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Traditional Arts - Dyed Yarns
Chillicothe, Missouri, United States
A fiber artisan dyed and wove yarn using natural dyes at Chautauqua. The color sources are in the jars.
Researchable question: How do you dye your own yarn?
Essential question: How do traditional arts reflect culture?
Learn more with related content: How to Dye Yarn With Natural Dyes
Traditional Arts - Broom Making
Chillicothe, Missouri, United States
A traditional artisan made a broom at Chautauqua.
Researchable question: How are brooms made?
Essential question: How do traditional arts reflect culture?
Learn more with related content: Traditional Craft: Making a Broom
Henna at India Fest
Overland Park, Kansas, USA
A design made in henna, a natural dye. Henna lasts around two weeks.
Researchable question: How is henna made?
Essential question: How do traditional arts reflect culture?
Learn more with related content: Henna Hand Designs Art Lesson
Google Arts and Culture
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Life's rich tapestry: traditional arts and crafts thriving around the world from Lonely Planet
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Exploring World Cultures with Arts and Crafts from Multicultural Kid Blog
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See How This Intricate Peruvian Folkart Is Made by Hand from National Geographic
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