Crafts

The Cocos Malays continue the centuries-old tradition of constructing these distinctive wooden sailing vessels, used for fishing and inter-island travel. These boats are not just transport but a living link to their ancestral maritime heritage.

This unique craft transforms straw into elaborate sculptures, baskets, and decorative items, often incorporating complex geometric patterns and figures. The skill of straw weaving, passed down through generations, is a significant part of Belarus's intangible cultural heritage.

While paper folding existed elsewhere, Japan developed complex techniques and cultural significance for origami, often used in ceremonies, decoration, and as a symbol of peace.