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The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part VI): Fique
Our journey through the world of natural fibers takes us to South America, across the lively fields and...
How Safe is Silicone? The Pros and Cons of the Popular Plastic Alternative 
Living a sustainable life has become a noble aspiration in many households today. Single-use utensils...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (B): Beautyberry
In both the East and the West, before modern medicine there were herbs. People, mainly women, knew their...
The ‘Four Gentlemen’ of Chinese Culture
In ancient China, a place where self-cultivation and virtue were considered noble pursuits, four gentlemen...
Seasonal Eating for August, and Preserving the Bounty
August is the month when garden produce is at its peak. At a time when practically everything is in season...
Spinning the Wheel: Experience the Ancient Art of Turning Fiber Into Yarn
“It’s fun to just come up with something so beautiful out of this pile of wool,” said Julie Iannelli,...
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For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (A): Arnica
In both the East and the West, before modern medicine there were herbs. People, mainly women, knew their...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part VI): Abaca
As we’ve seen in the first parts of this series, natural fibers come from an amazing array of sources...
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Bach, Darwin, and the Question of Creation
Johann Sebastian Bach and Charles Darwin were two of the most creative minds of their time. Although...
Traditional Chinese Medicine Recipes for Health–Part I: ‘Minor Heat’
According to traditional Chinese medicine, humans are one with nature, and exist in a “unity of form...
Yixing Teapots: Tradition, Elegance and Artistry
As my design studio professor Paula Horrigan always stressed, a good design is “simple, elegant and direct...
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Wayuu Mochila Bags – An Indigenous Colombian Tradition of Colorful Crochet
Mochila bags, increasingly trendy and colorful totes, each display a unique expression indigenous Wayuu...