Journal

We start, naturally, at the beginning. We start with the cloth that hosts the embroiderer’s artistry. And the cloth begins with Francisco who weaves our fabric.To purchase his supplies to weave his cl … read more

These women who learned embroidery as girls are known for their realistic and colorful birds.                              &n … read more

Feb, 20022  In early December, about an hour before closing-time, a customer walked in to the shop and I fell in love with him. My fall took less then a minute. There was something about him … read more

To Stitch Or Not To Stich- That Was Their Question.The Dhebaria Rabari are a sub group of the Rabari people who live in the Kutch, a semi-arid region in northwest India. In their origin story, Lord Sh … read more

These handmade felt rugs are traditionally made by women in nomadic tribes in Kyrgyzstan, which is a country of rugged mountains and extreme weather in Central Asia.  These sheep's wool rugs are … read more