To many not working within the fashion sphere, references such as cowrie shells, mud cloth, and colorful patterns would come to mind.
Author Archives: Jennifer Cobb
The Ivory Trade
Ivory. The word itself is a hot topic, spawned from thousands of years of use as a raw material, found in goods from all over the globe.
Travel | Ice Hotels
Just on time for the onset of winter, one of the season’s most breathtaking features is about to be unveiled-the famous Ice Hotels, located in northern climates where the environment can sustain such works of art…
Cuisine from Afar – Spotlight Ethiopia
The tradition of all Ethiopian meals is to honor trust and friendship with sharing food-this is why most dishes here are meant to be eaten with the hands. There are no utensils in Ethiopian courses-bread is the backbone of the occasion, with a variety of dishes to sample along with the Injera, the Ethiopian bread.
Kabuki Theater-A Japanese Tradition
Japan, or Nippon to the locals, is an island nation rife with its beautiful and deadly secrets. The ancient customs from thousands of years of toil still bubble in the winding cobblestone streets today. The caste of the Samurai hail from these mountainous pockets of land, along with the deadly katanas they wielded in battle. In periods of peace or political intrigue, they sat at the renowned teahouses that still operate today much as they always have, with geisha, and young maiko, attending them.
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
One of the most profound impacts global intermingling has had on the world is in the realm of beauty…