Afghan Artistry
Hand-fashioned Afghan Hands accessories can be purchased exclusively through the
Museum of Fine Arts Gift Shop, now through May 22. These one-of-a-kind,
handmade embroidered shawls,
scarves, pouches and throws range in
price from $39 to $799. Afghan Hands
is a nonprofit organization established
to teach independence, literacy and
wage-earning skillls to Afghan widows.
At Afghan Hands centers in and near
Kabul and the Eastern Region of
Afghanistan, widows learn to create
embroidered shawls and scarves.
Haute Hibiscus
Did Carrie Bradshaw’s famous hibiscus flower dress on Sex and the City start
the hibiscus rage? No doubt it helped.
The showy, hummingbird-attracting plant has come into its own this
season. From home decor to health drinks and fashion accessories,
hibiscus flowers are everywhere you look including Hibiscus Stripes
dessert bowls from Dakine Decore. Set of four.
A Hint
of Flavor
Hibiscus Vanilla Flavor Bottled Water by HINT is a premium essence water with
just a hint of flavor. No calories, sweeteners or preservatives make it a great
alternative to juice and soda. Available in 13 delicious flavors, HINT is sold
in high-end grocery stores everywhere.
