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Store Cultural Events

ETHNIC EMBELLISHMENTS

Saturday, March 27,2010

10AM - 5PM

Hillary and Abdu Louarti, of Ethnic Embellishments, will share their knowledge of the diverse cultures and traditional jewelry of the Islamic world.

They have collected both old and new pieces from North Africa, the Sahara, the Sahel, and Central Asia, which will be offered for sale.

There will be two scheduled discussions during the day, the first at 11AM, the latter at 3PM.

Please join us for what will be an exceptional opportunity to discuss the role of development, cultural diversity, and the Louarti's travels in these many countries.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase exotic and unique pieces.

NILDA CALLANAUPA

CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL TEXTILES OF CUSCO

To be announced.

The Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco was started in 1996 to explore which Andean weaving traditions remained and to educate people in that culture to value and continue that heritage. The Center not only works to preserve and study Peruvian textiles, the symbolism and their significance, but to assist families in creating a broader market for their textiles, thus an ongoing economy for their communities. Nilda, who will be visiting with several other Quechua speaking weavers, will offer insights and information about their culture. Demonstrations of the traditional arts of drop-spinning and weaving, and the sale of these textiles will take place at the store. Please join us for this unique opportunity.

MERCADO DE GUATEMALA

To be announced

Curtis Porter, of Guatemalan Feliz Imports, will again offer unique, indigenous Guatemalan textiles and folk arts for sale. In addition to the very collectable huipiles, rebozos and hand carved wood santos,Curtis will have contemporary folk arts, pot holders,table runners, bedspreads, tote bags, blouses and skirts, belts and incense to entice the collector.

These special educational events are part of our commitment to the promotion of dialogue and understanding between cultures.


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Store Cultural Events ETHNIC EMBELLISHMENTS Saturday, March 27,2010 10AM - 5PM Hillary and Abdu Louarti, of Ethnic Embellishments, will share their knowledge of the diverse cultures and traditional jewelry of the Islamic world. They have collected both old and new pieces from North Africa, the Sahara, the Sahel, and Central Asia, which will be offered for sale. There will be two scheduled discussions during the day, the first at 11AM, the latter at 3PM. Please join us for what will be an exceptional opportunity to discuss the role of development, cultural diversity, and the Louarti's travels in these many countries. This is a rare opportunity to purchase exotic and unique pieces. NILDA CALLANAUPA CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL TEXTILES OF CUSCO To be announced. The Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco was started in 1996 to explore which Andean weaving traditions remained and to educate people in that culture to value and continue that heritage. The Center not only works to preserve and study Peruvian textiles, the symbolism and their significance, but to assist families in creating a broader market for their textiles, thus an ongoing economy for their communities. Nilda, who will be visiting with several other Quechua speaking weavers, will offer insights and information about their culture. Demonstrations of the traditional arts of drop-spinning and weaving, and the sale of these textiles will take place at the store. Please join us for this unique opportunity. MERCADO DE GUATEMALA To be announced Curtis Porter, of Guatemalan Feliz Imports, will again offer unique, indigenous Guatemalan textiles and folk arts for sale. In addition to the very collectable huipiles, rebozos and hand carved wood santos,Curtis will have contemporary folk arts, pot holders,table runners, bedspreads, tote bags, blouses and skirts, belts and incense to entice the collector. These special educational events are part of our commitment to the promotion of dialogue and understanding between cultures.