Visiting India – First stop, Agra
Ivory-white and majestic, the Taj Mahal is an iconic symbol of Indian tourism, and also a stark reminder of how much has changed over…
Alebrije, A Recognized Mexican Art Form
Recently, Google got down with Mexican folk art. In celebration of Pedro Linares Lopez’s 115th Birthday, the Google doodle — that ever-changing image…
Latin America Jewelry Tour
Turn up the heat on this summer’s hottest trends with a modern approach to ancient techniques. Latin America is where artisans unite around…
Next Stop – West Africa – With Jewelry Artisan, Ila Suleyman
Landing in Ghana West African jewelry traces its roots deep into the past. Exquisite beadwork harkens back to an ancient form of currency….
An artisan we’d love you to meet
If beauty resides in the details, then Abdul Aziz Mohamadu has more than enough to go around. His gift as an artist lies in…
We’re older and wiser – here’s what we’ve learned
Older and Wiser At the ripe age of 22, we feel like we’ve learned a few things about life. Mainly this — the…
Memorial Day Heralds the Start of Summer
Memorial Day commemorates those who have given their lives in the service of this country. It’s a long weekend to spend with family,…
All That Shimmers – Jewelry Gifts for Her
All That Shimmers You know that feeling? That you’ve exhausted every unique gift idea there is. That there’s nothing new under the sun to…
Mexican Splendor – Taxco Silver Jewelry
Long before international visitors started arriving in droves, even before the Spanish set foot in the Americas, the silver mines of Taxco were…
Turning Crisis into Opportunity – Artisans Ying and Joy
Ying and Joy are the tag-team duo who bring style, beauty, and love to their woven, knitted, and hand-embroidered creations. Born and raised in Chiang…