Kitchen with craft? Appliances with Art?? Well, yes! Kitchen and craft go together. So can the kitchen appliances come with some arty twists? Craft Montaz unfolds some of the most beautifully crafted wood art for kitchenware, all the way from India. If you have a knack for posh lifestyle, then all...
As a handicraft collector I had always been fascinated most by the masks of each region. History of humanity says that the existence of the concept of mask is very old and each tribe holds their own belief in them. Accordingly the design, art work, craft and the usage had...
African handicraft is admired all over the world for its intricate hand carving capabilities. Whether it is masks, sculptures or jewelry, their hand carving in each of this handicraft has details, style, theme, ritual and tradition. African mask is very interesting in its history and much diversified in its style. In...
Have you heard of cork art? Well, cork is very rare but is a very beautiful medium of handicraft in some parts of the globe. China for instance is the leading craft place for cork art. Here is a brief history: The cork sculpture or the cork art is a type...
Love Sushi? If your answer is ‘yes’, then this blog is at your best interest. Sushi is a global food now a days as more and more people has fallen in love with it. It has become so globally adored that we often tend to forget that Sushi is a...
A scarf, also known as a muffler or neck-wrap, is a piece of fabric worn around the neck, or near the head or around the waist for warmth, cleanliness, fashion or religious reasons. But have you ever wondered how the scarf developed into the popular fashion accessory it is today? With a history that begins...
Mankind started designing vases from the time they first etched their fingers on earth. The concept of home decoration creeped in the minds from the time of oldest civilization. Wall art and vases were the oldest art form that came into practice in human beings. There are various types of...
Africa is rich in all sorts of handicraft. Their sculptures on wood have been acclaimed by the world since ages. African people have created several types of hand crafted sculptures on wood. Their masks are creative, arty and cultural. Their human figurines are stylized and sensual. And their animal sculptures...
As a handicraft collector from various nations across the globe, I have seen diversified hand crafted things created creatively by human beings. Handicraft is one of the closest ways of showcasing God gifted talent that comes out through hand in synchronization with head, heart, eyes and many more senses. Amongst various...
The term tote, meaning "to carry", can be traced back to the 17th century but was not used to describe bags until 1900. However, the tote bag craze in the United States began in the 1940s. When you carry a designer tote bag, your friends envy you seeing your bright and colorful...
