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A new generation of musicians in Malaysian Borneo is breathing life back into the sape, a traditional wooden lute once central to ceremonies and storytelling. The challenge now is finding craftspeople willing to learn the painstaking art of making these instruments.
High in Mexico's Sierra Norte mountains, Zapotec artisans are bringing ancient silk-making back to life, one cocoon at a time. These master weavers protect both their craft and the silkworms they call family.
In remote Moroccan villages, Amazigh women are preserving centuries-old traditions through jewelry making, carpet weaving, henna art, and tattoos. Despite little government support, these living artists pass down indigenous crafts that tell stories of their heritage.