At 91 years old, Minnie Adkins continues to dedicate herself to her craft, wood carving six hours a day, five days a week.

Excavations at an opencast mine in Greece have uncovered two wooden objects more than 400,000 years old that appear to have been fashioned as tools by an unknown species of ancient human ...

Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate. Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Matryoshka dolls are a Russian folk art tradition dating back over a ...

In this video, I introduce the process of building a hand-carved sign for my logo using poplar wood, without the use of a CNC machine. The project involves using a router for bulk material removal ...

In the world of wood carving, not only are skills necessary, but also the right tools. However, one of them is often underestimated even by experienced craftsmen – this is FST. In every wood carving ...

African wood carving is a rich and diverse art form that has been practiced for centuries. With intricate designs and techniques, it reflects the cultural heritage of various African communities. Here ...

Norwegian wood-carving is a rich tradition reflecting the cultural heritage of the country. The art form has been passed down the generations, with intricate designs and craftsmanship. From everyday ...