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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

An exhibit of Indigo textiles on display at Gallery 51



The focus at Gallery 51 is on fine, antique textile art and oriental rugs, with an inventory spanning the last two millenia of human history. We offer both residential and commercial customers, as well as sophisticated collectors and museums, a wide selection of visually compelling antique textiles.

Inventory comprises a range of antique tribal carpets and weavings from the Middle East/Central Asia. Ancient Coptic, Islamic, pre-Columbian, African, European, Native American, and other ethnographic textiles are also offered. Services include buying, selling, consignment, consultation, appraisal, brokerage, mounting, and collection management.

For more information: www.gallery51.net/home.html




This textile is from the Cameroon



Thursday, July 31, 2014

Try this delicious South African family recipe

             

Recipe  by

   Gisela's Butternut Squash Soup

 2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (2 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 orange, juiced
1 orange, juiced and zested
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
 

 

 


Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Thursday, July 17, 2014

A dose of African Design

Adele Dejak, jewelery and accessory designer in Nairobi Kenya shares a dose of African design featuring a selection of these stunning chairs by Malian Designer, Cheick Diallo. We share that sentiment.
 

Friday, July 11, 2014

Monday, July 7, 2014