Traditional Textiles and Art

An array of colorful textiles and ornate architectural details, reflecting rich cultural embroidery and craftsmanship from diverse regions.

North Korea, Myohyang. Ornate roof carvings at the Pohyon Temple, located on the slopes of the Myohyang mountains. Pohyon was founded in 1042 by the monk Kwanghwak although much was destroyed during the Korean War, and since rebuilt.

Guatemala, Livingston. Colorful traditional embroidery textile with tropical birds, specialty of Guatemala.

SPAIN - Baix Camp (district) - Catalonia - TARRAGONA. La Selva del Camp; Santuari de Santa Maria de Paret-Delgada (detall del artesonat

India, Gujarat, Bhuj, Great Rann of Kutch, Ahir Tribe. An example of the colorful intricate embroidery done by the Ahir Tribe.

North Korea, Myohyang. Ornate roof carvings at the Pohyon Temple, located on the slopes of the Myohyang mountains. Pohyon was founded in 1042 by the monk Kwanghwak although much was destroyed during the Korean War, and since rebuilt.

Inside the monastery at Lamayuru, Ladakh, Himalayas, India, Asia

India, Himachal Pradesh, Una District, Chintpurni, Devotional cloths at Mata Chintpurni Devi Temple

Ecuador, Cuenca. Female dancer (viewed from behind) in folklore troupe during annual parade and festival to celebrate founding of Cuenca in 1557. Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The DOORWAY of the MAIN ASSEMBLY HALL at DREPUNG MONASTERY which was founded in 1416 by JAMYANG CHOJE - LHASA, TIBET

Turksih traditional woman scarf with some embroidery

Dorze Stoffe, Aethiopien. Traditionell gefertigte Stoffe des Dorze Stammes, Äthiopien Traditionaly produced materials of the Dorze tribe, Ethiopia. Copyright: xZoonar.com/AndreasxWolfx 328451

Central America, Panama, San Blas Islands (aka Kuna Yala). Colorful hand stitched molas made by the Kuna Indians.

Central America, Guatemala, San Antonio Aguas Calientes (located just outside of Antigua), Ixcel Textile Co-op. Close up detail of bright textile.

Symbolic offerings in cone shape called Phanom Mak situated on the marble terrace, Marble Terrace, Wat Phra Kaeo, Bangkok, Thailand

Asia, Bhutan, Bumthang. Textiles of Bhutan.

Colorful Rangoli during Diwali festival Colorful Rangoli during Diwali festival, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xZoonar.com/YogeshxMorex 5520715

Rangoli floor design for celebrating Gudi Padva festival, Thane, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xNitinxKelvalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

Thailand, Ko Samui (aka Koh Samui). Wat Plai Laem aka Plai Laem Temple. Ornate red painted ceiling inside prayer house.

blur in iran antique carpet textile handmade beautiful arabic ornament

thailand abstract cross colored column ceramic in the big wall temple bangkok

Traditional Thai shawls hanging, Mai Chai, North Vietnam, Vietnam, Asia

The sole of the reclining Buddha's foot in the Kyauk htat gyi pagoda

Africa, Kenya, Samburu National Reserve. Tribal handicrafts, jewelry.

Central America, Guatemala, Petan jungle,Tikal National Park. Textiles for sale at Tikal visitor's center.

South America, Peru, Lima. Peruvian folkloric show. Traditional Peruvian attire from the colorful hilghlands of Cusco. (Editorial Usage Only)

Handmade tunic detail, Kayin Karen tribe, Myanmar, Asia

Inside the Saigon Central Mosque ( Masjid Musulman) built in 1935. Prayer hall with red carpet. Vietnam.

A sand mandala in progress at the Lhakhang Karporling Chapel of Litang Chode Monastery - Kham, Sichuan, China, (Tibet)

Decorated door handle of gates of Thiksey gompa (Tibetan Buddhist monastery). Ladakh, India

Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Small island of Ali. Local villagers in traditional attire performing welcome dance and sing-sing. Detail of elaborate ceremonial belt with beads and seashells.

