To promote our NEW Macrame Earrings, shown below, we thought we would throw out a DIY Macrame Bangle tutorial.
Here are a few pictures from the blog: Mary and Patch (http://maryandpatch.blogspot.com/2012/02/bracelets.html), where we found the tutorial posted. Easy enough! Have fun!
Unique Batik sells Burkina Bangles that are crafted in Ghana from grass reeds and recycled plastic cord. Lightweight and cheery, they look great in a stack on your arm.
The image at the top is from the Unique Batik wholesale website. It shows a suggested retail price of $5 for one Burkina Bangle. The bottom image from a major online retailer shows the same bangle for $48.
Striking difference? Yes. Does it matter? Maybe not. What do you think?
Our stockroom shelves look a bit like a garden in springtime… there are bright colors and floral patterns all around. Highlighted above are some of our “Chichi” bags: all made of recycled huipiles (hand-woven and embroidered ladies’ blouses) from Chichicastenango, Guatemala. No two are the same!
We have been selling natural dye products for a few years now like our natural dye geo bag and our natural dye foldover bag.
But what we really think is cool is a posting by the blog, Boulder Locavore, about how to naturally dye Easter eggs! Below is an instructional video, or click HERE to go to their blog post for more information.
We LOVE our new owl amulet necklace! The charming zamac* pendant hangs from a cord that includes knotted green & blue waxed thread, metal bead accents, metal chain links and tiny tassels. At 38″, you can wear it long or loop it twice. Made in Guatemala. Learn more on our wholesale website.
* Word of the day: zamac (or zamak) is an alloy of zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and copper.
It’s a gorgeous spring day at Unique Batik… which reminded us to share our new beaded flower, butterfly, and turtle barrettes & beaded hair slide with you. Handmade in Guatemala, they are perfect for the season. Each accessory is neatly lined with a leather backing. Retail: $14.
