Welcome to Ethnomad
& the Fading Cultures Project
We work alongside tribal, Indigenous, traditional, and minority communities in hard-to-reach regions, documenting their way of life and resilience against displacement, exclusionary conservation and development pressures.
Through ethnographic research and storytelling, we bring you Fading Cultures Magazine, our flagship publication dedicated to capturing the voices, traditions, and artistry of communities facing cultural erosion.
Beyond documentation, funds from our magazine allow us to actively support projects from livelihoods, environment and education to land rights, ensuring that these communities' way of life continues to be respected and thrive on their terms.
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The July edition of Fading Cultures Magazine offered a powerful collection of stories exploring resilience, memory, and meaning across generations and geographies. From The Still Mind, which examines the remarkable focus of tribal children in India, to When the Earth Moves Us, a meditation on climate, culture, and belonging, each piece invites deep reflection. We journeyed to Indonesia with Topi Ekor Kuda, uncovered lost narratives in The Myth of an Empty World, and reimagined the circus in The Oldest Show on Earth. Other highlights include Silent Songs, Unwritten Futures, a poignant look at women and heritage in the Thar Desert, and The Language of Stone, tracing the cultural significance of traditional stonemasonry.
Inside this issue: Discover the truth behind world-famous heritage myths, journey through the beauty of an Indian train ride in a photo essay, and uncover cultural facts that amaze and inspire. Explore hidden gems, plan ahead for little-known festivals in 2026, and check out what’s on around the world this September. Each page invites you to see culture with fresh eyes and connect with the stories that continue to shape our world.
Join us on a visual journey into the heart of living heritage. From the remote forests of Rajasthan to the disappearing art of Rogan painting in Pakistan, our short films and field stories bring you face-to-face with the communities who keep tradition alive. Watch behind-the-scenes moments, artisan interviews, cultural rituals, and updates from our global ethnographer interns. Subscribe to follow our journeys and help keep these voices heard.
A guide for students, interns, and researchers working with communities across cultures, Ethnography: An ETHNOMAD Field Handbook blends practical tools with deep reflection. It encourages ethical storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and reciprocity in research. Grounded in real-world experience, the handbook explores fieldwork methods, visual storytelling, decolonial practice, and the importance of giving stories back to the communities who share them. More than a method, ethnography is a way of listening—and this handbook is your guide.
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“Experience the overnight train from Jaisalmer to Jaipur, where strangers share bunks, sandals lie scattered beneath the seats, and chai arrives in paper cups at dawn. In the cramped warmth of a sleeper carriage, generations meet and stories are exchanged, reminding us that India’s railways have always been more than transport. Once slow and communal, these journeys now face a future of speed and modernity. Discover the soul of train travel in a country on the move.”
Discover the power of Yarning, a way of sharing knowledge rooted in oral traditions, where stories unfold through trust, respect, and deep listening. This paper examines how Yarning transcends academic boundaries, empowering storytellers and creating a space for knowledge to emerge in its own cultural rhythm. From Australian communities to villages in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Madagascar, and beyond, it shows how Yarning can bridge worlds, offering researchers and communities a more ethical, participatory way of working together.
From the Cave to the Canvas – Journey into the origins of oil painting, from its earliest traces on cave walls to the exquisite art of Rogan, a tradition born along the Silk Roads. This feature reveals how pigments and oils shaped one of humanity’s greatest artistic legacies, culminating in the remarkable story of Pakistan’s last Rogan artist, who continues to preserve this endangered craft. Discover a forgotten history, connect with a living tradition, and read the full story now.
"Bringing Heritage Stories to Life Through the People who Live Them"
