Located 20 minutes north of Amsterdam on Zaan River. Free public area open 365 days a year. No entrance fee required for main village
Inlay involves inserting contrasting materials into base objects for decorative purposes. Materials can be wood veneers, shells, mother-of-pearl, horn or ivory. Intarsia differs from marquetry by inserting pieces into visible base spaces
Munich Christmas markets date back to 14th century. Markets feature traditional crafts, food, and festive atmosphere. Markets typically run from late November to Christmas Day
İznik is the first Ottoman Empire capital and tile art center. Turkish tile art dates back to Uighur period in 8th-9th centuries. Anatolian Seljuks introduced glazed brick and mosaic techniques. Ottoman period saw real renaissance with color glazing technique
Iznik ceramics tradition dates back to prehistoric times. Ottoman craftsmen replaced traditional clay with quartz in late 15th century. Iznik tiles adorned Topkapi Palace and spread to Genoese and Venetian merchants. Craft nearly disappeared by late 17th century
Quang Phu Cau incense village is 40 km south of Hanoi. Village has been making incense sticks for over 100 years. Visitors can take photos from elevated platforms and use drones