AUTHOR : Norbert Heyl | Cristina Gregorin

ISBN : 88-902157-0-4

LANGUAGE : Anglais

KEYWORDS : Traditional arts | Crafts | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Woodcarving (Konjic) | Metalwork / copper crafts | Folk textile | Zanat | Patrimoine culturel immatériel | artisanat populaire | design traditionnel | arts décoratifs | motifs ottomans | techniques artisanales | identité culturelle

PUBLISHER : Editore DITRE

PAGES-NUMBER : 141

YEAR : 2005

ABSTRACT : This book provides an insightful exploration of the rich traditional arts and crafts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting artisanal practices such as copperwork, wood carving, kilim weaving, and embroidery. Through detailed descriptions and vivid photographs, it showcases how these crafts reflect the country’s cultural heritage and identity, surviving through historical challenges including the conflicts of the 1990s. The work not only preserves the knowledge of these time-honored techniques but also emphasizes their significance in maintaining cultural continuity in a rapidly changing world.

LANGUAGE : Anglais

KEYWORDS : Aflaj Oman | irrigation traditionnelle | falaj | gestion de l’eau | agriculture en milieu aride | patrimoine mondial | techniques anciennes d’irrigation | systèmes hydrologique

PUBLISHER : MINISTRY OF REGIONALY

YEAR : 2005

ABSTRACT : The book "Aflaj Oman in the World Heritage List" is an important reference that highlights Oman's traditional irrigation systems, known as aflaj, which have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2006. The book provides a detailed study of the most prominent aflaj systems, showing how Omani communities developed these channels to manage water in an arid environment and ensure its sustainable distribution for agriculture and local use. It also emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the aflaj, some of which date back thousands of years, demonstrating their vital role in preserving agricultural heritage and maintaining water-related traditions to this day.