Traditional turkish nad Turkic hat in view

Asia, India, Ladakh, Leh. The traditional headdress of the Ladakhi women is called a perak, as seen in Leh, Ladakh, India, and is covered with turquoise and coral.

Benin, Ouidah, Atlantique Department. An Egungun masked dancer in brilliant costume dances at a lively voodoo celebration. The dancers represent Yoruba ancestral spirits which give guidance to the living.

bangkok in temple thailand abstract cross colors roof wat palaces asia sky and colors religion mosaic

Close-up of feathers on elaborate hat worn during traditional dances, Taquile Island (also known as Isla Taquile), Lake Titicaca, Peru.

Elephant Decoration , Elephant Festival 2004 , Chuagan Stadiam , Jaipur , Rajasthan , India Copyright: xUmeshxGogna/DinodiaxPhotox

Ethiopia, Gondar, Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Ancient paintings adorn the interior of this famous church.

thailand abstract cross colored column ceramic in the big wall temple bangkok

Folk group Edmonton (Alberta), Ukrainian dancers Viter from Canada during the 48th International Folklore Festival in Zagreb

Coloured towels in Kamakhya Temple, a Hindu temple, Guwahati, Assam, North East India, India, Asia

Buddhist prayer horns for traditional monk s ceremony in Tibetan monastery Buddhist prayer horns for traditional monk s ceremony in Tibetan monastery Copyright: xZoonar.com/TANYA_Rx 3916710

Indian artist painting god shrinathji on cow body Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox

Tortugas Pueblo, New Mexico, United States. Tewa women dancers.

Colourful red Chinese embroidered silk garment depicting a phoenix bird, for sale, China

USA; Georgia; Savannah; Colorful sand painting by Tibetan Monks

Dancer in native costume colorful beads in Main Square in Cusco Cuzco Peru

Door handle of gate door of gompa - Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Diskit, Nubra valley, Ladakh, India

The eye of a caparisoned elephant participating in the Kandy Day Perahera, which concludes ten days of pageant with a magnificent procession through the city's streets, Sri Lanka

South Korea, Seoul, Jogyesa Temple, Daeungjeon, the Main Dharma Hall.

Hand puppeteer, Labi-Hauz complex, Bukhara, the Holy City, Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan, Asia

INDIA, South Delhi: Hauz Khas Village, Shopping village, Indian Fabric

Ashtavinayak, the colorful holy bands made by threads mostly tied on hand, hang outside the shop at Shri Vighneshwar Vinayak Temple at Ozar, Taluka Junnar, District Pune, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xNitinxKelvalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

A stunning piece of woven material, to be used for a lady's traditional kira, the national dress for Bhutanese women.

Traditional women dress, Al Taybat City Museum, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Asia

BHUTAN. Bumthang-Tal. Traditionelle Stiefel BHUTAN. Bumthang-Tal. Traditionelle Stiefel Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarcoxBriviox 23148118

India, State of Gujarat, Bhuj, Kutch, Ludiya village. Meghwal Marwari tribe. Traditional clothing and jewelry.

Priests and dragon column, Cao Dai Holy See Temple, Tay Ninh, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Rahle (lectern) is a furniture to be used to read Moslem Holy Book the Quran . Rahle (lectern) is a furniture for Moslem.

judaica symbols

Colourful Angi worn by temple elephant at Thiruvannamalai Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Kathakali dancer giving a dance performance.

Concept fabric dushala shawl stole embroidered wrapper India Copyright: xNirmalaxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Traditional regalia detail, Stony Nakoda First Nations, Bar U Ranch, Alberta, Canada

Africa, Ethiopian Highlands, Western Amhara, Gondar, Debre Berhan Selassie Church. Cherubs painted on the ceiling of the Debre Berhan Selassie Church.

