Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Craft stalls in small shopping arcade.

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Craft stalls in small shopping arcade.

Pakistan, Uch Sharif, decorative detail of the tomb of Bibi Jawindi.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Taj Mahal, detail of border with semi-precious stones inlaid into marble a technique known as pietra dura or parchin kari.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Detail of brightly coloured embroidered textile in arts shop with flower design in pink, red and orange.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Brightly coloured embroidered textile hanging outside arts shop with flower design in pink, red and orange.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Detail of brightly embroidered textile in arts shop with flower design in pink, red and orange.

Mexico, Puebla, Cholula, Cropped view of artist making reed painting.

Mexico, Puebla, Cholula, Artist making reed paintings.

China, Yunnan Province, Baisha, Colourful blue and white tie dyed tablecloth displayed in market.

England, West Sussex, Chichester, Stained Glass Window in the Cathedral.

Thailand, Local woman painting traditional umbrellas.