Latvian Folklore and Traditional Culture

Latvian Folklore and Traditional Culture

Find out more about Latvian Folklore groups, activities, traditional instruments and performance styles. Traditional performance groups are divided by location and alphabetically, and some include musical samples.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Music–Genres–World; Entertainment & Leisure–Music–Genres–Folk; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Craft & Folk Art

Victoria and Albert Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

Companion site to the Victoria and Albert museums in the United Kingdom, featuring a variety of exhibits, online theatre events, readings, special collections and projects for the public.
Subject: Motion Pictures; Children; Art; Costume; Art, Music & Museums; Art, Music And Museum Resources For Parents & Teachers; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Arts–Art; School And Homework Help–Virtual Field Trips; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Arts–Crafts

Pueblo Pottery

Pueblo Pottery

Displays a wide range of Native American Pueblo pottery from the Southwestern United States. Full screen, full color images are accompanied by detailed descriptions.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–North American History–United States History–Native American History; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Craft & Folk Art

Gathering of Quilters

Gathering of Quilters

View over 90 quilts that were shown at the Quilters Gathering Quilt Show in Benton Harbor, Michigan on March 16, 2002. Learn more about individual quilters and the inspiration behind their quilts. Links to outside sites direct visitors to more information on quilt history, patterns, and techniques.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Quilting; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Craft & Folk Art

American Cut Glass

American Cut Glass

“There was a time in U.S. history when elegance and manners were status symbols, indicating one’s station in life. Among the most coveted of the symbols was American Brilliant Cut Glass.” This website provides articles, a photo gallery, and recommended reading for those interested in American cut glass.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Hobbies–Collecting; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Craft & Folk Art

Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: 1978-1996

Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: 1978-1996

“Showcases materials from two American Folklife Center collections, the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project Collection (1978) and the “All-American Quilt Contest” sponsored by Coming Home, a division of Lands’ End, and Good Housekeeping. Together these collections provide a glimpse into America’s diverse quilting traditions. The quilt documentation …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Quilting; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Craft & Folk Art