Heritage

Threads Of Identity: 5 UNESCO Heritage Embroidery Crafts

Traditional embroidery styles are regarded as a symbol of a region's history. And their preservation helps to strengthen the community's cultural identity

Craftsperson doing traditional needlework at the Historical Museum in Panjakent, Tajikistan. Photo: Danita Delimont/Shutterstock
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The UNESCO Convention for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003 Convention) was adopted in 2003 and entered into force in 2006. The primary goals of this Convention are to find new ways to talk about and celebrate "traditional culture," as well as to celebrate cultural diversity around the world. UNESCO constantly updates its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage which aims to protect and raise awareness about ancient practices and knowledge.

With the World Heritage Week underway, let us look at what forms a significant part of a region's character and what we regard as our intangible heritage.

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