Category : Cultures & Groups : Society & Culture & Entertainment

Kokeshi Dolls History

Cultures & Groups
The art and tradition of Kokeshi dolls dates back to the early 19th century in the Tohoku region of Japan. The dolls were originally made by woodworkers, known as kijiya, who first made and sold the designs as souvenirs. The original use of these small wooden dolls is thought to be spiritual in natu

Navajo Weaving Tools

Cultures & Groups
In capable hands, Navajo weaving tools turn plain wool into works of art. Each weaving tool plays a role in turning sheep's wool into rich tapestries forming rugs, clothing and blankets. Even today, not much has changed when it comes to the tools used to create today's woven artwork. Similar tools a

Why Study Black History

Cultures & Groups
Learning about the history of other cultures contributes to cultural awareness. There are often more facets of a culture than meet the eye. While Black History unquestionably includes the background of slavery, one can also learn other aspects of the history, whether it is through reading works from

How to Make Indian Dolls

Cultures & Groups
Most American Indian tribes who lived where corn was grown used corn husks to create dolls. These dolls can range from very simple to elaborately beautiful. In some tribes, the Indian dolls were fashioned to look like members of the tribe and were even used as ceremonial artifacts. Creating your own

Twin City Monuments

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Minneapolis, one of the twin cities, is the capital of Minnesota.modern minneapolis image by geophis from Fotolia.comMinneapolis and Saint Paul, more commonly known as the Twin Cities, are located in the state of Minnesota. The Twin Cities are the state's largest cities, with Minneapolis...

How Did Profanity Start?

Cultures & Groups
Words like "copulation," "excrement," "anus" and "penis" are not inherently considered shocking, but some synonyms of these words are considered obscene. There are words considered so offensive that they are taboo in many public arenas and banned from certain forms of media, with laws mandating thei