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...
Bali is an island in Indonesia having much cultural variety and has society owning many natural talents. Bali is a very famous place for its art and culture. The art of Bali is one that often stirs mystery within us. The rich artistic traditions of Bali, where traditionally each person...
Africa has a long tradition of creating imaginative and thought provoking art. This includes the tribal carving, paintings and banana leaf arts, kitchen items and wood sculpture. African wooden handicrafts offer you the chance to own a magnificent piece of African heritage. If you are slogging through an undergrowth of predictable...
If you love pottery you must have heard about the Southwestern pottery by now. The Southwestern part of the US is known for its creative side in pottery. One of the most admired type is the Pueblo pottery. The term ‘Pueblo’ is actually a Spanish name, meaning ‘village’. Pueblo people...
