Asia InCH – Encyclopedia of Intangible Cultural Heritage – Open educational resource on the intangible cultural heritage of the traditional arts, crafts and textiles and their practitioners and transmitters in South Asia

Textiles, Weaving, Spinning, Khadi

Allo Textiles - Himalayan Giant Nettle of Nepal

Games, Toys, Dolls, Kites, Sports

Dolls and Toys of Tripura

Wax

Batik of Shanti Niketan, West Bengal

Flowers, Seeds, Nuts, Grains

Betel Nut/Areca Catechu Carving of Uttar Pradesh

Wood

Wood Turning - Shagzo

Metal

Metal Craft of Bangladesh

Leather

Camel Leather Craft of Pakistan

Metal

Metal Crafts of Pakistan

Arts, Painting

Nail Painting of Gujarat

Natural Fiber

Coconut Shell, Fiber and Stem Craft of Assam

Stone

Stone Craft of Pakistan

Crochet, Lace, Braiding, Knitting

Bamboo and Cane Crafts of Sri Lanka

Silver, Gold, Precious Metals

Brass and Silver Filigree of Nepal

Embroidery

Chikan/White-on-White Embroidery of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Bone, Horn, Shell, Ivory

Coconut Shellware of Sri Lanka

Cane, Bamboo

Cane and Bamboo of Haryana

Asia Inch Podcasts/Videos

Innovations

Transformative innovations and inventions that reframe and regenerate techniques.

Collections, Exhibits, Ephemera

Explore rarely seen collections of objects. Browse exhibitions and displays that are bound in time and space.

Bibliography

Over 10,000 bibliographic listings on the arts, traditional crafts, design, heritage, culture - intangible and tangible, its practitioners, its history and associated studies.

Asia Inch Podcasts/Videos

Asia Inch Podcasts/Videos

Innovations

Transformative innovations and inventions that reframe and regenerate techniques.

Collections, Exhibits, Ephemera

Explore rarely seen collections of objects. Browse exhibitions and displays that are bound in time and space.

Bibliography

Over 10,000 bibliographic listings on the arts, traditional crafts, design, heritage, culture - intangible and tangible, its practitioners, its history and associated studies.

Glossary

An introductory survey to the rich, varied, specialized and often unfamiliar vocabulary used to describe crafts and textiles.