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World Travel Art: Moroccan Kilim Rugs from the Middle Atlas Mountains
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Sunday, August 25, 2013. Moroccan Kilim Rugs from the Middle Atlas Mountains. The Middle Atlas region of Morocco curves from the coastal foothills east of Casablanca past Khenifra and north to the Mount Zerhoun area above Fes. It consists of rugged mountains and fertile valleys which are well suited to raising sheep for the wool used in the flat woven carpets with their intricate patterns. Works directly with Berber women and provides access to markets which empowers them to define their place within the...
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World Travel Art: Craftworks Cambodia
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Saturday, August 3, 2013. Transforming Old Bomb Shells and Bullet Cases into beautiful pieces of Jewelry. Is an organization working to provide training and marketing skills to home based producers through the sale of their contemporary products made from recycled and sustainable materials. Meet the artisans by clicking. Offers several of the jewelry pieces onsite. Posted by World Travel Art. Labels: Craftworks of Cambodia. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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World Travel Art: August 2012
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Thursday, August 16, 2012. Tips for Buying Green, Eco-Friendly Products. There are no universal certifications or standards to identify green, eco-friendly products and only a handful of ecolabeling organizations (listed at the end). So when you are out and about trying to buy green, just ask some of the following questions. Is the production process eco-friendly? How safe is the product? How much waste does the product create? USDA organic certified, Rainforest Alliance. Posted by World Travel Art.
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World Travel Art: June 2012
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Sunday, June 24, 2012. A visit to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. We just returned from the Highlands of Guatemala where we visited with "Maya Traditions", known locally as " Fundacion Tradiciones Mayas". Founded in 1998 by the late " Jane Mintz". 1943 - 2009), a social worker and weaver from California, the Foundation provides much needed assistance to the Maya people in the region surrounding Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. Posted by World Travel Art. Labels: backstrap loom weaving. Saturday, June 2, 2012. The con...
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World Travel Art: The Medina of Fez - A UNESCO World Heritage Center
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Friday, May 24, 2013. The Medina of Fez - A UNESCO World Heritage Center. In the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez retained its status as Morocco's cultural and spiritual cent er. At every corner of the streets, in every building lies the mark of traditional skills of the past. Traditional artisanal crafts are alive in the crafts and trading areas of the Medina and part of the Heritage Preservation of UNESCO. Has a wonderful, long term relationship. A Fassi (peo ple from Fes).
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World Travel Art: August 2013
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Sunday, August 25, 2013. Moroccan Kilim Rugs from the Middle Atlas Mountains. The Middle Atlas region of Morocco curves from the coastal foothills east of Casablanca past Khenifra and north to the Mount Zerhoun area above Fes. It consists of rugged mountains and fertile valleys which are well suited to raising sheep for the wool used in the flat woven carpets with their intricate patterns. Works directly with Berber women and provides access to markets which empowers them to define their place within the...
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World Travel Art: September 2012
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Transforming Seagrass into beautiful Purses. When we founded World Travel Art. We started right away to offer colorful, tatami style woven purses from Cambodia, made by Baskets of Cambodia. One of the Fair Trade Partners' Slogans says: " from humble beginnings come great things. We could not agree more to this! It is stunning how the weavers and purse makers transform the reed into these light, strong, fun and unique purses. Still today Seagrass Purses.
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World Travel Art: Transforming Seagrass into beautiful Purses
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Transforming Seagrass into beautiful Purses. When we founded World Travel Art. We started right away to offer colorful, tatami style woven purses from Cambodia, made by Baskets of Cambodia. One of the Fair Trade Partners' Slogans says: " from humble beginnings come great things. We could not agree more to this! It is stunning how the weavers and purse makers transform the reed into these light, strong, fun and unique purses. Still today Seagrass Purses.
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World Travel Art: May 2013
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Friday, May 24, 2013. The Medina of Fez - A UNESCO World Heritage Center. In the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez retained its status as Morocco's cultural and spiritual cent er. At every corner of the streets, in every building lies the mark of traditional skills of the past. Traditional artisanal crafts are alive in the crafts and trading areas of the Medina and part of the Heritage Preservation of UNESCO. Has a wonderful, long term relationship. A Fassi (peo ple from Fes).