: The complete guide to Chinese New Year traditional craft

Reading Time: 6 minutes What would Chinese New Year be without Beijing being dressed in its best red outfit? Like every other year, the city is getting ready to celebrate: roads are lined with red lanterns, doors are covered with “upsidedown fortune”red papercuts decorate the windows, new chopsticks are bought, new hopeless bans on fireworks are issued,  updated Nianhua…