CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
18 stories
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

People turning to slow crafts to combat fast-paced world

Young people are increasingly embracing traditional crafts, such as making wooden spoons, as a way to slow down in an ever-accelerating digital age.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Hiking Tip: Magical Backdrops Instead of Egg Decoration

This article highlights the tradition of Easter markets, particularly focusing on one of the oldest markets located in the Seulberger Heimatmuseum in Germany.

Mar 20 • 11:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Crafts are experiencing a renaissance among young people thanks to social networks; 'grandma's hobbies' are trending

More young people are returning to traditional, analog hobbies as a way to escape digital technologies, with activities like embroidery and gardening becoming increasingly popular.

Mar 15 • 07:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Guardians of Gaucho Tradition Who Kept the Memory Alive

The article commemorates the contributions of notable women who have preserved gaucho culture in Argentina, especially on International Women's Day.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Knitting competition celebrates ‘grandmacore’ trend

The Game of Wool competition debuts in Canada featuring Olympic diver Tom Daley as a judge, celebrating the increasingly popular 'grandmacore' trend among Millennials and Gen Z, which embraces traditional crafts over technology.

Mar 13 • 19:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

At Kaziukas Fair – unexpected price for soup and discussions about the will: how much will you have to dig into your wallet?

The Kaziukas Fair in Vilnius is bustling with Easter preparations and various vendors selling traditional items, despite varied pricing and economic concerns.

Mar 6 • 12:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Working World: Crafts? How Cool

Germany's skilled trade sector is experiencing a slight increase in apprenticeships despite a nationwide decline, as interest in traditional crafts is rekindling.

Mar 5 • 11:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Did you know that you can protest with a needle and thread?

Craftivism, a modern form of activism, promotes expressing political and social views through crafts like knitting and embroidery instead of traditional protest methods.

Mar 4 • 05:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Red, Blue, Green: Making 'May Banners' for Healthy Growth of Boys in Saga

The peak season for making 'May Banners' in Saga, Japan, is underway, aimed at wishing for the healthy growth of boys during the Children's Day celebration.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prince Hisahito's Visit to Kyoto: Observing a Traditional Noh Costume Workshop Established in the Meiji Era and Experiencing Weaving

Prince Hisahito of the Akishino family visited a traditional Noh costume workshop in Kyoto, where he experienced weaving.

Feb 27 • 04:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘The neighborhood weaves’: Runa Wana, Quito identity handmade from San Juan

The article highlights Runa Wana, a project in San Juan, Quito, that emphasizes environmental friendliness and celebrates the traditional neighborhoods of the capital through handmade crafts.

Feb 17 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master craftsman uses newspaper and starch glue technique to create carnival accessories in the interior of SP

A craftsman in Lençóis Paulista, Brazil, creates carnival accessories using a traditional technique involving newspaper and starch glue, catering to the festive demands of the season.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Princess Kako of Akishino Meets with Traditional Craftsmen to Hear Their Techniques and Thoughts

Princess Kako of Akishino engaged in a discussion with six traditional craftsmen in Tokyo, focusing on their skills and perspectives.

Feb 13 • 10:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ceramics and Glassmaking. Traditional Crafts will be Taught Again in Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary will reintroduce traditional crafts education, focusing on ceramics and glassmaking.

Feb 11 • 12:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Waterfall of fire and sparks.. molten iron lights up the sky of Shanghai in a magical scene

A traditional performance featuring molten iron spread across the sky in Shanghai, China, marked the Lunar New Year celebrations with captivating visuals.

Feb 11 • 07:38 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Chad’s Saharan Cultures Festival Brings Together Desert Nations

Chad's Saharan Cultures Festival celebrates the heritage and unity of desert nations, featuring a variety of performances and traditional crafts.

Feb 9 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Surajkund Mela is a paradise for shopping lovers, bring these items home

The Surajkund Mela, held annually in Faridabad, Haryana, attracts over a million visitors for its vibrant showcase of traditional arts, crafts, and cultural performances during the first two weeks of February.

Feb 7 • 05:26 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Endangered Professions

Readers express their opinions on the disappearance of traditional crafts and the pride of Morante de la Puebla's father after his successful season.

Jan 1 • 03:26 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.