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Decorative Handmade Pottery From Global Villages - Designs, Techniques, and Uses
It is believed that the earliest pottery wares were hand-built and fired in bonfires. Over the course of time, potters have continued to work with their hands, using similar techniques to those of the past. Today there are more elaborate designs and techniques than 500 years ago, but in many global villages pottery is still [...]
Leave a Comment...New Arrival - Tablecloth; Handwoven with Traditional Mayan Design
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A new arrival at bluedango: the Lila Tablecloth - a decorative hand woven tablecloth featuring a traditional Mayan pattern. Handmade by rural Guatemalan women using backstrap weaving - a traditional Mayan art form. Vibrant blue cloth with red stripe results in shades of purple. Zig zag pattern on both edges, each with second layer of weaving. Ample in size, use as a tablecloth, table runner, or wall hanging textile. Coordinating napkin(s) not included.
Leave a Comment...Ethnic Design Styles Continue to Inspire Color Trends for 2009: Consumers Seek Vibrant Colors and Natural Elements when Selecting Home Accents
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The impact of globalization is noticeable in color palette projections for 2009. Home accent colors and design trends for the home reflect an increasing familiarity with cultural arts and ethnic design styles. With the increasing appeal of ethnic designs, consumers are expected to continue selecting vibrant colors and natural elements for home decor and accents [...]
Leave a Comment...Rhinopotamus looking guy…yep, that’s our Kifaru planter
Monday, December 8, 2008
You may remember when we wrote about Kifaru earlier (if you don’t, check it out here)…he’s the one that is gentle and kind, plays well with others, and enjoys being inside or out. We mentioned at that time that he’s pretty funny and great with conversation (you know, a great conversation piece that is). And, [...]
Leave a Comment...Lions and Zebras and Gazelles…Oh, my!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Ok, so it’s a bit of a safari twist on the ‘Lions and Tigers and Bears…’ gig, but we just couldn’t resist because we’ve added some new recycled metal sculptures to bluedango that we think are whimsical and fun and represent a bit of colorful safari for your home or office. Not only that, you’re [...]
Leave a Comment...It’s like a birth announcement only better…
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
You see, we have an announcement. And, we think it’s almost as exciting, if not more exciting, than a new baby, or a graduation, or even a wedding. Not only that, our exciting announcement to you doesn’t require you to buy us a gift. In fact, our announcement is more like a gift from us [...]
Leave a Comment...Did your grandma ever use that phrase ‘So ugly, it’s cute…’???
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Well, if she did, you may know what we’re talking about when we talk about our little Kifaru planter. Because seriously, just look at him? We love this little planter. He’s whimsical and fun, and a great way to add a bit of fair trade pottery to your home or garden. And he is definitely [...]
Leave a Comment...Celebrate Oktoberfest with a touch of Africa?
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Well, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate Oktoberfest than to add a touch of Africa to your home decor. We know you may be thinking that we don’t know the difference between Munich and KwaZulu to suggest such a thing. But, rest assured we do. You see, world famous beer festivals make us [...]
Leave a Comment...Über-fabulous Ubavu Vase
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Yes, our Ubavu vase is über-fabulous, über-spectacular, and even more über than über could be. So, of course this ‘überly über’ fair trade vase has to be listed in our featured products list this week. We know you’ve been searching for the perfect home accent vase and being the kind-hearted people that we are, you know that [...]
Leave a Comment...20% Off and Free Shipping: It’s the Deal of the Day–Actually the Deal of the Days…
Monday, September 29, 2008
Did someone say ‘20% off & FREE Shipping‘? Indeed, we did. You see, it’s that time. You may be wondering what time exactly…and our response is that it’s Morning, Noon & Night, of course. Yes, we know, every day has morning, noon, and night, but today through October 1st, we’re celebrating all day, every day with our [...]
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