From Hill Tribe Leggings to a Wall Hanging
In December 2018, during a trip to Thailand, we stayed for a couple of nights at a hotel in Chiang Mai. While taking a neighborhood… Read More »From Hill Tribe Leggings to a Wall Hanging
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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
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
Fun Upcycled Tire Art in Costa Rica
When my family and I drove around Costa Rica, we noticed a lot of upcycled tire art in various parts of the country. Tire toucans… Read More »Fun Upcycled Tire Art in Costa Rica
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
Doll-maker Aya Furuta and a Missed Craft Show in Matsumoto, Japan
On the second day of our family trip to Japan, we toured Matsumoto. We spent a fun day exploring the famous castle and the nearby… Read More »Doll-maker Aya Furuta and a Missed Craft Show in Matsumoto, Japan
What to Do if You Have One Day in Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Southeast Asia has been on my to-go wish list for decades. Last winter break I finally got there. My family booked a trip to Thailand.… Read More »What to Do if You Have One Day in Angkor Wat, Cambodia