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A region of rich artistry, Southeast Asia is home to a wide range of beautiful textiles. One of the most famous styles of textiles is known as kantha.What is Kantha? Kantha (pronounced kahn-taa) re … read more

Lightweight and lustrous, silk is one of the finest fabrics available. Yet few understand the processes used to create it. It turns out, not all silk is created equal.What is Ahimsa Silk?The fibers … read more

Carved into statues, vases, bowls, and more, African soapstone is one of the most well-known handicrafts from East Africa! Learn all about this popular material and how it goes from giant chunks o … read more

On Cultural Elements, we’ve talked extensively about the different fabrics that come from around the world. And if you shop the website, you’ll notice accessories and apparel made of all sorts of ma … read more

You may have spotted it in jewelry or in décor: a symmetrical hand which faces forward and is sometimes set with an eye. Known as the hamsa, this symbol has been around for hundreds of years. But wh … read more