The Materials Culture Blog — handmade

Materials Feature: Recycled Glass Beads

July 6, 2020 • beads • behind the scenes • glass • handmade • materials • process • recycled • sustainability

African cultures have historically utilized recyclables and other second use items to create ornamental and decorative elements. These beads are part of an incredibly long history of recycled bead crafting.

Embroidery Q&A with Designer Arielle Salkin

March 8, 2019 • arielle salkin • behind the scenes • embroidery • handmade • process • sashiko

"I get a lot of texture inspiration from nature and sometimes just very close-up looks at things people would often overlook... My embroideries often mimic these little moments of visual interest."