Tapestry
Exploring the colors, crafts, and cultures behind the world's handmade traditions
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 have acquired various meanings through different periods of history, some...
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Ancient cultures often give us a unique perspective on life. For example, the Native American traditions are rich...
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If you travel around northern Canada, Alaska, or even Greenland, you may spot large rock formations towering over...
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From King Tut’s mask to the pyramids, ancient Egypt is full of iconic imagery. But the Eye of...
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Traditions, symbolism & heritage
Colors
The meaning of hue in adornment
Craft & making
Techniques & the human story
Handmade jewelry
Stories behind what you wear
You may have spotted it in jewelry or in décor: a symmetrical hand which faces forward and is...
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Seen on furniture and fashion, paisley is one of the most endearing patterns of all time. But where...
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For as long as there have been birds, humans have always found beauty in their feathers. Worn as jewelry and...
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Triskelion The Triskelion, which resembles a stick figure sprinting forward, derives its name from the Greek term for...
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