Traditional Crafts

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Young Japanese woman weaving on a traditional loom with a holographic YouTube tutorial projection in the background, symbolizing the fusion of tradition and digital learning.

Digitalization threatens local arts, creating hybrid identities by 2026.

In a small village in rural Japan, a centuries-old weaving technique, once passed down orally, is now primarily learned through YouTube tutorials.

Elise Marrow·September 19, 2026

Close-up of Samoan artisans painting intricate, traditional Siapo patterns on cloth with natural dyes.

Culture

What Is Siapo? Exploring Samoan Art's Traditional Practices and Exhibitions

In July 2025, the Field Museum hosts workshops by Fa’asamoa Arts, showcasing how traditional Siapo patterns—embodying Samoan identity and history—are actively taught and celebrated today.

Theo Ashford·May 18, 2026