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Making Toys from Wood Scraps - Kansas

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Jay Morris of JHM Woodworks carries a nearly finished wooden truck in his workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas. Using donated wood scraps, Morris and a team of volunteers have handcrafted 115 delivery-style trucks to be distributed to children in need through the Toys for Tots program. Photo by Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Making Toys from Wood Scraps - Kansas

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Since August, Jay Morris of JHM Woodworks and his volunteers have been transforming donated wood scraps into toy trucks, as seen on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas. Morris plans to donate all 115 handcrafted trucks to children in need through the Toys for Tots program. Photo by Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, AQUITAINE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, BASQUE COUNTRY, BASSE NAVARRE; ST JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT, BASQUE HANDCRAFTED ESPADRILLES Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Work On Indian-Pakistan War - India

An artist uses tweezers to position matchstick figures on a handcrafted scene depicting war between Indian and Pakistani forces in Agartala, India, on May 14, 2025. Bijoy Debnat, a 24-year-old artist, gives the finishing touches to his artwork created with matchsticks, depicting the recent war between India and Pakistan sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sales Palms For Palm Sunday Celebration - Mexico

An artisan manufactures handcrafted palm crafts to offer for visitors outside a church, on the occasion of the Catholic celebration of Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. on March 23, 2024 in San Juan del Rio, Mexico. Photo by Fernando Camacho/ Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sales Palms For Palm Sunday Celebration - Mexico

An artisan manufactures handcrafted palm crafts to offer for visitors outside a church, on the occasion of the Catholic celebration of Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. on March 23, 2024 in San Juan del Rio, Mexico. Photo by Fernando Camacho/ Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sales Palms For Palm Sunday Celebration - Mexico

An artisan manufactures handcrafted palm crafts to offer for visitors outside a church, on the occasion of the Catholic celebration of Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. on March 23, 2024 in San Juan del Rio, Mexico. Photo by Fernando Camacho/ Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sales Palms For Palm Sunday Celebration - Mexico

An artisan manufactures handcrafted palm crafts to offer for visitors outside a church, on the occasion of the Catholic celebration of Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. on March 23, 2024 in San Juan del Rio, Mexico. Photo by Fernando Camacho/ Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egyptians flock to historic street in preparation for Ramadan

STORY: Egyptians flock to historic street in preparation for Ramadan SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AITEN HANI, Cairo resident 3. various of the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya STORYLINE: Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, residents in Egypt's capital city Cairo flocked to the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya (Street of the Tentmakers) to buy khayamiya, a uniquely Egyptian handcrafted textile to decorate their homes. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AITEN HANI, Cairo resident "What brings me here every year before Ramadan is, of course, folklore. I can feel the atmosphere through the very beautiful decorations. What distinguishes the market, of course, is its atmosphere. It still preserves the tradition. I come here to experience the pleasant atmosphere before Ramadan." Sharia Khayamiya, built in the 1600s, is one of the last Medieval covered streets

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India's annual crafts fair showcases global artistry in Surajkund

STORY: India's annual crafts fair showcases global artistry in Surajkund SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Surajkund International Crafts Mela STORYLINE: The Surajkund International Crafts Mela, an annual extravaganza celebrating the rich diversity of traditional and contemporary crafts, has once again captivated visitors with its vibrant display of art and culture. The 2024 edition of the fair, held from Feb. 2-18 in Surajkund, northern Indian state of Haryana, attracted artisans and visitors from around the world. The fairgrounds have been transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors, with over 1,000 stalls showcasing a wide array of handcrafted items, ranging from textiles and pottery to jewelry and paintings. The fair provides a unique platform for artisans from different corners of the globe to converge, exchange ideas, and promote cross-cultural understanding. Visitors have th

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-CHRISTMAS-SWEETS

(231225) -- DAMASCUS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A seller showcases festive handcrafted sweets for Christmas celebrations in Damascus, Syria, Dec. 24, 2023. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-CHRISTMAS-SWEETS

(231225) -- DAMASCUS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A seller showcases festive handcrafted sweets for Christmas celebrations in Damascus, Syria, Dec. 24, 2023. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-CHRISTMAS-SWEETS

(231225) -- DAMASCUS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A seller showcases festive handcrafted sweets for Christmas celebrations in Damascus, Syria, Dec. 24, 2023. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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Red Sea International Film Festival - Jeddah

Tunisian actress Ichrak Matar (wearing ‘Naksha Handcrafted’) walks the red carpet as she arrives to the screening of ‘Four Daughters’ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4th, 2023, as part of the 3rd edition of Red Sea Film Festival. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Red Sea International Film Festival - Jeddah

Tunisian actress Ichrak Matar (wearing ‘Naksha Handcrafted’) walks the red carpet as she arrives to the screening of ‘Four Daughters’ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4th, 2023, as part of the 3rd edition of Red Sea Film Festival. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Red Sea International Film Festival - Jeddah

Tunisian actress Ichrak Matar (wearing ‘Naksha Handcrafted’) walks the red carpet as she arrives to the screening of ‘Four Daughters’ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4th, 2023, as part of the 3rd edition of Red Sea Film Festival. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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49th Texas Renaissance Festival opens in U.S.

