Acacia Creations is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya where we're busy turning recycled magazines and
recycled glass into pieces of art. And, we're also building a brighter future for our staff and
their families. That's because at Acacia Creations we operate according to fair trade principles
and return a percentage of each sale directly to our employees in Kenya and Uganda. That means
each purchase you make directly benefits our workers. So, shop on enjoy our one-of-a-kind,
ethical, friendly accessories and know that, thanks to you, our workers receive a wage 5 times
higher than the national average in Kenya!
recycled glass into pieces of art. And, we're also building a brighter future for our staff and
their families. That's because at Acacia Creations we operate according to fair trade principles
and return a percentage of each sale directly to our employees in Kenya and Uganda. That means
each purchase you make directly benefits our workers. So, shop on enjoy our one-of-a-kind,
ethical, friendly accessories and know that, thanks to you, our workers receive a wage 5 times
higher than the national average in Kenya!
Anna Balkan's uninhibited use of color and bold innovation comes from a lifetime of seeing beyond
limits and followings the signs of her own journey. Delivering the unexpected is still part of
Anna's journey. Her collection captures all the colors of her history and the natural beauty of
a life well lived. Anna Balkan is a woman of renewal and her journey has just begun. It is her
mission to honor, inspire and celebrate feminine power and beauty. Today, she does that with a
commitment to exquisite creations, designed especially fro the exquisite beauty she sees in every
woman.
limits and followings the signs of her own journey. Delivering the unexpected is still part of
Anna's journey. Her collection captures all the colors of her history and the natural beauty of
a life well lived. Anna Balkan is a woman of renewal and her journey has just begun. It is her
mission to honor, inspire and celebrate feminine power and beauty. Today, she does that with a
commitment to exquisite creations, designed especially fro the exquisite beauty she sees in every
woman.
Firefly jewelry is designed by Juan Carlos Chavajay Vaquez, in conjunction with Edward Rudnicki,
the owner of Firefly, and with help from Juan Carlo's design assistants. Firefly provides
employment and training in comfortable working conditions and fair wages to the indigenous people
of Santiago Atitlan in Guatemala. The workshop employs over 80 skilled in their artisans both men
and women. The indigenous people of the village are very skilled in their traditional arts; the
women weave on the back strap loom and are skilled in embroidery, and the men are also skilled in
embroidery, weave on foot looms and are skilled in making fish nets. We have taken many of the
traditional skills and transformed them into jewelry making skills. The workshop is spacious and
filled with skylights and windows, every artisan has their own worktable and light. It is built
around a plant and flower filled courtyard with the ever-vigilant terriers Ricky & Rocky around to
greet the workers and roam the gardens.
the owner of Firefly, and with help from Juan Carlo's design assistants. Firefly provides
employment and training in comfortable working conditions and fair wages to the indigenous people
of Santiago Atitlan in Guatemala. The workshop employs over 80 skilled in their artisans both men
and women. The indigenous people of the village are very skilled in their traditional arts; the
women weave on the back strap loom and are skilled in embroidery, and the men are also skilled in
embroidery, weave on foot looms and are skilled in making fish nets. We have taken many of the
traditional skills and transformed them into jewelry making skills. The workshop is spacious and
filled with skylights and windows, every artisan has their own worktable and light. It is built
around a plant and flower filled courtyard with the ever-vigilant terriers Ricky & Rocky around to
greet the workers and roam the gardens.
We arrived in Bulgaria in 1999. We even didn't call ourselves Lalo Treasures then... We were
drawn to the honest, simple life, to the love of nature and to the traditions and perhaps there
was an element of connection to one's roots. Since that first trip, Bulgaria became our center.
Today, we inhabit two large buildings set in a rustic Bulgarian location. Most of the
employees live in nearby villages. Over time some of the outstanding employees have grown to be
managers operating different locations of also treasures production system, as well as managers
of the local factory. Lalo Treasures and its local factory Sof Polymer employ hundreds of
workers in different settings. Many work at home, thereby helping to boost the family incomes.
Lalo Treasures became a significant supporter to the employment in its area.
drawn to the honest, simple life, to the love of nature and to the traditions and perhaps there
was an element of connection to one's roots. Since that first trip, Bulgaria became our center.
