Lederhosen are a type of leather shorts that have become a symbol of Bavarian culture. Originally worn by farmers and workers ...

St. Raphaela Center in Haverford will also be hosting a special Lenten movie night and reflection and there will be a special tour of Pennsylvania German Folk art in Historic Trappe. Philadelphia ...

Recently, Kochi was witness to a rare feat. The Playfords, a band that works with German folk tunes and dances, mesmerised the Kerala audience with several old tunes that transport one to a bygone ...

But should they be considered works of art? When it comes to their legal status, the answer is no: Last week, a German federal court ruled that Birkenstocks aren’t art and therefore can’t ...

Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s the question Germany’s ...

In this case, Birkenstock took three manufacturers and retailers to court, seeking to protect four of its sandal designs. German law distinguishes between design and art when it comes to a product.