Moses Asch founded Folkways Records in 1948, with a mission to record and document music from around the world. It was an early supporter of artists like Pete Seeger, Leadbelly and Woodie Guthrie, whose music went on to influence nearly every genre of music today, from country music to rock. Upon Asch’s death in 1968, […]
Entries Tagged as 'Arts'
Jewelry from the Silk Road in Afghanistan
March 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Arts, National Geographic
Imagine you’re living two thousand years ago and travelling the Silk Road from Afghanistan to China. You come across a merchant selling the most exquisite and beautiful jewels you’ve ever seen, made of gold, carnelian, turquoise, and other materials. The jewelry you see on this page is literally what you would have seen. And it carries […]
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Art Education books that teach kids about artists and kits to recreate the artists' work
July 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Amazon, Arts
While other parents give their kids mass-produced Disney and Nickelodeon coloring books, here’s a fantatic way to introduce your kids to something much more special. The Art Ed Books and Kits are a terrific idea. It’s a series of fun kits that each centers around a great artist. Not only does the book give a […]
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Beautiful Sushi Serving Kit for a fantastic cause
June 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Arts, Bodanna Studio, Children's Charities
Every now and again I stumble upon a new charity that just makes me smile. Those of us who grew up in the New York area know that the term “mean streets” is an apt one. Kids growing up in the city don’t always have the most nurturing environments nor the privileges that other kids […]
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Leather Pillows that help to support children and families in Africa
January 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Arts, National Geographic
There are throw pillows, and there are throw pillows. If you need a beautiful home accessory, consider these African Embellished Leather Pillows. They’re not mass-produced in some factory somewhere–these are high quality leather goods hand-stiched by women working in a Maasai village near the Tanzanian border, in the shadow of Kenya’s Mt. Kilimanjaro, and finished […]
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The OLIVER Book: Stunning Nature Photography
December 15th, 2007 · No Comments · Arts, Children's Charities, Conservation, DreamYard, The Nature Conservancy, Uncommon Goods
The photos you see to the left were taken by J. Oliver Lewis, an incredible nature and adventure photographer. His story is at the same time heartbreaking and inspiring. Oliver died in 1998 at age 26, while kayaking and working in Ecuador. But even at such a young age, he had already produced an incredible collection of […]
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Mercury Glass Ornaments
December 11th, 2007 · No Comments · Aid to Artisans, Arts, Uncommon Goods
Here’s another great idea from the good folks at Uncommon Goods: Mercury Glass Ornaments. “Mercury glass” or “silvered glass” was a popular and beautiful type of glassmaking in Bohemia, England, and the United States from the mid-1800s through the early-1900s. (Contrary to the name, they don’t actually contain mercury). These ornaments are great examples of […]
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Christmas Ornaments from Amy Calandra Davis
November 24th, 2007 · No Comments · Arts, Children's Charities, ChristianBook.Com
Christmas is just around the corner. Here’s a set of ornaments that are as inspiring as they are adorable. Amy Calendra Davis tragically lost her son Zachary when he was 4. But she turned her pain into something amazing. In 2001, she was inspired to start the company (named after the hymn she used to […]
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Rules for Happiness Paperweight to Help Art Students
November 9th, 2007 · No Comments · Arts, New Urban Arts, Uncommon Goods
Most people who know me know that I smile a lot. I’m not exactly sure why this is, but a lot of it has to do with the way my parents brought me up and just being surrounded by the love of family and the love of God all my life. So imagine my surprise […]
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