Throughout the streets of Malaysia, you can find many vendors selling strung flower garlands. These are made with real flowers including jasmine, lotus, chrysanthemum and hibiscus. The flowers play an important role in Hinduism, and are meant to bring luckRead More →
Amate is a paper made out of fig or mulberry trees. The bark is boiled and pounded, then made into sheets of paper and allowed to sundry. Amate originate with the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, and the paper was believedRead More →
One can find batik in many areas of the world, and although there is not a definite origin for batik in Malaysia, it has been used there for centuries. Unlike designs of the surrounding area, Malaysian batik designs are mainlyRead More →
The Alak-Dolak Game that has been played for centuries in Iran and the surrounding area. From there, it was introduced to Europe and North America by English colonists. It is known by many different names, and the rules of the gameRead More →
Pepparkakor Cookies are very thin Swedish ginger cookies that are a traditional favorite at Christmas. Although the most common shape is a heart, at Christmastide they are often cut into various shapes. Not only are Pepparkakor Cookies used as aRead More →
Persian rice is pretty much a staple in most Iranian meals. Persian Tahdig Rice is truly an international treat. Tahdig is a wonderfully crisp layer of cooked rice that originates in the bottom of the pan, but when it isRead More →
Many of the Swedish meals included pickled items. This Swedish Red Cabbage Recipe is a perfect side dish for Swedish Meatballs or other hearty main dishes! Swedish Red Cabbage Recipe Ingredients – Serves 6 2 red onions, diced (we usedRead More →
Many of the Swedish meals included pickled items. This Swedish Cucumber Pickles Recipe is a perfect side dish for Swedish Meatballs or other hearty main dishes! Swedish Cucumber Pickles Recipe Ingredients – Serves 6 as side 2 thin cucumbers 1 teaspoonRead More →
The paisley print is believed to have gotten its start in ancient Persia and was called boteh, meaning shrub or bush. The shape was found in fabrics, mosaics, and pottery, although it was predominately used in textiles. The design foundRead More →
One of the most recognizable images of Sweden is their wooden Dala Horse. These traditional horses got their name from town of Dalarna, in central Sweden. Since the time of the Vikings, the horse held a special spiritual significance. WoodenRead More →