Today, we inhabit two large buildings set in a rustic Bulgarian location. Most of the
employees live in nearby villages. Over time some of the outstanding employees have grown to be
managers operating different locations of also treasures production system, as well as managers
of the local factory. Lalo Treasures and its local factory Sof Polymer employ hundreds of
workers in different settings. Many work at home, thereby helping to boost the family incomes.
Lalo Treasures became a significant supporter to the employment in its area.
In 2006, owner and artist, Cindy Perkins, founded Little Gorilla Design as a children line of
hand-painted, personalized gifts and accessories. For years, Cindy traveled around Maryland,
D.C. and Virginia working boutique shows to market her new business venture. During this time
she fell in love with, and started collecting western-style belt buckles. Shortly after, she
decided to expand the business by marking her own interchangeable buckles. This turned out to be
a perfect blend of her love of design and fashion into a piece of functional, wearable art. What
started out as one vision has resulted in endless possibilities.
hand-painted, personalized gifts and accessories. For years, Cindy traveled around Maryland,
D.C. and Virginia working boutique shows to market her new business venture. During this time
she fell in love with, and started collecting western-style belt buckles. Shortly after, she
decided to expand the business by marking her own interchangeable buckles. This turned out to be
a perfect blend of her love of design and fashion into a piece of functional, wearable art. What
started out as one vision has resulted in endless possibilities.
Maruca Design embraces the principles of the Arts & Crafts movement in America. We believe that
creating small production runs of a given enriches the world. This vision is an inclusive one;
it results in an aesthetic that moves from hand to heart to mind. As we design and produce
Maruca Design embraces the principles of the Arts & Crafts movement in America. We believe that
creating small production runs of a given our handbags, we strive for integrity, high quality and
meaningful relationships within our studio. As an American based company (Boulder, craft or
product within a cottage industry setting creates a consciousness that humanizes our work,
enhances the welfare of others, and CO), we seek to balance fairness with resourcefulness and
creativity with common sense. This joy of working, is what inspires us to embelish and beautify
our utilitarian products, respect our workers and listen to our clients. We embrace the freedom
that allows us to create with persistence, style and humor. ~ Rex Maruca
creating small production runs of a given enriches the world. This vision is an inclusive one;
it results in an aesthetic that moves from hand to heart to mind. As we design and produce
Maruca Design embraces the principles of the Arts & Crafts movement in America. We believe that
creating small production runs of a given our handbags, we strive for integrity, high quality and
meaningful relationships within our studio. As an American based company (Boulder, craft or
product within a cottage industry setting creates a consciousness that humanizes our work,
enhances the welfare of others, and CO), we seek to balance fairness with resourcefulness and
creativity with common sense. This joy of working, is what inspires us to embelish and beautify
our utilitarian products, respect our workers and listen to our clients. We embrace the freedom
that allows us to create with persistence, style and humor. ~ Rex Maruca
Original Hardware by Carrie Scafer, was born after a happenstance trip into a bead shop and with
the lure of floor to ceiling colors & shapes, she left with an armful of supplies and began
creating jewelry for family and friends. "My design philosophy is simple: make pieces that
reflect the strength, beauty and individuality of its wearer. I like to make pieces that are off
the beaten path and incorporate the cultures and colors of blue sky or tangerine sunset, my pieces
also reflect Colorado's ever-changing natural surroundings. From the hand-forged silver pendants
to the contemporary sterling silver designs tarnished by my own hands, I believe that details do
make a difference. I choose only high-quality materials and semi-precious gemstones and prefer
handcrafted components made by skilled artisans from around the world. The last two lines
materials and semi-precious gemstones and prefer handcrafted components made by skilled artisans
from around the world. The last two lines of my favorite poem by Robert Frost touts the virtues
of listening to the little voice that urges all of us to try something new, something original.
