DIY Plastic bag wallet

Jeff made a pretty spiffy looking wallet from plastic bags, he writes - "Ironing plastic bags together required careful control of the iron temperature - also, laying the plastic between two layers of paper helped transfer the heat more evenly. The result was a paper-like material similar to Tyvek, made by DuPont, which could either be sewn or melted to form seams." - Link.

Indian art at Christie’s

As regards the choice of works from India, the attempt has been “to present juxtapositions of what’s happening on the art scene in India”

A two-day public viewing of 24 art works, scheduled for the Christie’s South Asian Modern+Contemporary Art sale in New York on 20 March 2008, was held at The Oberoi, New Delhi, on 20-21 February. Judging by the exhibits on view, it was clear that the highlights of the forthcoming sale will reflect the different movements and styles that have been emerging in this region. As regards the choice of works from India, the attempt has been “to present juxtapositions of what’s happening on the art scene in India”, according to Christie’s international director, Asian Art, Hugo Weihe.

Even in the selection of the older masters, most are early works and belie the signature styles of their later years. A case in point is Ram Kumar’s ‘The Vagabond’ (1956), which he worked on immediately after his return from Paris, where his style had been influenced by the melancholic realism of his mentor Fernand Leger. The Tyeb Mehta too, is special, as it dates to the pre- Mahisasura period, suggestive of a transitional element. The early Raza is from his landscape period, sans the ‘bindu’.

Among the works of younger artists, the innovative choice of artistic mediums is intriguing. Atul Dodiya has exploited the strength of calligraphy, imprinting a Sanskrit couplet in Roman script on a canvas backdrop executed with charcoal and marble dust. Bharti Kher’s use of commercially manufactured felt bindis for art is a novel departure. Gigi Scaria’s large photograph, a distinct single, is an outdoor shot intermingled with a fantasy element in the form of a wooden horse.
Akbar Padamsee’s abstract work in bold reds and blacks is a distinct change from the surreal earlier works and V.S. Gaitonde’s large abstract is a signature offering. That younger artists are challenging their own strengths by moving away from tried themes is evident in the Jagannath Panda who, just an exhibition earlier, was noted for minimal and soft watercolours.
Rameshwar Broota has adopted a special technique of using a sharp blade to scratch the surface at select spots, suggestive of light and forms in an otherwise monotonal grey-brown surface. As was evident from this select showing, the Christie’s sale has a strong focus—it lies not in names or mediums but in the interpretation where, says Weihe, “the content is important, not the means of expression”.

Leather Tri-Fold Wallet with Chain

Code: tri-chain
Price: $16.95
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The tri-fold wallet with a chain has been a popular item for us for more then 20 years. This wallet features traditional tri fold styling with the added safety of a belt loop to secure the wallet from accidental loss.

Plain Leather Tri-Fold

Code: Tri-Plain
Price: $14.95
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Our leather tri-fold wallets are a product of simplicity. They do not have a cloth lining or folded edges. They are sewn with heavy nylon thread and the ends of the stitching are burned so they will never come apart. What sets these time proven products apart from our competitors is the simple design, the price and most important a life time guarantee. That's right, if you can wear one of these out we will repair or replace it free of charge. This tri-fold is made from the same fine, soft leather we use on our handbags. It measures 9" wide and 4 ¼" high when open and 3 ¼" wide and 4 ¼" high when closed. It has a full length pocket for bills and five pockets for cards and comes with a vinyl insert that has an additional 6 pockets.

Leather Ladies Wallet

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Our leather ladies wallet features 3 inside pockets. One of the pockets is zippered for change and / or credit cards, and the other 2 pockets will hold dollar bills and receipts. The ladies wallet measures 7" wide and 4" high when closed.

Spring Action Leather Coin Purse

Code: snapper
Price: $4.50
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This style of leather coin purse is an old standby. Ours measures 3 ½ inches wide and is 3 inches deep, just the right size to hold a folded dollar bill. We recommend purchasing this item with other products to save on shipping costs, as the minimum shipping charge is $4.50.

