Tapestry
Exploring the colors, crafts, and cultures behind the world's handmade traditions
You may have spotted them in décor magazines or even on the runway: textiles with bold geometric patterns of color that, upon close inspection, appear to bleed into one another. Used for everything from rugs to jackets, this fabric style...
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What is a Kurti?A kurti is a long-sleeved, collar-less tunic worn by women throughout Southeast Asia. The kurti,...
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When it comes to jewels and accessories, there’s nothing wrong with loving something purely because it’s pretty. But...
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The stuff of pennies and the Statue of Liberty, copper is one of the most widely known metals...
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
For as long as there have been birds, humans have always found beauty in their feathers. Worn as jewelry and...
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Whether worn as an amulet on a necklace or kept as a token in one’s pocket, humans have...
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Similar in appearance to Mother of Pearl, capiz shell is coveted for its delicate appearance and natural luster....
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Strong and sturdy, Olive wood comes from the Olive tree, one of the most symbolic trees in history....
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Summer is the time for ice cream, sun, and swimsuits. But if you’ve been paying attention to style...
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The internet is rife with cats: cat videos, cat memes, there are even celebrity cats! But if you...
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Think of Hawaii and what comes to mind? Beaches, ukuleles, and...aloha! Aloha is practically synonymous with Hawaii: tourists...
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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...
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They may not be common household names, but the gods of Aztec mythology are a colorful lot, giving...
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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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Eons ago, no lakes or rivers flowed upon earth. There was only the great Eastern Sea, within which...
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