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled" by, the poem declares, and
that has made all the difference. My goal is to take a few unexpected turns along the way. My
designs reflect that philosophy, too."
the lure of floor to ceiling colors & shapes, she left with an armful of supplies and began
creating jewelry for family and friends. "My design philosophy is simple: make pieces that
reflect the strength, beauty and individuality of its wearer. I like to make pieces that are off
the beaten path and incorporate the cultures and colors of blue sky or tangerine sunset, my pieces
also reflect Colorado's ever-changing natural surroundings. From the hand-forged silver pendants
to the contemporary sterling silver designs tarnished by my own hands, I believe that details do
make a difference. I choose only high-quality materials and semi-precious gemstones and prefer
handcrafted components made by skilled artisans from around the world. The last two lines
materials and semi-precious gemstones and prefer handcrafted components made by skilled artisans
from around the world. The last two lines of my favorite poem by Robert Frost touts the virtues
of listening to the little voice that urges all of us to try something new, something original.
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled" by, the poem declares, and
that has made all the difference. My goal is to take a few unexpected turns along the way. My
designs reflect that philosophy, too."
Since 1992 Pandemonium Millinery has provided handmade custom designer hats, handbags and scarves
at reasonable prices to customer and business nationwide. Using gorgeous faux furs, exotic
silks, fine wools, luscious velvets, and other fine fabrics. Pandemonium offers a coordinated
look with a distinctive selection of women's hats, handbags and scarves for a coordinated look
with attitude. All products are handmade in our studio located in Seattle, WA.
at reasonable prices to customer and business nationwide. Using gorgeous faux furs, exotic
silks, fine wools, luscious velvets, and other fine fabrics. Pandemonium offers a coordinated
look with a distinctive selection of women's hats, handbags and scarves for a coordinated look
with attitude. All products are handmade in our studio located in Seattle, WA.
Robin Goodfellow Designs is a thriving five-year old jewelry and artistic design company owned by
artist Robin Satterwaite and her business partner Julie Lefler, based in Saugatuck, Michigan.
Robin Goodfellow Jewelry is elegant and original. Pieces are conceived and designed exclusively
by Robin, who is inspired by dance, Shakespeare, music and the ethereal elements of the natural
world around her. The jewelry is produced using crystals, rhinestones, pearls and glass & metal
beads on twisted wire. Featured lines include a wide range of vintage-inspired necklaces,
dragonfly pendants, chandelier earrings and simple magnetic pins that can be worn as jewelry or as
art displayed on a variety of surfaces. Robin Goodfellow jewelry can be found in art galleries,
gift and museum stores as well as in privately owned boutiques. It is represented in 48 states,
Puerto Rico, Lebanon and Japan.
artist Robin Satterwaite and her business partner Julie Lefler, based in Saugatuck, Michigan.
Robin Goodfellow Jewelry is elegant and original. Pieces are conceived and designed exclusively
by Robin, who is inspired by dance, Shakespeare, music and the ethereal elements of the natural
world around her. The jewelry is produced using crystals, rhinestones, pearls and glass & metal
beads on twisted wire. Featured lines include a wide range of vintage-inspired necklaces,
dragonfly pendants, chandelier earrings and simple magnetic pins that can be worn as jewelry or as
art displayed on a variety of surfaces. Robin Goodfellow jewelry can be found in art galleries,
gift and museum stores as well as in privately owned boutiques. It is represented in 48 states,
Puerto Rico, Lebanon and Japan.
Veronica's career began in the business world as a certified public accountant. After many years
of accounting, she decided she needed a creative outlet. Veronica took various jewelry,
metal-smithing & pottery classes in her free time and also went back to school to pursue a career
in interior design. Veronica started making jewelry for herself as a hobby, and then began
receiving requests and custom orders from friends and family. As interest in her designs
continued, she decided to turn it into a business. My necklaces, bracelets and earrings are made
in my Chicago studio from tagua nuts. Tagua nuts are eco-friendly, organic nuts that come from
palm trees in the rain forest. The nuts are dried, slived/cut into various shapes and dyed. She
then combines different textures, colors, shapes and sizes to create a unique, light-weight piece.
of accounting, she decided she needed a creative outlet. Veronica took various jewelry,
metal-smithing & pottery classes in her free time and also went back to school to pursue a career
in interior design. Veronica started making jewelry for herself as a hobby, and then began
receiving requests and custom orders from friends and family. As interest in her designs
continued, she decided to turn it into a business. My necklaces, bracelets and earrings are made
in my Chicago studio from tagua nuts. Tagua nuts are eco-friendly, organic nuts that come from
palm trees in the rain forest. The nuts are dried, slived/cut into various shapes and dyed. She
then combines different textures, colors, shapes and sizes to create a unique, light-weight piece.
