Bell Jar Sculptures

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After picking up several bell jars from different marketplaces, the founders behind quirky British office supply store Present&Correct began to experiment with them, creating a collection of geometric bell jar sculptures. Simple in their construction, the structures offer a playful paper alternative to a bell jar’s usual mounted animal inhabitants. For now these are just a personal project by the creative store owners.

PAM Indigo Dye

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In creating their new “To & Afro” collection, the always-fresh Aussie label PAM relied on Malian craftspeople to color the fabrics by hand in indigo dye pits. While most know indigo by its synthetic counterpart, the traditional process is kept alive by a handful of people and lends incredibly rich blues to the final product.

Smithsonian Magazine 2012 Photo Contest

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Following a proud tradition of international photography, Smithsonian Magazine has announced the 50 finalists in their annual photo contest. From tornado-warped grain silos to Vietnamese salt harvesting, the collection is a stunning look at the contemporary world.