Decorating for an Elegant Home
byHome décor is a reflection of your style and quite often your personality. How you portray that style to friends and family is the…
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Thai Woodcarver, Amporn: Keeping an Ancient Art Alive!
byNestled in the heart of “Lanna” (translated as “Land of a million rice fields’”) lies a small village with an incredible display of nature,…
Wedding Gifts to Impress
byChoosing the correct gift for someone can be a bit of a challenge at times and even more so for special occasions. In reality,…
Art and tradition in silver: An Interview with artisan, Nancy Quispe
byFiligree work has had an enormous impact in Nancy’s life. It saved her from a depression and she has never left it. She likes…
The Chief of Carvers – A Unique Experience with Novica
byThe ancient town of Ahwiaa in Ghana is a community of people who have worked with clay and wood for ages. The ‘Chief Carver’…
Alebrije Sculpture: An Awesome Artform!
byIt’s summertime! Dark skies, cold winds, and bare trees are behind us! Assuming that you love all things handmade, (It’s a correct assumption, right?…
First Person Accounts of the Guatemala Volcano from Novica Artisans
by“We were at home when we began to hear the sound of rain on our roof. But when we ventured outdoors and held out…
Guatemala Amid The Ash
byIn photographs of the popular tourist town of Antigua, the three surrounding volcanoes are always present. They are a distinctive part of the beautiful…
4th of July Party Essentials
byThe 4th of July or July 4th is a federal holiday in the United States honoring the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on…
Why Sterling Silver Jewelry Makes Me Happy
byFor centuries, sterling silver has been a prized material for crafting jewelry and other items because of its highly lustrous finish and versatile applications….