Stack It Your Way
The Art of Jewelry Layering and the Rules Worth Breaking Somewhere along the way, someone told you to match your metals. To keep it simple. To pick one statement piece...
Tapestry by Cultural Elements
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Every Mark Has a Meaning: The Secret Language of Berber Silver Jewelry
In the souks of Tiznit — a walled desert town in southern Morocco that has been a center of silver craft for centuries — you can still find women choosing...
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Sustainable Fashion: Embracing Artisan-Made Jewelry
Discover the fusion of culture and sustainability in the world of fashion with our latest exploration into artisan-made jewelry. Delve into the world where tradition meets responsible fashion, and learn...
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Cats in Ancient Egypt: 6 Fascinating Facts
The internet is rife with cats: cat videos, cat memes, there are even celebrity cats! But if you think that modern folks are cat-crazy you should have been around in...
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Celtic Cultural Icons
Triskelion The Triskelion, which resembles a stick figure sprinting forward, derives its name from the Greek term for “three-legged”. Appropriately, it stands for progress, action and competition. The three prongs...
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The True Meaning of Aloha
Think of Hawaii and what comes to mind? Beaches, ukuleles, and…aloha! Aloha is practically synonymous with Hawaii: tourists on the islands might be tickled to find the word everywhere, from...
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Aztec Gods
They may not be common household names, but the gods of Aztec mythology are a colorful lot, giving us an insight into a complex and great civilization. The Aztecs’ polytheistic...
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India’s Dazzling Gold Jewels
India’s jewelry tradition is rich and vast. But perhaps the most famous characteristic of Indian jewelry is the overwhelming presence of gold. Spanning thousands of years, India’s jewelry tradition is...
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What is Kuba Cloth?
Boasting warm hues and striking patterns, Kuba cloth is the traditional fabric made by the Kuba people of central Africa.Boasting warm hues and striking patterns, Kuba cloth brings to mind...
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Thoughts of the Week: Proverbs on Gratitude
Current research on gratitude is proving what many cultures have known all along: gratitude is physically and emotionally good for us. Science has shown that people who have gratitude benefit from...
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5 Common English Words From Other Languages: Foods
Cultures borrow and exchange ideas, art, and –you guessed it-words! The English language is full of terms that are adapted or borrowed directly from other countries and cultures. Check out...
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What’s an Indian masala box?
Golden turmeric, red chili, green coriander and more…that’s India in a box for you! ‘Masala’ box, actually, ‘masala’ being the spice mix that gives Indian cuisine its distinctive and varied...
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Mudcloth from Africa
Bogolanfini (say Bo-ho-lan-fee-nee, with emphasis on ‘fee’) or mud cloth is an ancient textile tradition practiced by the Bamana people of Mali, Africa.Mud cloth holds deep cultural significance for the...
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