When I was quite little I loved to look up in the sky and see whirly gigs, berries and leaves
dancing a quiet rhythm down to our earth. I felt as if they were sailing down just to greet me.
So I put them in my mouth and cracked them with my teeth and performed special surgery with
petals, budding twigs and quarry stones. I hoped to come up with a more interesting pattern. I
did not, at least not then. But what I started to think about was the implicit order of things.
In other words, many pivotal moments have happened along the way, aside from my formal art
training. One of the most interesting and paradoxical facts about me is that I cannot draw. But
I absolutely have a total passion to reconfigure and regroup elements until they find their right
of repose. And when this happens, I am at rest with the world. Let me first tell you a little
about my grandfather, for it was he who was my greatest influence. He wove the most beautiful
carpets: teal, cayenne and cornflower blue. Peony pink, straw and amber. Black, white and
celadon. Remnants from a defunct dress factory. Diamonds from coal, rubies from rust. He did it
because he loved it. He did it just because he said he could. I learned a lot about desire and
passion from him. He drove a fruit & vegetable truck, the fecund cornucopia, the sweetest magic
of this earth. I see if now as I saw it then, the relationships between choke cherries and hen
eggs, baby plums and Swiss chard, crab apples and red leaf. Poetry. Bliss. Sustenance. He
knew. And this was the art of his life. Jewelry is the same for me. I must do it. When my
grandfather heard the words "nice" and "real nice" he would just smile a secret smile. And now I
smile the same smile when you adorn yourself with my jewelry. ~ Deb Brilla
dancing a quiet rhythm down to our earth. I felt as if they were sailing down just to greet me.
So I put them in my mouth and cracked them with my teeth and performed special surgery with
petals, budding twigs and quarry stones. I hoped to come up with a more interesting pattern. I
did not, at least not then. But what I started to think about was the implicit order of things.
In other words, many pivotal moments have happened along the way, aside from my formal art
training. One of the most interesting and paradoxical facts about me is that I cannot draw. But
I absolutely have a total passion to reconfigure and regroup elements until they find their right
of repose. And when this happens, I am at rest with the world. Let me first tell you a little
about my grandfather, for it was he who was my greatest influence. He wove the most beautiful
carpets: teal, cayenne and cornflower blue. Peony pink, straw and amber. Black, white and
celadon. Remnants from a defunct dress factory. Diamonds from coal, rubies from rust. He did it
because he loved it. He did it just because he said he could. I learned a lot about desire and
passion from him. He drove a fruit & vegetable truck, the fecund cornucopia, the sweetest magic
of this earth. I see if now as I saw it then, the relationships between choke cherries and hen
eggs, baby plums and Swiss chard, crab apples and red leaf. Poetry. Bliss. Sustenance. He
knew. And this was the art of his life. Jewelry is the same for me. I must do it. When my
grandfather heard the words "nice" and "real nice" he would just smile a secret smile. And now I
smile the same smile when you adorn yourself with my jewelry. ~ Deb Brilla
The tradition of hand block printing is preserved in the Anokhi line. Through Faith Singh,
Anokhi's British designer, this ancient textile art has been revived in modern designs and
exotic patterns, ranging from pastel floral to dramatic geometrics. Unique designs,
block-printed cotton textiles, and superb hand construction are Anokhi's signature in the design
world. Anokhi is well known for its success in preserving and revitalizing traditional textile
skills, and for its involvement with educational and social projects in Rajasthan, India, where
the company is based and its products produced. Anokhi hand block printing, on the highest
quality pure cotton, begins with handmade teak printing blocks. For each scarf pattern, the
printer designs from one to thirty print blocks, each of which takes two days to carve.
Printers stamp every three-meter block of cloth approximately one thousand times. All the
embroideries and decorative stitching are done by hand, mostly by the Meghwal community in the
district of Barmer. In the Thar desert region of Northwest India. Anokhi first appeared in
London in 1970. Printing is done twice yearly in limited collections.
