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Comment on Bruno Munari: The Power Of Simple Design by thuytiencrampton

thuytiencrampton — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:46:54 +0000

Laura, great to meet you and glad you enjoyed the post.
You are working on a fascinating thesis. I would love to read your thesis when it’s done!
To answer your questions, I bought the Munari books while traveling in Italy.You can, however, easily order the books online on Amazon.com.
Let me know if you got hold of them!

Comment on Vanishing Hmong Embroidery by thuytiencrampton

thuytiencrampton — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:43:13 +0000

Very interesting to hear a young Hmong’s perspective on tradition and embroidery! Where about do you live?
During the hike I mention in the blogpost, our young guide was finishing the embroidery on her outfit’s armbands during down time.
I asked her to teach me how to embroider. It was wonderful to learn from her and participate in perpetuating her clan’s tradition.
It’s never too late to learn!

Comment on Bruno Munari: The Power Of Simple Design by Laura

Laura — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:38:40 +0000

hi! i just read your post about Munari’s works. I’m just starting out my thesis (in Portugal) and its about illustrated childrens books and the power of diferent shapes in the book design.
In Portugal is hard to find books that realy capture this essence like Munari did. My question for you is: where did you get this book? did you bought it online? if you did, can you please tell so I can buy it too?

Thank you!
And by the way, great post!

Comment on Vanishing Hmong Embroidery by Nkauj

Nkauj — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:05:01 +0000

So sad to hear that. I’m Hmong and wish I had paid more attention when my mom taught me how to embroider when I was a child. It’s much more difficult learning to do so now.

Comment on Made In The British Crown Colony by thuytiencrampton

thuytiencrampton — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:57:26 +0000

Miller, it’s very interesting to have so many readers react to the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong blogpost. Seems like the clothes last a long time as many seem to find them in thrift stores. I unfortunately don’t know the retail value. Let me know if you have any leads!

Comment on Greens Of Vietnam by thuytiencrampton

thuytiencrampton — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:54:38 +0000

Chaden, I am glad you enjoy the patterns and colors I find out in Asia. I will share with you some more!

Comment on Greens Of Vietnam by chaden halfhill

chaden halfhill — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:15:55 +0000

Great image and comments. I am looking at patterns and colors from around the world for an art project in Des Moines Iowa. I stumbled across your post when searching for Vietnam Colors. Thanks.

Comment on Made In The British Crown Colony by Heather Baker

Heather Baker — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:08:23 +0000

I have a beautiful gold silk swing style coat with the label British Crown Colony of Hong kong that i picked up in a thrift store . It is in really great condition . Just wondering what the retail value might be .Do you have any idea ?

Comment on Made In The British Crown Colony by thuytiencrampton

thuytiencrampton — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:12:57 +0000

Sandi, great to hear you found a vintage skirt of the same label. Where did you find it? What style is it? It would definitely be a shame if you reused the material for another purpose!

Comment on Made In The British Crown Colony by sandi

sandi — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:52:54 +0000

I also just bought a vintage skirt with the same label, very colorful and very well made. I thought I would use the material for another purpose, is this unwise