When it comes to manly gifts there is no shortage of ideas vying for your attention. Some of them are compelling while others are, to say the least, not so compelling. Among the latter group we hav …

The Turkish handicraft tradition is one of the most impressive on planet earth. The artisans of Asia Minor have been producing stunning works of art for home, palace, business and more since the da …

In the beginning there were Turkish mosaic lamps. They had been around in one form or another for centuries, a mainstay of the incredible Turkish handicraft tradition. A little over a century ago t …

Copper mugs are one of the most compelling and versatile gift ideas around. Unadorned they’re the kind of thing anyone would be proud to receive. But when you take the next step and give custom las …

A couple of our staff members recently returned from a trip to Japan. While there they found themselves mesmerized by the natural beauty and fascinated by the ancient and honorable culture. They we …