Hart Upcycle: A Creative Collaboration

In the world of home decor, creativity knows no bounds. Hart Upcycle stands out as a testament to the innovative spirit that exists within the industry. With a dedicated team of talented artists and friends, Hart consistently brings unique and stunning pieces to life.

One such collaboration is between Olka Ivanova, a photographer, and Stephanie Stubbs, an artist. Together, they have created a Hart art space that is both visually stunning and emotionally evocative.

“Man is a Vessel of God’s love, we have this Treasure in the Jars of Days, filled in the Beauty of Creation.”

Phu Lang Pottery began to appear at the beginning of the 14th Century under the Tran Dynasty, originating from a Pottery Village called Phuc Khe, The name Phu Lang lasted until the end of the Tran Dynasty and the beginning of the New Le Dynasty becoming famous. Of all the famous Brown Earthenware Kilns in the Red River Delta, Phu Lang Brown Pottery Village is the only one that produces Glazed Brown Crockery.

“Ban Lu pottery is a Symbol of the Flow of Life like a River, Always Flowing and Changing.”

Ban Lu pottery is an ancient pottery line of Lao people in Muong Et district, Hua Phan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Ban Lu Pottery is made from clay with high adhesion, which is taken by potters from fields near their houses or fields near rivers and streams due to the long-term accumulation of Alluvium.

Ban Lu Pottery is characterised by its Water Wave Textures, engravings, and wavy and folded shapes. The Potters used various tools to create these patterns, including wooden stamps, bamboo sticks, and even their fingernails. The Pottery is often decorated with symbols that have special meaning to the Lao People, such as the Water Wave Pattern, which represents the Flow of Life.

"What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the rice fields. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the Sunset."

Buffalo bells are an integral part of Vietnamese folklore and have been used for centuries in various ceremonies and rituals.

Communal Tradition Connecting Generations and Nurturing Togetherness.

"Our admiration of the antique is not admiration of the old but of the Natural."

In Vietnamese Tribal Culture, you can’t see the common table to serve meals. All dishes are presented in a Tray for the whole Family to enjoy. The wooden round Tray is usually made of a jackfruit tree. At the beginning or end of a family meal, kids often hear adults reminding them: "Put the Tray out, Son!" or: "Done, take the Tray, Son!". The Tray is so familiar that it replaces a meal in its calling.

The Significance of Baby Care in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam: Insights from H'mong, Red Dao, and Tai Ethnic Groups

Lao Cai Province in Vietnam is a culturally diverse region, home to numerous Ethnic Groups with distinct traditions and beliefs. Within this vibrant tapestry, there exist meaningful Cultural Symbols surrounding the act of Baby Caring. Examining the H'Mong, Red Dao, and Tai ethnic groups, we gain insight into their Spiritual and Cultural Symbols related to this practice.

The Red Dao Ethnic Group resides in Vietnam and is one of the most prominent Dao Ethnic Groups. They possess a Rich Cultural Heritage that encompasses Spiritual Beliefs, Folk Legends, Traditional Clothing with Symbolic Meanings, and Herbal Medicine Knowledge.

The Spiritual Beliefs of the Red Dao are closely tied to their Natural Environment. They believe in the existence of Nature Spirits and Ancestors who play a significant role in their lives. They have numerous Rituals, Ceremonies, and Festivals dedicated to strengthening their connection with the Spirits and Ancestor Worship.