In this blog we explore the vibrant, resource-rich handicraft traditions of Indigenous communities across Africa, highlighting how materials drawn from land, craft techniques handed down through generations,… Read more “Weaving the Wind and Earth: The Spirit of African Handicrafts”
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Upcycling ideas – Part 4
Converting used cloth or textile waste into construction bricks is a fascinating (and emerging) form of upcycling, because you’re transforming a low-value waste product (old fabric) into… Read more “Upcycling ideas – Part 4”
Upcycling ideas – Part 3
Used coffee grounds are an excellent (and free!) substrate for growing certain types of mushrooms — especially oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.). Here’s how you can do it… Read more “Upcycling ideas – Part 3”
Threads of the Andes, Echoes of the Amazon: The Living Crafts of South America
In this blog we explore the rich and diverse handicraft traditions of Indigenous peoples across South America. From the Andean highlands to the Amazon Basin and the… Read more “Threads of the Andes, Echoes of the Amazon: The Living Crafts of South America”
Woven by the Land: The Sustainable Artistry of North America’s First Peoples.
In this blog we explore the rich and diverse handicraft traditions of Indigenous peoples across North America. From the basketry of the Northeast woodlands, to the pottery… Read more “Woven by the Land: The Sustainable Artistry of North America’s First Peoples.”
