by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 5 min. Filomena and the women of her village are weaving a heritage of hope in Guatemala. Together, they handcraft traditional kimonos, using ancient Mayan jaspé dyeing and weaving techniques. Together, they’re empowering their families out of...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 3 min. Once Upon a Time in India Once upon a time in India, two young aspiring designers went to school to pursue their passion for fashion and Artisan traditions. Over the years, they developed a special bond over their mutual desire to use their talents...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 5 min. In a small village on the outskirts of Jaipur, Artisans in India continue to pass down the ancient art of block printing to the next generation. The Ancient Art of Block Printing In large fire-heated kettles, villagers boil onions, tree bark,...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 5 min. Surrounded by her fellow Artisans in a small private workshop in India, Mosmeen smiles as she braids the turquoise cotton cording and threads the delicate glass beads of her woven bracelet. As she ties on the finishing tassels, she knows that each...