Tapestry
Exploring the colors, crafts, and cultures behind the world's handmade traditions
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 shop signs to advertisements. And even if you haven’t taken...
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Cultures borrow and exchange ideas, art, and –you guessed it-words! The English language is full of terms that...
Read →Years ago, the sky was very close to earth – so close you could stand on a...
Read →Current research on gratitude is proving what many cultures have known all along: gratitude is physically and emotionally...
Read →World culture
Traditions, symbolism & heritage
Colors
The meaning of hue in adornment
Craft & making
Techniques & the human story
Handmade jewelry
Stories behind what you wear
