Mongolian Head Ornament

Mongolia Photos -- National Geographic

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/mongolia-photos/#/darkhan-mongolia-beauty-pageant_12251_600x450.jpg


Now this is something to turn heads. I think it is time we catch up in the head-dressing department.

And this...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79811980@N00/525761450/

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Dragonboat Festival Bigfork Montana 2012

tribal paddlers

What a lovely early fall day to gather on the lake and 'unleash the inner dragon'. First I've heard of this sport, and thought it enchanting and, well, pretty tribal to pack 20 paddles in a dragon-headed canoe. 

Thoroughly enjoyed the throngs of people participating and spectating as they passed through the 

Curried Myrrh tent, dressing their heads and elevating the art of temporary skin adornment with henna, gilding and harquus.

Thank you to all who passed through and purchased head gear and gilding...

Free People : New Style

Check out the new style at Free People...."Tayri" ...meaning: "love" in the Imazhigen language

This style features a "scarf" that is artfully knotted around a fabric braided band. You can take off the scarf, and use it creating several different looks with your Tayri Turban.

Sex trafficking and meaningful handwork

Rahab's Rope

 ...love showing itself in action...

"Rahab's Rope exists to give hope and opportunity to women and girls that have been forced into the commercial sex trade of India. By creating a safe and loving environment, they are enabled to grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our work provides basic education and vocational training for each girl and woman who come through our centers; ultimately, allowing them to integrate into their communities in a positive and constructive manner."

Curried Myrrh has partnered with Rahab's Rope in their vision in teaching and supplying handwork. I was introduced to Rahab's Rope a few months ago, when a new model I began working with was telling me about an upcoming trip to India. She was going to volunteer and spend time with these women and this organization. I felt like an opportunity that clearly exemplified the vision of Curried Myrrh, had dropped into my lap. I contacted them, and shared my heart and some ideas about integrating the women into some handwork for Curried Myrrh. Vicki, the woman who began Rahab's Rope; was warm and enthusiastic and on the same page when it came to producing beautiful, skillful, high quality pieces in representing indigenous cultural handwork, that could provide healing, sustainable income, and community respect.
I hosted a couple of 'home shows' in tribute to and in support of Rahab's Rope-to build awareness and raise some more money that could go to buying tools/supplies for them. We were able to send them over $250, and are dreaming of embroidery sewing machines, and beadwork projects...

Vicki left for India right after Christmas, I sent some patterns and some new season colors with her. We're getting started on this thing, and I am so excited. I hope to go visit India, with my daughter. I can see us sitting on the floor and beading. That would be awesome.