When her daughter Kari moved from home into an apartment five years ago, Nancy Young decided it was time to rekindle an old flame . . . much to the pleasure of her family and friends. No, Nancy did ...

Roasting chestnuts on an open fire this winter wouldn't be nearly as inviting without a braided rug to sit on. The old-style rugs that were traditionally formed by braiding three strips of cloth and ...

Fiber artists make rugs from wool. They intertwine the fabric to create decorative wall hangings or functional floor coverings for the home. Three women from across the country are fashioning them — ...

Wool rug-braiding bees are fast becoming a winter tradition at Thompson-Ames Historical Society's Heritage Arts Bees. For several years, expert rug-braiders, Marion Ekholm and Kathy Lacroix have lead ...

I have read fatwa regarding the permissability of using silk or wool to tighten braids but there seems to be much doubt and different opinions regarding how that is to be done, my question is are ...

You may often find yourself standing in front of a mirror, wondering what your next natural hairstyle is. The high Afro puff has run its course, and you'd love to experiment with other hairstyles.

When I was growing up, we lived in a farmhouse that was built on a concrete slab. Mom covered our slick tile floor in the living room with a large braided rug to warm things up a bit. This rug became ...

If there were a business model on how to run a successful, yet highly creative business, Country Braid House in Tilton would be a winner. However, when I visited the shop recently, I wasn't thinking ...

On Saturday, February 25, make your way to the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Historic Helderbergs Day. Throughout the day, visitors can learn about skills used by early Dutch settlers ...