Journal

May 6, 2020This week we describe how the Coronavirus has affected artists in 3 of the 27 countries we represent: artisans in Afghanistan, Guatemala and Madagascar. It’s a mix of emotions but our take … read more

You tend to remember where you were when you get the phone call alerting you of your mother’s imminent death. I was in Santa Fe, in a hotel room with a stranger, a man from India. His name was Jabbar … read more

Venezuela has become a failed state. We’ve all viewed the scenes of 3 million people who have left their home country in recent years. They leave by foot, carrying whatever they can manage with little … read more

Spend Sunday exploring our picks on Lake Pepin starting with brunch at the Chef Shack in Bay City, WI (2017 James Beard finalists!), located just 70 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. The majestic … read more

We learned about gamcha this winter while visiting the folks at 145 East, a clothing company in Kolkata. Gamcha is a thin cotton towel handwoven in bright primary colors by weavers located in rural … read more