Famous Bukhara Rugs as they are known in the West have always been made by Turkmen people despite the fact that Bukhara is a name of a Uzbekistan landmark city. Long ago both current Turkmenistan and...
The Macadamia nut is delicious and a part of Hawaiian history.Here's how macadamia nuts started to grow in Hawaii. Macadamia nuts are called "the Hawaii nut" because here in Hawaii where we live, our rich...
Is it authentic or not? When you buy at a flea market or on eBay, there is often no information as to origin and no guarantee of authenticity. This can be a major concern in today's marketplace as there are...
We don't mean to be alarmist, but we sometimes see "silk rugs" that are made of something other than genuine, natural silk. This is not a problem if you know that the rug you are considering is made of...
30 Quick and Easy Kids Costumes What happened to the "good ol' days" when a Halloween costume was your Dad's old shirt and cap, and a burnt cork beard? Kids costumes don't have to be complicated to be...
SHORT GUIDE TO VINTAGE AFRICAN SPOONS Traditional societies throughout Sub-Saharan Africa employ large spoons, ladles, and scoops for cooking and serving, as meals are often a communal affair. Spoons are...
The basic materials of Mexican weaving are cotton and wool, which were once home produced and homespun. Today, however, labor saving factory yarn, including synthetic fibers, is increasingly common. Colors...
p CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of...
Here are the Table of Contents for SOME Hobby Farms Magazine Back-Issues! BISON~Goats~PIGS~Horses~BREEDING~Crops~BEEKEEPING~Grain Hobby Farms magazine caters to the growing population that is returning to...