Tradition
Journal, tradition, handicrafts, artisans.
Christmas hearts to decorate the tree: a Danish tradition
The braided Christmas hearts are a tradition in Denmark to decorate the Christmas tree. They can be made from different materials, from paper to crochet. Until now I don’t pass…
Peruvian frazadas: traditional ethnic textiles for home
These traditional Peruvian textiles are called Frazadas, which means blankets or bed covers. But these Frazadas are thick handwoven, and heavy enough to be used as rugs. Frazadas are 100%…
Convent of Santa Catalina and its color palette
At the south of Peru is located the city of Arequipa close to the Misti volcano. Here is the Convent of Santa Catalina or Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena.…
Visit Can Lis, one of Jørn Utzon´s masterpieces
“Architecture is the learned game; correct and magnificent of forms assembled in the light” – Le Corbusier Jørn Utzon is an internationally recognized Danish architect by one of his masterpieces:…
