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In a village near Prayagraj, India, women are breathing new life into an ancient grass-weaving tradition that once nearly disappeared. With government support and design training, these artisans are turning seasonal Moonj grass into modern products while preserving skills passed down through generations.
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.
For 6,000 years, Li ethnic women in China have guarded an ancient pottery-making technique passed exclusively from mothers to daughters. Now recognized as cultural heritage, this tradition once ensured women's economic independence.