Inspiration from a Trip to Croatia and Slovenia
In early March we went on a trip to Croatia, followed by a couple of days in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Trips to new places are always… Read More »Inspiration from a Trip to Croatia and Slovenia
Traveling
Traveling is a rich source of inspiration for me. Whether finding refuge in nearby nature or going to faraway lands, it opens my mind and revives my spirit.
“Vanishing Kashgar” Textile collages
In 2000, one year after completing a year-long dissertation research in Nanjing, I returned to China. This time my goal was to travel in Xinjiang,… Read More »“Vanishing Kashgar” Textile collages
Soaking Up Inspiration in Greece
I haven’t written a travel blog post in ages, and I’m somewhat rusty. We haven’t gone on a real vacation since Covid started, in what… Read More »Soaking Up Inspiration in Greece
Ainu Textiles
Discovering Ainu textiles in Hokkaido was the greatest surprise of my 2018 trip to Japan. I knew a little about Japanese textile traditions, but never… Read More »Ainu Textiles
The sculptures of Edgardo Carmon, Cartagena, Colombia
Walking through Cartagena, Colombia, one can not but fall in love with the sculptures of Edgardo Carmon. A Cartagena native, Carmon is a mechanical engineer with… Read More »The sculptures of Edgardo Carmon, Cartagena, Colombia
Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia
The old city of Cartagena, Colombia, is a charming, colorful place filled with beautiful Spanish colonial architecture. A fun tourist heaven, it has enough to… Read More »Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia
The Door Knockers of Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia has a long and complex history. It has seen many ups and downs throughout the centuries, but today the old part of the… Read More »The Door Knockers of Cartagena, Colombia
Kyoto Textile-Lover’s Tour
During our family trip to Japan I managed to carve out one day for a solo Kyoto Textile-Lover’s Tour. I combed through our guidebooks and… Read More »Kyoto Textile-Lover’s Tour