Make no bones about it; the skull trend is here to stay! Popularized by Alexander McQueen, the once gothic omens have been transformed into chic accessories and prints to give … Continue reading A Head Case for Skulls
Category: Jewelry & Fashion
Handmade Gifts for Men
We don’t know about you, but we find it notoriously hard to buy gifts for the special men in our lives. If there’s no one thing in particular that springs … Continue reading Handmade Gifts for Men
Touching lives – the late Alvin Apolonio
At ARTE, artisans come together not only to sell their handcrafts to the public, but also to support each other in one's journey. Jan D'Sa, artist-designer-sculptor-writer and owner of both … Continue reading Touching lives – the late Alvin Apolonio
Sizzle with Ra’Dazzle
Sometimes two heads are better than one. And that's what happened in the case of the Ra'Dazzle gals, Rachna and Anjana. Their common interest in trying out jewelry making as … Continue reading Sizzle with Ra’Dazzle
Wrist Candy
For an instant wardrobe update this spring/summer 2012, all you need is some stunning chunky wrist-candy. At ARTE, they come ranging from the sparkly Swarovski cuffs to some of spring's … Continue reading Wrist Candy
Keen on Bags and Oil Cloth
I (Jan) never knew what an oil cloth was till Carinne Abou-Huguet, Owner of Keen Bags, explained to me. The oil cloth is basically the plastic looking material that you … Continue reading Keen on Bags and Oil Cloth
A trip down memory lane with Sue Tyson Designs
Sue Tyson is one of ARTE's most loyal vendors. Part of the original core team formed more than 6 years ago, Sue was probably the first handcrafted jewelry designer maker … Continue reading A trip down memory lane with Sue Tyson Designs
Birds of a Feather
Thanks to Hollywood hipsters, such as Jessica Biel and Steven Tyler, the feather hair extension trend - often seen as colourful feathers that clip into the hair - has really … Continue reading Birds of a Feather
Add a Little Sparkle to Your Life
Meet Laila Lambert, who brought to life her passion for crystals in 2006 when she founded Sparklefairy – the UAE's first New Age online boutique, all things fairy, angel, handmade … Continue reading Add a Little Sparkle to Your Life
Craft Show Chic: Marie Arnaud
We really dig Marie Arnaud's (of Noir Absinthe) super funky yet chic style. Visit her FB page to check out her amazing collection of jewellery and clothes.