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Diving into the world of animals which live in close relationship with humans can bring up as much anger, sadness and deep enquiry about life as it can bring happiness, fulfillment and joy in moments of connectedness and situations of true, caring animal husbandry. Shared silence, genuine play, letting go of expectations, and being open […]
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TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – New Mexico, USA ~ Zuni artisan community of > 7000 artists incl. carvers, jewelers, metal smiths, painters, potters, silversmiths, textile weavers, wood workers. Zuni Artists Owned & Managed Cooperative. ARTZ Cooperative Gallery – meeting place for Zuni community. Zuni Pueblo ArtWalk features artisan studios many of which are open daily
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TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – West Virginia, USA ~ Inspired by “The Hidden Messages in Water” (Masuru Emoto), Lockbridge Pottery plays music in the kiln room during firing of crystalline glazing, creating beautiful crystal patterns. Different types of music are used. Family-run since > 40 years. Jeff Diehl comes from a family line of potters
TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – Across Africa ~ Hand-made artisan crafted baskets, home décor & accessories, using heritage techniques incl. raffia-weaving & woodcarving, hand-embroidery & wool-spinning. Empowering women, youth & refugees across Africa. 100% of profits go into education of artisans, building long-term, transparent relationships. Fair wages far above standard. Use of local natural materials incl.
REVIVING & PROTECTING LIFE – Greece ~ Protection of wolf, bear, lynx, chamois, otter, deer, jackal & their natural habitat. Greek Shepherd Dog Breeding Program for traditional management of human-wildlife peaceful coexistence. Ending illegal possession of wolves, bear & wolf imprisonment, use of bears in circuses, use of illegal & poisonous baits. Scientific research &
COMMUNITY & COMMUNICATION – Worldwide ~ Advanced worldwide ethical business community, combining technologies & platforms which support the planet, communities, children & indigenous cultures via transforming shopping behaviour & social media. Marketplace for ethical products & secure social network. Driven by young people & a global network of investors & partners. Built on transparency, fair
COMMUNITY & COMMUNICATION – International ~ Living systems of generic, decentralised, open-source, highly personalised group collaboration spaces which are independent of the use of specific technologies. Creating new ways of online community & communication inspired by nature & facilitating “large-scale collective sense-making across cultural & memetic boundaries”. Building on Holochain’s agent-driven data-storage technology, deepening the
HEALTH & BODY CARE – Hungary & UK ~ Very experienced naturopath specialised in brain health, concussion recovery & chronic pain/ inflammation. Blending evidence-based knowledge with traditional & natural healing modalities. Reestablishing metabolic, cellular & hormonal tissue health to reverse mental illness & cognitive decline. Focus on collaboration, relationship-building & truly comprehensive care. Brigitta is
TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – Southern Mexico ~ Pottery artisan cooperative passionately creating high-quality, simple & elegant kitchenware, restoring Oaxaca’s, Chiapas’ & Puebla’s pottery tradition. Authentic, transparent, drawing from collective knowledge & memory. Part of Innovando la Tradición, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping pottery alive. Strong community of 50 potters focused on mutual respect.
TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – China ~ Handmade fabric, accessories, homeware, vintage products made by rural indigenous artisans of minority ethnic groups. Supporting & reviving endangered heritage crafts incl. weaving, horsetail embroidery, natural dying, brocade & batik. Made from locally grown, natural materials. Supply chain transparency. Reducing waste via upcycling & repurposing of products &
TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – USA ~ Hand-made, wildcrafted pottery made from unprocessed clays collected across the US. Made by Pascal Baudar who is also a specialist in foraging, cuisine based on wild edible plants & in traditional food preservation. Variety of pottery techniques used. Combining nature’s food & art. Visit
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TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – Yucatán, Mexico ~ Reviving endangered, ancient Mayan techniques of using henequén, and now also sansevieria, plant fibers (both Agave). Woven bags & home decor made from fibers of agave plants grown without fertilizers, herbicides and irrigation. All steps from growing the plants to weaving the finished product happen within a
TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – Scandinavia & Latvia ~ Fascinating guild of authentic northern craftsmen who live & teach their skills incl. carpentry, sustainable living, leather work, blacksmithing (knives, swords, axes), watch-making, organic food & wild foraging, wooden house-building with tenon joinery (no nails, screws, glue). Hand-made, for durability, with simple tools, using natural materials.
TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – Aran Islands, Ireland ~ Hand-made knitwear. 100% wool from sheep raised on organic pastures. Made for durability. Entirely produced on the Aran Islands from raising the sheep to finished product. Use of traditional stitches which hold the history of generations of skilled knitters & designers. A celebration of the long
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TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – North Sumatra, Indonesia ~ Rangsa ni Tonun – The sacred Batak weaving tradition for the production of textiles, which is in danger of becoming extinct. Film produced by Sandra Niessen, anthropologist, Netherlands. Director & filmer: Javanese artist MJA Nashir. Visit
TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – Across Africa ~ Hand-woven baskets, made from natural, traditional fibers & dyes, using traditional indigenous weaving techniques. Preserving indigenous cultural heritage. Supporting artisan women & their families. Fairtrade. Collaboration rooted in mutual trust & respect. Visit
TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – Laos ~ Traditional Oma textile design database. Securing cultural intellectual property rights for the Oma ethnic group of Laos. Securing 3 Cs’ rule for the use of indigenous & traditional art: consent, credit, compensation©. Excess to full database provided on individual basis upon request. Visit
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ENVIRONMENTAL & HUMAN RIGHTS – Worldwide ~ Expose abuse of indigenous peoples in the name of conservation & profit incl. racism, genocide, slavery, factory schools etc.; secure indigenous rights, decolonise conservation, amplify & empower indigenous voices (Tribal Voice platform) – rooted in longstanding relationships with 100s indigenous communities. Protecting uncontacted tribes. Embodying diversity & inclusivity
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