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2. List of pre-Columbian inventions and innovations of ...

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   An illustration of the Pre-Columbian abacus: the Nepohualtzintzin. Abacus – The Aztec and Maya of Mesoamerica performed arithmetic operations using an abacus. It served as a more accurate and faster alternative to a written solution or relying on memory.

3. Primitive decorating - Wikipedia

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   Primitive decorating is a style of decorating using primitive folk art style that is characteristic of a historic or early Americana time period, typically using elements with muted colors and a rough and simple look to them. Decorating in the primitive style can incorporate either true antiques or contemporary folk art. [1]

4. Primitive Technology - Wikipedia

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   Plant has authored the 192 page, illustrated, hardcover book Primitive Technology: A survivalist's guide to building tools, shelters, and more in the wild (ISBN 9781984823670), published by Clarkson Potter on 29 October 2019. The book is "a practical guide to building huts and tools using only natural materials from the wild" containing "50 ...

5. Pinterest - Wikipedia

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   Pinterest is an American social media service for publishing and discovery of information [6] in the form of pinboards. [7] This includes recipes, home, style, motivation, and inspiration on the Internet using image sharing. [8] Pinterest, Inc. was founded by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp, [5] and is headquartered in San ...

6. Rural crafts - Wikipedia

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   Rural crafts refers to the traditional crafts production that is carried on, simply for everyday practical use, in the agricultural countryside. Once widespread and commonplace, the survival of some rural crafts is threatened. [1] Rural crafts are not considered part of arts and crafts, as they are produced for a practical means, and not for ...

7. Do it yourself - Wikipedia

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   DIY has been described as a "self-made-culture"; one of designing, creating, customizing and repairing items or things without any special training. DIY has grown to become a social concept with people sharing ideas, designs, techniques, methods and finished projects with one another either online or in person.

8. Handicraft - Wikipedia

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   Batik craftswomen in Java, Indonesia Savisiipi handicrafts store in Pori, Finland A handicraft Selling-Factory shop, Isfahan, Iran Artesanato Mineiro. A handicraft is a traditional main sector of craft making and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one's hands and skill, including work with textiles, moldable and rigid materials ...

9. Woodworking - Wikipedia

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   Another important factor is the durability of the wood, especially in regards to moisture. If the finished project will be exposed to moisture (e.g. outdoor projects) or high humidity or condensation (e.g. in kitchens or bathrooms), then the wood needs to be especially durable in order to prevent rot.