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Adupo: Maasai arts and crafts from Kenya

November 11th, 2008 · No Comments · ARTS & CRAFTS, Maasai arts and crafts, Maasai crafts for the home, Maasi jewlery

is a webshop that sells gift items imported directly from Michael Mwaniki Njogu, our business partner in Kenya.
Established in early 2008 in association with ABle Volunteers International Fund (www.avif.org.uk), we sell a wide range of Maasai jewellery, blankets and household items and a wide range of batiks.
The aim of Adupo is to help Mike develop [...]

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National Trust

August 18th, 2008 · No Comments · ARTS & CRAFTS, CHARITIES, EDUCATION/TRAINING, ENVIRONMENT, Family days out UK, GREAT DAYS OUT, NETWORKING, Protected Coastlines UK, SPECIAL INTEREST, UK Heritage, World Heritage

The National Trust is Britain’s largest conservation organisation, caring for 300 historic houses, 700 miles of spectacular coastline and over 600,000 acres of beautiful countryside. The National Trust has been conserving the nation’s treasures for over a hundred years and is a charity that receives no direct support from government. The National Trust does not [...]

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Joel Harris Studio

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · ARTS & CRAFTS, Landscape Art, Modern Art

Joel Harris Studio
I began drawing at an early age and saw it as a way to express myself creatively. I feel a sense of freedom when I am involved with the creative arts. Many experiences in life, [...]

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Speedwell Quilts

June 24th, 2008 · No Comments · ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME & GARDEN, bedding/cushions, quilting

About Speedwell Quilts

I make a range of quilts, throws, cushions and small items using a variety of traditional and contemporary designs and techniques. I use 100% cotton fabric which I often dye myself. When using pre-printed cotton I try to use fabric produced by English designers. Cotton fabrics are the traditional material that has been [...]

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