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The depth of Mayan tradition carries on in the hands of embroiderers today in Chalchihuitan……#chiapas#embroidery#design #inspiration#red@aidtoartisans
Apr 3, 2019 in
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The region of Chalchihuatan, Mexico is known for its macrame techniques. The women weave and wear extraordinary woolen skirts which provide extra warmth in the high altitudes of the mountains…..#dancingwithherloom#chiapas #weaving#macrame#design #inspiration#aidtoartisans
Apr 2, 2019 in
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In Tenejapa, Chiapas, designs are woven as an unbroken thread from the past and into the future. In Mayan cosmology, the diamond form symbolizes the universe, and earth and sky as a unity…..#chiapas#weaving#design#inspiration#backstraploom#aidtoartisans
Apr 1, 2019 in
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Spending the day working with the inspirational weavers from San Juan Cancuc in the rural mountains surrounding Chiapas. Their long white tunics are brocaded with elaborate and colorful geometric patterns and weaving techniques that date back to pre-hispanic times……#visitchiapas#artesaniamexicana #textiletraditions#weaving #backstraploom#inspiration#design #aidtoartisans
Mar 30, 2019 in
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Rain tree seed pods. The Samanea Saman (aka Rain tree) is large, wide-canopied tree that is native to Fiji and the tropics.
Nov 3, 2018 in
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That in-between light and color on the ocean. Yasawa Islands in the distance. … …#fiji #watercolor #painting #morning #pause #light #mist #ocean #sky #colorpalette #natureinspiration #hotizon #islandlife #creativepractice #peaceful #color …….
Nov 2, 2018 in
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A weaver’s hands measuring a woven natural fiber kuta mat – no rulers needed. “caga dua” is a traditional unit of measurement used in Fijian remote rural communities…….#fiji#traditionalknowledge artisanmade #naturalfiber #communitymade #risebeyondthereef #handmade #weaving#wip#creativeprocess#hands
Nov 1, 2018 in
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Mynah birds in the breadfruit tree..#fiji#birds #siloette #southpacific#tropics #islandlife #birdwatching #nature #dayinthelife
Oct 25, 2018 in
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This color……is the “Trinitario” cacao – grown in Fiji, and found in flavorful high quality dark chocolate……#fiji#cocao#colorpalette #red #natureinspiration #color #farm #harvest #chocolate #trinitario #organic#risebeyondthereef #localcolor #masi #painting #tropical
Oct 24, 2018 in
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The power of flowers made by the women of Navilawa. These are created from handmade masi bark cloth-from the mulberry tree – and then handprinted with Fijian inspired patterns……..#fiji #womenempowerment #design #communitymade #handmade #productdevelopment #flowers #tropical #garden #masi #risebeyondthereef#homedecor#holiday#decoration
Oct 23, 2018 in
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