Tulia's Artisan Gallery Blog
TAVWE Collection - Part II - The Art of Basketry
HARVESTING THE RAW MATERIAL. Wounaan use the new shoots of the Astrocaryum standleyanum palm tree locally known as chunga or werregue. This tree grows to 50 feet with sharp 8-inch thorns...
TAVWE Collection - Part II - The Art of Basketry
HARVESTING THE RAW MATERIAL. Wounaan use the new shoots of the Astrocaryum standleyanum palm tree locally known as chunga or werregue. This tree grows to 50 feet with sharp 8-inch thorns...
TAVWE Collection - Part I - Who are the Wounaan?
The Wounaan are native to the Pacific coast of Colombia and Panama. Approximately 16,000 Wounaan live in the two countries and while in Panama they live in relative peace, in...
TAVWE Collection - Part I - Who are the Wounaan?
The Wounaan are native to the Pacific coast of Colombia and Panama. Approximately 16,000 Wounaan live in the two countries and while in Panama they live in relative peace, in...
Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments
Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments Colombian artists Juan Carlos and Adriana are very proud of the bronze ornaments they make for Tulia’s Artisan Gallery. Initially, the ornaments were designed as bookmarks...
Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments
Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments Colombian artists Juan Carlos and Adriana are very proud of the bronze ornaments they make for Tulia’s Artisan Gallery. Initially, the ornaments were designed as bookmarks...
Giving Thanks and Giving Back
This Thanksgiving, we are extremely grateful all of you, our customers. Together, we are making a difference not only in the lives of the talented makers in Colombia but also...
Giving Thanks and Giving Back
This Thanksgiving, we are extremely grateful all of you, our customers. Together, we are making a difference not only in the lives of the talented makers in Colombia but also...
Maker Spotlight: Gourd Accessories & Ornaments
To any artisan out there, we know it can be challenging, but please take each day at a time. There will be a day when your work is recognized. Always remember...
Maker Spotlight: Gourd Accessories & Ornaments
To any artisan out there, we know it can be challenging, but please take each day at a time. There will be a day when your work is recognized. Always remember...
The World's First Fair Trade Museum
Find out how fair trade provides a people and planet-friendly alternative to exploitative mainstream global trade, and learn about Chicago’s important role in the global labor rights movement. Discover how...
The World's First Fair Trade Museum
Find out how fair trade provides a people and planet-friendly alternative to exploitative mainstream global trade, and learn about Chicago’s important role in the global labor rights movement. Discover how...