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loans for infrastructure that tie them to beijing's political interests. china's blackwater-style private armies china's grand ambition may not be a road to riches for its partners five years ago this week, president xi launched the belt and road initiative, a st century reincarnation of the ancient silk
footprint, raising serious questions about indebtedness, political interference and even colonialism. the initiative is, on paper, a substantial connectivity project comprising trade, financial, cultural and educational links and, above all, loans for... chinese cargo ship sails to europe through 'polar silk...
https://bcecc.be/china-press-review-september-3-2018/
essential part of the history, culture, and soul of kyrgyz craft traditions. in today's skillful hands, the felt creation process has been influenced by several innovations: hand-made embroidery has been replaced by automated machines, traditional felts have been supplemented with fancy fabrics such as silk
international folk art market in santa fe, new mexico, as well as exhibitions in the uk, germany, italy, uae, and india. farzana uses the kyrgyz practice of making ala-kiyiz, in which a pattern of dyed wool is laid on a slightly rolled base, and then the felt is moistened and rolled again. by combining silk...
https://voicesoncentralasia.org/kyrgyz-fashion-combining-tradition-and-innovation/