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...
Of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, the horse stands out for the many attributes it symbolizes. For centuries, the horse has been indispensable to man, as man’s partner in war and in peace. The horse has also been used in transportation for centuries. Long tamed, domesticated and bred by...
India excels in various types of handicraft and Dhokra is one of their premium and most cherished one. Dhokra Metal Craft – Turtle Dhokra is a non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used...
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...
Come 17th October and the US will go fun parade by foregoing fashion consciousness. And who does not wish it in our everyday same old daily boring dress up rules? Wear Something Gaudy allows you to let all your bad dressing sense hang out for the world to see. But...
Fashion scarves serve multiple purposes with any outfit. Although they protect against the elements during winter weather, scarves designed primarily for aesthetic reasons are just as divine. If you want to cover up a part of your outfit or body that you aren’t in love with, wear a scarf around your neck. [caption...
If you study various cultures throughout the course of time, almost every society has had some sort of pottery or ceramics that they developed with time. Native American Indian pottery reflects the richness and cultural diversity of the Southwestern Pueblo people. The Native Americans developed their own styles of pottery...
