Founder Fridays: The sink. The scraps. The possibility.
An old sink, a pile of textile scraps, and a plumbing part in Afghanistan all got me thinking about the same thing: what happens when we stop seeing something as...
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Stories, reflections, and behind-the-scenes notes from Intertwined: Handmade for Good.
Here you’ll find artisan stories, travel memories, handmade process notes, ethical shopping thoughts, and the occasional small-business musing from Ginger—usually written with coffee nearby and a deep appreciation for the people and places behind each piece.
Not a Tapestry. Something Better. The wall art trend worth paying attention to.
There's a moment in decorating a room when you realize the walls are doing nothing for you. The furniture is right. The light is good. But the walls are just…...
From a Maya Woman’s Back to Yours: How Our Huipil Bags Are Made
A customer wrote to me recently asking about the bag she’d purchased as a gift for her sister. Her sister had owned a Guatemalan handwoven bag before, and she wanted...
Would I change the mistakes? Maybe. But then what?
I've been reading Stephen King's 11/22/63. Yes, it's a Stephen King novel, but not the scary kind (or at least not in the monster-under-the-bed way). It's about a man who travels...
How to Spot Handblown Recycled Glassware: 6 Clues to Look For
There is something about handblown glassware that feels different before you even know the story. Maybe it’s the tiny bubbles suspended in the glass. Maybe it’s the slight variation in...
Looking for a Kantha Quilt or Frazada Alternative? Meet the Cotton Corte Blanket
If you love the look of kantha quilts or frazadas — colorful, one-of-a-kind textile layers that bring warmth, pattern, and a sense of collected beauty to a home — you...