Leather CellPhone Case

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Code: Cellphone
Price: $12.95
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This is our newest version of a leather cellphone case. It is a side ways style of case with a belt loop on the back as shown in the bottom example. The belt loop will take up to an 1 3/4" wide belt. The case measures 3" high and is 4 1/4" wide and will take most of the standard flip type phones as show in the top example. The flap closure uses a commercial strength Velcro and is built to last a life time.

Leather Small Bota Bag

Code: sm-bota
Price: $38.95
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The Small Bota handbag gets it's name from our larger shoulder saver handbag. The shape is very much like a wine bota. This bag is popular with our customers because of the unique look and styling. This bag includes 1 - inside pocket attached to the side for that roomy center effect, 2 - outside zippered pockets and 1 end pocket that can be used for a small cell phone. The Small Bota measures 6" wide, 10" high and 2 1/2" deep.

Purple Iris Hand Painted Wine Carafe Glass Set

Original, traditional style set of 4 wine flutes and 1 carafe.
Beautiful one of a kind set in greens, purples and white.
Painted with non-toxic professional grade glass enamel paint.
Dishwasher and microwave safe (hand wash for best results).
Flute measures 7 ½” tall with a 2” opening across the rim and 2 ½” at the base. Holds 6 ounces.
Carafe holds 40 ounces and measures 11” tall with a 3 ¼” opening across the rim and 3 1/8” at the base.

Modern Blue Splash Hand Painted Glass Vase



Original contemporary abstract vase.
Unique, one of a kind in vivid teal blue, deep reds and white.
Painted with non-toxic professional grade glass enamel paint.
Dishwasher and microwave safe (hand wash for best results).
Vase measures about 10 ½” Tall.
3 ½” across at the rim and base.
Vase holds 43 ounces.

Blue Splash Hand Painted Glassware Set



Original contemporary abstract set of 4 water glasses and 1 pitcher.
Unique, one of a kind set in vivid teal blue, deep reds and white.
Painted with non-toxic professional grade glass enamel paint.
Dishwasher and microwave safe (hand wash for best results).
Glass Holds 16 ounces and measures about 7” Tall, 3 ¼” across the rim.
Pitcher Holds 96 ounces and measures 8” Tall with a 51/4” opening across the rim.
Scroll down to see an enlarged image of this modern abstract design.

Fine Artisan Jewelry, hand made, one of a kind original design
15” dramatic necklace of laboradorite rondelles with a lineup of four inverted triangular blue goldstones finished with a silver spiral closure. Matching blue goldstone inverted triangle earrings on French hooks.

Fine Artisan Jewelry, hand made, one of a kind original design
17 ½” necklace of batik hand dyed African bone with a dragon carved black center bead and silver details and silver hook closure.

This Hand Painted Antique George & Martha Washington Sculptures (Pair) is a whimsical design by Tim Campbell who has reclaimed antique salvaged wood parts and given them a new life in this colonial couple. They both have 3D noses and hand painted faces done in a primitive/folk style. Their outfits are hand painted in traditional colonial styling in chades of blue, gray, black, and cream. They both have antiqued rope hair and Martha is topped with an antique lace and doily hat. Their bases are 5" x 5" and painted in hunter green with a black front and gold detailing with stars. George is 20" tall and Martha is 19 1/2" tall. They are sold as a pair. Scroll down to see enalrged views of each piece. They would make a wonderful conversation piece for your colonial country home.

This Hand Painted Antique Checkered Sewing Table is constructed from the heavy iron base of an old Singer sewing machine and a solid wood table top painted in a black and cream colored check pattern. The original wheels are inatact and functional on the metal base, and the wood table top is attached with screws and finished in a clear high gloss to protect the paint and give it some sparkle. The table is 29" high. The top is 17 1/4" x 26". The wheeled base measures 19" x 22 1/2". Scroll down to see a close up of the top. This piece makes a wonderful occasional table in any room in the house, with it's neutral colors and classic design lines. It is heavy, but easy to move because of the wheels. This piece effectively combines nostalgia from the past with the functional needs of today.