ICATS exists to promote traditional arts and societies, the two of which are deeply integrated. Examples of traditional arts include:
- basket weaving (associated with native American cultures)
- pottery (now associated with many traditional African cultures)
- tapestry and heraldry (Western European cultures)
- traditional watch-making (Switzerland but also Germany)
- mosaic, icon painting, and religious woodcarving (associated with Eastern Christianity)
- traditional dancing (cross-cutting across almost all cultures)
- Japanese traditional arts (Shodo (Calligraphy), Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Ukiyo-e (Woodblock Prints) Shikki (Lacquerware) Tea Ceremony. Kodo (Incense Appreciation) Traditional Dance)
- Chinese traditional arts including calligraphy and scroll painting
- mask creation (African but also Himalayan traditional cultures)
ICATS will feature specific articles on each of these traditional arts.