Anokhi's British designer, this ancient textile art has been revived in modern designs and
exotic patterns, ranging from pastel floral to dramatic geometrics. Unique designs,
block-printed cotton textiles, and superb hand construction are Anokhi's signature in the design
world. Anokhi is well known for its success in preserving and revitalizing traditional textile
skills, and for its involvement with educational and social projects in Rajasthan, India, where
the company is based and its products produced. Anokhi hand block printing, on the highest
quality pure cotton, begins with handmade teak printing blocks. For each scarf pattern, the
printer designs from one to thirty print blocks, each of which takes two days to carve.
Printers stamp every three-meter block of cloth approximately one thousand times. All the
embroideries and decorative stitching are done by hand, mostly by the Meghwal community in the
district of Barmer. In the Thar desert region of Northwest India. Anokhi first appeared in
London in 1970. Printing is done twice yearly in limited collections.
Michelle's fascination with faceted stones began as a child, when she discovered mica in the dirt
of the playground, and from there, she began collecting rocks and minerals. After working in the
fashion industry as a designer and illustrator, she began sewing tiny beads onto handmade greeting
cards and book covers. This drew her attention back to the stones, which let to 7 years working
with a leading jewelry manufacturer, where she learned the ropes of the jewelry industry. Michelle
Pressler was launched in 2002. Michelle takes her inspiration from classical details, nature and
modern designs. Working in high quality cut stones, sterling silver and gold fill, Michelle aims
to create pieces that balance rich detail with modern simplicity, in harmonious colors.
of the playground, and from there, she began collecting rocks and minerals. After working in the
fashion industry as a designer and illustrator, she began sewing tiny beads onto handmade greeting
cards and book covers. This drew her attention back to the stones, which let to 7 years working
with a leading jewelry manufacturer, where she learned the ropes of the jewelry industry. Michelle
Pressler was launched in 2002. Michelle takes her inspiration from classical details, nature and
modern designs. Working in high quality cut stones, sterling silver and gold fill, Michelle aims
to create pieces that balance rich detail with modern simplicity, in harmonious colors.
| Contact information: Libby Walter 901 Orange Street Baldwin City, KS 66006 phone: 785-766-4572 fax: 785-594-3483 |
We have over 25 years of experience in designing and manufacturing the finest quality of designer
hand wear for both women and men. All our products feature the finest leather in a wide range of
styles featuring basics in classic styles to fashion forward designs for European markets. Many
of our leathers have been developed in partnerships with our tanneries using cutting edge
technology bringing freshness, quality and styling to our hand wear. In addition to our Fashion
Expressions brand, we produce gloves under many labels for retailers. Our website features only a
few of our fashion basics providing a taste of the Fashion Expressions label.
hand wear for both women and men. All our products feature the finest leather in a wide range of
styles featuring basics in classic styles to fashion forward designs for European markets. Many
of our leathers have been developed in partnerships with our tanneries using cutting edge
technology bringing freshness, quality and styling to our hand wear. In addition to our Fashion
Expressions brand, we produce gloves under many labels for retailers. Our website features only a
few of our fashion basics providing a taste of the Fashion Expressions label.
IIt started with a bag of plastic Mahjong tiles found at the Goodwill. "Hmmmm-must be something I
can do with these…". And then there was the collection of vintage postage stamps, lovingly
collected for their colors and beauty, while living in Taipei, Taiwan in 1968-1970. A little
glue, a little glaze, a silver bail and ball chain. And then another, and another. Images from
postage stamps and maps and greeting cards and calendars and rubber stamps and gift wrap.
And now, an ever-changing assortment of fun, funky pendant necklaces, each made by hand, using
reclaimed game pieces - Scrabble tiles and Mahjong - my unique bail that allows the necklace to
be reversible, charms and ball chains - all available for you.
can do with these…". And then there was the collection of vintage postage stamps, lovingly
collected for their colors and beauty, while living in Taipei, Taiwan in 1968-1970. A little
glue, a little glaze, a silver bail and ball chain. And then another, and another. Images from
postage stamps and maps and greeting cards and calendars and rubber stamps and gift wrap.
And now, an ever-changing assortment of fun, funky pendant necklaces, each made by hand, using
reclaimed game pieces - Scrabble tiles and Mahjong - my unique bail that allows the necklace to
be reversible, charms and ball chains - all available for you.