The Committee Takes note that Romania has nominated craftsmanship of Horezu ceramics for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Horezu ceramics are a unique traditional craft. Handmade in the northern part of Vâlcea County, Romania, they reflect generations of knowledge and craftsmanship. Men and...7 December 2012
Paris
The Committee, Takes note that Ukraine has nominated Tradition of Kosiv painted ceramics (No. 01456) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The tradition of Kosiv painted ceramics – which include dishes, ceremonial items, toys and tiles – arose in the 18th century, reaching its golden age...14 December 2019
Bogotá
es note that Mexico and Spain have nominated Artisanal talavera of Puebla and Tlaxcala (Mexico) and ceramics of Talavera de la Reina and El Puente del Arzobispo (Spain) making process (No. 01462) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The processes of making the artisanal talavera of Puebla and...14 December 2019
Bogotá
ontributes to the enrichment of cultural diversity and human creativity. The production and sale of ceramics are also a source of livelihood and a key part of the social and economic life of the communities concerned. Considers that, from the information included in the file, the nomination satisfies the following criteria for inscription on the R...8 December 2023
Kasane
d to this day. Initially, wire art and craft was a complementary task performed by labourers to repair ceramics and cookware and produce and sell simple wire tools. In the 19th century, the practice became an autonomous craft, and since the 20th century, wire craftspeople have used wire to produce tools for daily use and art objects. As in the past...14 December 2019
Bogotá
ist of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Çini are traditional, handmade glazed tiles and ceramics made in Turkey featuring colourful motifs of plants, animals and geometric patterns often found on facades of buildings and in homes throughout the country. Producing çini involves a series of processes. The clay is first shaped, lined,...2 December 2016
Addis Ababa
t involves the design and creation of small paintings on books, papier-mâché, rugs, textiles, walls, ceramics and other items using raw materials such as gold, silver and various organic substances. Historically, the miniature was exemplified by book painting in which the text was supported visually, but the element has evolved and can also be ob...19 December 2020
Paris
18.COM 2.BUR : Examination of requests for International Assistance up to US$100,000
takeholders to strengthen traditional knowledge and techniques associated with the meanings and production of ceramics in Checca Pupuja, ensuring its transmission to future generations. Moreover, the project will contribute to the strengthening of pottery masters’ and youth’s skills for transmitting knowledge in new workspaces such as schools a...5 June 2023
UNESCO Headquarters