Woman in a blue saree

Door handle of gate door of gompa - Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Diskit, Nubra valley, Ladakh, India

Africa, Morocco, Casablanca. The underground hamam and cleansing sinks of the Hassan II Mosque.

Blumengirlande auf einem Marktstand in Indien, Opfergabe für einen hinduistischen Tempel oder eine traditionelle indische Hochzeitszeremonie, hinduistische Religion Flower garland on a market stall in India, offering for hindu temple or traditonal indian wedding ceremony, hinduism religion LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/BeritxKesslerx 23366413

Muslim woman praying in mosque

Performer costume detail at the Jidai Matsuri in Kyoto Japan

Traditional textiles ""Batik"". Bali, Indonesia.

Black Lisu ethnic minority woman. At market near Fugong. Nujiang Prefecture. Yunnan Province. CHINA

The Saigon Central Mosque ( Masjid Musulman) was built in 1935. The prayer hall. Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam.

buffalo-drawn cart, Kalachakcra buddhist mandala, Dalai Lama gift, pollensa museum, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Colourful belt Yi. One of the sub-groups of the Yi Ethnic minority people. From the mountains near Liuku, Nujiang Prefecture. Yunnan Province. CHINA

Japan, Tokyo, Meiji Shrine, Momteshiki

Ghost Dance mask Of Thailand, Phi Ta Khon, Ghost mask festival or halloween of Thailand

Woman in a blue saree

Pile of small Thangkas for sale in one of the art schools near Boudnath Stupa, Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Bagmati Zone, Nepal, Asia

Details Of The Painted Ceiling In Debre Berhan Selassie Church; Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Africa, West Africa, Togo, Atitogan. Close-up of vibrant textile with eyes at voodoo ceremony in small village of Atitogan in Togo.

Mandala, Paris, France, Europe

Muslim prayer beads on the prayer Mat with the Crescent symbol on white background. Islamic and Muslim concepts. Ramadan, the Muslim rosary

tais fabric in dili east timor, timor leste tais traditional fabric in dili east timor, timor leste Copyright: xZoonar.com/JACKxMALIPANxPHOTOGRAPHYx 3694443

Traditional folkloric pattern from Belarus Belarus

Guan Di chinese Temple in Chinatown. Incense sticks for offerings. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia.

bangkok in the temple thailand abstract cross colors roof wat palaces asia and colors

Traditional weaving, Cuzco, Peru

old history in the antique kingdom of saudi arabia

Ceramics mosaic on the roof of the Elephant Temple Thep Wittayakhom Vihara, Wittayakom, Wat Baan Rai, Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Isaan, Isan, Thailand, Asia

animal symbolizing a month of the year, Kalachakcra buddhist mandala, Dalai Lama gift, pollensa museum, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Derocated door handle of Likir gompa Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Ladadkh, India. Door handle of Likir gompa Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Ladadkh, India

Pakistan, Bumburet valley, Chilan Loshi festivn

New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Ohinemutu, Maori village, detail of Marae, meeting house

Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez, Guatemala. Alfombra decorations from brightly colored sawdust and flowers for Semana Santa celebrations. (Editorial Use Only)

Detaillierte Schnitzereien von Szenen aus der Mythologie und dem täglichen Leben im Bara Madhyam-Tempelkomplex, Maluti, Dumka, Jharkhand, Indien. Detailed carvings of mythological and daily life scenes in the Bara Madhyam Temple Complex, Maluti, Dumka, Jharkhand, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 22625037

Kingdom of Amenhotep III. Burial mask of Tuya made of plastered cloth, gold leaf, vitreous pastes and alabaster from Thebes, tomb of Yuya and Tuya, detail, necklace

Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez, Guatemala. Creating alfombra decorations from brightly colored sawdust for Semana Santa celebrations.

Dancer in native costume colorful beads in Main Square in Cusco Cuzco Peru

Close-up of Chinese decoration

Meditation in a buddhist temple in western France

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