Russian Tradition

Chain Maille Experience

by anna April 18, 2012 Anna's Blog
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  Yesterday I made my first beaded chain maille bracelet. It came out just fine and is now for sale in our Etsy store. I think beaded chain maille is more fun because it has this extra pizazz, which the beads add to it. The bracelet is called Crystal Ice, and you can see pictures […]

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A card to say…

by anna February 21, 2012 Anna's Blog
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In Russia, we have this tradition – to give each other cards. Oftentimes, if present is given without a card, it is considered to be highly impolite. Cards, both handmade and prefabricated, are given on all major holidays, such as New Year, Valentine’s Day, Motherland Defenders Day (02/23), International Woman’s Day (03/08), Knowledge Day (09/01 […]

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