CARNET DE VOYAGE

A visual travel diary by International Wardrobe

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These handmade bags made of colourful plastic stripes are maybe one of the most successful products in Mexico. Probably every woman in the country has at least one. The Basketry of Mexico has its origins far into the pre Hispanic period, it’s on of Mesoamerica’s oldest crafts, specially products for the daily use like the transport of wares. Nowadays the bags are traditionally made by prisoners, to earn some money for their familiy. This job oppartunity based on a government initiative that began in the early 20th century, to learn an artisan skill in order to provide a small income. The prision give only permission, they do not support the business nor provide the material. #mercadobags #handwoven #basketry (at International Wardrobe) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfXbtX5suMS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Impressions from the pottery village Horezu and nearby Olari. In Romanian Olari means Potter and most of the people here are involved into this century old business that reflect generations of knowledge and craftsmanship. The history of Horezu’s ceramics is closely entwined with that of the nearby Horezu Monastery, which was built by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in 1690. By inviting artists and craftsmen from all over the world to apply their skills to building his monastery, the prince introduced a variety of new influences to rural culture. Local artisans were also #horezu#pottery #crafts #handmade #ceramics https://www.instagram.com/p/CdzzuR4shrK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The market in Chichicatenango in the highlands of Guatemala is maybe the friendliest and best market I’ve ever been. #textileheritage #guatemala #handwoven#huipil (hier: Lake Atitlan Guatemala) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccxs67TuqnH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This is Alfredo Hernandez, master weaver in third generation, his son follows his footsteps. And Benita Clemente, she learned the skill of palm weaving from her mother. All real experts, making extraordinary things. Learning from the eldest is not always a bad idea. #biabeguug #weaving #tenatesdepalma #artisansofoaxaca https://www.instagram.com/p/CcgB5M3OHfT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today I visited a Mandiles workshop, run by Mr and Mrs Lopez, in Mitla, Oaxaca. Due to the fact that nearly every woman in the countryside is wearing such an apron, even to specially occasions, it is a good and crisis-proof business. #happyhousewife #makethemostofit #mantiles #oaxaca https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccb8cA4sAMi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Pottery in Romania is in general a couples business. The men are doing the hard work with the clay, the woman are responsible for the glaze and all the patterns.Ana&Ion, Georgeta&Costel, Mihaela&Ion #handinhand #pottery #romania https://www.instagram.com/p/CO3W_iyHYXP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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World of Interiors. The incredible department of rural houses from 1960/70 at the folk architecture museum in Kiev #nationalmuseumoffolkarchitectureandlifeofukraine #rurallifestyle #worldofinteriors #easterneuropefantasy https://www.instagram.com/p/CSCMqggMr1U/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The birthplace of Constantin Brancusi in Hobita, Romania. 1938 he gifted the monomental sculpture complex, the „Avenue of Heroes“ to the city of Targu-Jiu, 20km away from his birthplace. The complex, located on a 1,300-metre axis from west to east of the City, is an homage to the woman in the Gorj County, who gave their lives during the World War One. Brancusi thought „I wish my works will rise in gardens and parks, for children to play over them, like they would have played over rocks and monuments risen from the Earth, nobody knowing what they are or who made them – but everyone feeling their necessity and friendship, like something that is part of Nature’s soul! – .#constantinbrancusi #archaicart https://www.instagram.com/p/CSh4mynMQYr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Old men’s style. On the streets of Hobita, in Gori, & -Master for costume popular - Gheorge Ciuncani #folklore #senioren #romania https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjM21NMkPs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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And while i’m driving through the old Saxon villages of Transylvania I’m terribly ashamed of the performance of the German government in Afghanistan, and the horrible situation for the people there. #noexcuse for miscalculation https://www.instagram.com/p/CStMY2TsRmO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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First costume and pattern check #colombo #srilanka https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuPPIqPF_U/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Walking on the path of the ceramic export trade more than hundert years ago is a perfect way of passing the time in Galle, Sri Lanka. Next to Chinese and Japanese bowls and cups there still pieces of the European ceramic made for the export to muslim nations between 1840 until 1930. One of the biggest companies, the Dutch Petrus Regout factory, produced big deep plates with a flower, crescent moon & star design. Made to please the Muslim market. And all the others. #petrusregout #ceramictrade #ceramics #srilanka https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ1_ERwP6Yw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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There is always something under the ceiling in Romania #interiorlife #romania https://www.instagram.com/p/CFWRkNJn8d6/?igshid=v12wygimsext

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What a road ! #transfaragasan #bestroadintheworld #ceaușescusfolly https://www.instagram.com/p/CFP3GuaKWY1/?igshid=1qz7v39pyfup

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It’s not the end - it’s the beginning. Pottery from Saschiz and Corund. Marinel, the potter of @fundatia_adept and some old pieces from Corund. #blueismyworld #pottery #ceramics #transylvania (hier: Cincsor.Transilvania.Case de Oaspeti) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNcHqCnG_d/?igshid=66zcdf6t5z48

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Apron from Sliven. Mid 20th Century. #whatiboughttoday#antiquetextiles#bulgaria#handwoven https://www.instagram.com/p/CDslfaRF8Cc/?igshid=ud731c7zwvt6

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One day in the Balkan mountains #trjawna #bojentsi #bozhentsi #velikotarnovo #whysosadMrPetkoSlavwykov? https://www.instagram.com/p/CDskpMMFwWa/?igshid=4n9dmjlz7eiu