http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=EUEZkwJulBY
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Women in the village of Lefkara, Cyprus, have been embroidering lace since the 15th century. Now this regional handicraft, recently nominated to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Element collection, is dying out -- replaced by machine-made replicas imported from abroad to meet the demand of tourists.
http://vimeo.com/24025625
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Illuminate your outdoor soiree with a saucy summer lantern made from cocktail umbrellas.
http://vimeo.com/26024795
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I'm a fan of molas. This seller has a few authentic molas, but most of the pieces are her designs done by women of the San Blas Indian community in Panama. The money they earn helps support their families. http://www.etsy.com/shop/molamama
And here is a "cute fix" for the day. http://www.samscorner.org/?p=1537
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