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Two people ride on horseback along a dirt road lined by yellowing tall grass. In front of them are a dog and dozens of cattle.

The Community of Families in Western Craft Traditions of Idaho

The Idaho gearmaking community, though geographically dispersed, is tightly knit through multigenerational family ties, mentorships, and shared cultural traditions rooted in ranching and craftsmanship. At the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, multiply families will share the skills and stories behind their work.

Steven Hatcher | June 24, 2025

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'Dressing Like a Human' to Honor Uzbekistani Art and Identity

Uzbekistani artisan and businesswoman Lola Sayfi is hopeful for the future of artisans

Nadya Ellerhorst | July 22, 2024

Five adults dressed in white dresses, robes, and veils pose along a forest path. One carries a lit lantern, and another carries a white flag.

This Elven Choir in Sweden Sings Tolkien’s Middle-earth to Life

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! On this day, we're celebrating the Eldandili Fantasy Choir.

Jennie Tiderman-Österberg | March 25, 2024

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Why Black Hairstyles Represent a Crowning Achievement

Many in the Black community see Black hair as an art medium. But what is art without an artist?

Kamryn Z. Bess | December 15, 2022
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The Little-Known Story of Drag Kings in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Despite a long history of lesbian-identifying and trans-masculine individuals who used masculinity for artistic performance, today’s representation of the drag king show arose only in the 1990s.

Adrienne Hunter | June 7, 2022
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