Ink & Jali

Explore a World of Craft Culture

Ink and Jali presents stories about traditional crafts, creativity and cultural heritage.

Engaging in creative activities and exploring cultural traditions allows us to slow down, connect with others and learn more about ourselves.

Learning about Ebru Art with Artist Hayrettin Kozanoglu

Learning about Ebru Art in London, with Artist, Hayrettin Kozanoglu Deep red droplets fall from a wooden brush made from rosewood and natural horse hair. The droplets spread rapidly as they hit the water, creating huge circles that glide across the metal tray. Within seconds, the intense red hue has disappeared – the pigment particles

Mashrabiya – Traditional Craft Inspires Modern Design

Mashrabiya – Traditional Craft Inspires Sustainable Design Culture is the unique human response to his environment in his attempt to answer both physical and spiritual needs. Hassan Fathy Written by Sonya Ahmed, 11 May 2020 Mashrabiya in Old Cairo As you enter the historic area of Masr al-Qadimah (Old Cairo), the hustle and bustle of

Tambour Embroidery Course at Hand and Lock

Tambour Embroidery Course at Hand and Lock A craft skill cannot be learned in a purely cognitive manner. Sometimes, your hands will make the discovery first, and your mind will catch up later. Written by Sonya Ahmed, 16 December 2019 Hand and Lock Embroidery Atelier After a tough week at work, I was looking forward

Aranya Natural Dyes Workshop in Dhaka

Aranya Natural Dyes Workshop in Dhaka The craftsman, with the deftness of many years of experience, dips the block into a tub of hot wax, and presses the design into the fabric. Later, the fabric will be dyed, but the natural colour of the golden wax on the ivory fabric, looks beautiful even without the