STORY: 49th Texas Renaissance Festival opens in U.S. DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: HOUSTON, the United States CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Texas Renaissance Festival STORYLINE: The Texas Renaissance Festival kicked off in the western U.S. state of Texas on Saturday, bringing the magic of the Renaissance time to life through Nov. 26. On the opening day, over 1,000 artists showcased an array of performances, including singing, dancing, juggling, magic, and jousting, amounting to 200 shows throughout the day. More than 500 vendors, dressed in costumes, offered a variety of handcrafted goods and diverse food options. Visitors could not only immerse themselves in the Renaissance era, but also participate in numerous activities, such as swings, rock climbing, archery, axe throwing, and elephant rides. This year's Texas Renaissance Festival spans eight weekends. To provide visitors with a unique experience, each weekend features a different theme. According to official re

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-SILVER HANDCRAFT

(230925) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows a view of Kalcilar Han or Kalcilar Inn, once a center of attraction filled with silver artisans, in Istanbul, Türkiye. TO GO WITH "Feature: Türkiye's handcrafted silverwork on brink of extinction" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-SILVER HANDCRAFT

(230925) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows a handmade silver piece in Istanbul, Türkiye. TO GO WITH "Feature: Türkiye's handcrafted silverwork on brink of extinction" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-SILVER HANDCRAFT

(230925) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A silver artisan works at an atelier in Kalcilar Han or Kalcilar Inn, once a center of attraction filled with silver artisans, in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Sept. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Türkiye's handcrafted silverwork on brink of extinction" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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Türkiye's handcrafted silverwork on brink of extinction

STORY: Türkiye's handcrafted silverwork on brink of extinction DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of historical Kalcilar Inn located in the Grand Bazaar, Türkiye 2. various of silver artisan Sabri Demirci works in his workshop 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SABRI DEMIRCI, Silver artisan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SABRI DEMIRCI, Silver artisan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SABRI DEMIRCI, Silver artisan 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): ARMAN TAS, Silver artisan 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): SAHIN ULUTAS, Silver artisan 8. various of products made of silver STORYLINE: Sabri Demirci, a silver artisan from Istanbul, has recently been designing pieces that reflect the essence of agriculture in human life. He placed long wheat grains on a round platform and installed several children playing musical instruments between them. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SABRI DEMIRCI, Silver artisan "I deliberately used children figures because they symbolize our future." However,

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-HANDCRAFTED VEHICLES-RACE

(230917) -- PRAGUE, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A competitor drives a mail car-shaped vehicle during the Red Bull Kary race, a competition of handcrafted, non-motorized vehicles, in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Sept. 16, 2023. A total of 40 selected teams presented their home-made vehicles during the event at Park Kralovka in the Czech capital on Saturday. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-HANDCRAFTED VEHICLES-RACE

(230917) -- PRAGUE, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A competitor drives a tin can-shaped vehicle during the Red Bull Kary race, a competition of handcrafted, non-motorized vehicles, in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Sept. 16, 2023. A total of 40 selected teams presented their home-made vehicles during the event at Park Kralovka in the Czech capital on Saturday. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-HANDCRAFTED VEHICLES-RACE

(230917) -- PRAGUE, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A competitor drives a fish-shaped vehicle during the Red Bull Kary race, a competition of handcrafted, non-motorized vehicles, in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Sept. 16, 2023. A total of 40 selected teams presented their home-made vehicles during the event at Park Kralovka in the Czech capital on Saturday. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-HANDCRAFTED VEHICLES-RACE

(230917) -- PRAGUE, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A competitor drives a bed-shaped vehicle during the Red Bull Kary race, a competition of handcrafted, non-motorized vehicles, in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Sept. 16, 2023. A total of 40 selected teams presented their home-made vehicles during the event at Park Kralovka in the Czech capital on Saturday. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-HANDCRAFTED VEHICLES-RACE

(230917) -- PRAGUE, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A competitor drives a vehicle imitating a living room during the Red Bull Kary race, a competition of handcrafted, non-motorized vehicles, in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Sept. 16, 2023. A total of 40 selected teams presented their home-made vehicles during the event at Park Kralovka in the Czech capital on Saturday. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)