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TASTEMAKER: Ken Fish


Occupation:  President and Founder of Absolute Travel

Location: New York, NY 

Instagram: @absolutetravel

Favorite Things: Travel and jazz music


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Tastemaker: Ken Fish, Founder of Absolute Travel

We’re partnering with our favorite trendsetters, globetrotters, style icons from around the world to bring you the DARA Artisans Tastemaker Series. This new feature will highlight everything from insider travel tips and restaurant recommendations to coveted style forecasts and favorite discoveries.

Today we meet Ken Fish, President and Founder of Absolute Travel.
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Written by DARA Artisans.Dec 17, 2015
TASTEMAKER: Emily Miller


Occupation:  Founder of Trends on Trends

Location: Brooklyn, NY 

Instagram: @trendsontrends_

Favorite Things: Food, travel, and searching for beautiful and delicious things around the world.


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Tastemaker: Emily Miller, founder of Trends on Trends

We’re partnering with our favorite trendsetters, globetrotters, style icons from around the world to bring you the DARA Artisans Tastemaker Series. This new feature will highlight everything from insider travel tips and restaurant recommendations to coveted style forecasts and favorite discoveries.

Today we meet Emily Miller, the founder of Trends on Trends. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Dec 09, 2015
TASTEMAKER: Andrea Stanford


Occupation: Design & Interiors Editor for C Magazine

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Instagram: @andreabstanford

Favorite Things: Vintage sourcing, warm interiors, and collecting beautifully handcrafted pieces. 


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Tastemaker: Andrea Stanford, Design & Interiors Editor for C Magazine

We’re partnering with our favorite trendsetters, globetrotters, style icons from around the world to bring you the DARA Artisans Tastemaker Series. This new feature will highlight everything from insider travel tips and restaurant recommendations to coveted style forecasts and favorite discoveries.

Today we meet Andrea Stanford, Design & Interiors Editor for C Magazine. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Nov 17, 2015
Dan and I began exploring the area as soon as we arrived, visiting with local artisans and learning more about Peru's culture of craftsmanship. I loved watching a Cusco weaver in the process of creating a new textile.

A DARA Sourcing Trip in Peru

If you’re passionate about discovering beautifully handmade things imbued with centuries of tradition and technique, Peru is veritable fantasy world. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Nov 11, 2015
TASTEMAKER: Amanda Thompson


Occupation:  Creative Consultant

Location: New York, NY 

Instagram: @amandaceliat

Favorite Things: Prop styling, experimenting with fashion and beauty, and capturing the perfect image.


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Tastemaker: Amanda Thompson, Creative Consultant

We’re partnering with our favorite trendsetters, globetrotters, style icons from around the world to bring you the DARA Artisans Tastemaker Series. This new feature will highlight everything from insider travel tips and restaurant recommendations to coveted style forecasts and favorite discoveries.

Today we meet creative consultant Amanda Thompson. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Nov 03, 2015
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Tastemakers: Noa Santos and Will Nathan, Co-founders of Homepolish

We’re partnering with our favorite trendsetters, globetrotters, style icons from around the world to bring you the DARA Artisans Tastemaker Series. This new feature will highlight everything from insider travel tips and restaurant recommendations to coveted style forecasts and favorite discoveries.

It’s no secret that we’re passionate about accessible yet distinctive interior design here at DARA Artisans, so we couldn’t be more thrilled to feature the co-founders of Homepolish, a groundbreaking interior design service, as our newest Tastemakers.
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Written by DARA Artisans.Oct 19, 2015
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Behind-the-Scenes of Our Guatemala Sourcing Trip

After falling in love with Guatemalan craftsmanship during our collaboration with Tucker Robbins, the DARA team was eager to explore additional opportunities to connect with the country’s artisan community.

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Written by DARA Artisans.Oct 13, 2015
TASTEMAKER: Anna Kocharian


Occupation:  Assistant Editor of Domino.com

Location: New York, NY 

Instagram: @annakayoh

Favorite Things: Travel, fresh flowers, and food. 


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Tastemaker: Anna Kocharian, Assistant Editor of Domino.com

We’re partnering with our favorite trendsetters, globetrotters, style icons from around the world to bring you the DARA Artisans Tastemaker Series. This new feature will highlight everything from insider travel tips and restaurant recommendations to coveted style forecasts and favorite discoveries.

Today we meet Anna Kocharian, the Assistant Editor of Domino.com. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Oct 08, 2015
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After a Tragic Earthquake, Nepal’s Artisans Find a Way to Move Forward

Having worked closely with local Nepalese artisans for many years, FROM THE ROAD founder, Susan Easton, was devastated to learn that a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake had struck Nepal this past April. Much to her relief, none of the artisans had sustained serious injuries, but many lost their homes in the tragedy. She knew they would face the subsequent challenge of rebuilding their lives, both literally and figuratively, amidst a world thrown into chaos. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Sep 29, 2015
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Tastemaker: Rebecca Stadlen, Home Market Editor at Vogue

We’re partnering with our favorite trendsetters, globetrotters, style icons from around the world to bring you the DARA Artisans Tastemaker Series. This new feature will highlight everything from insider travel tips and restaurant recommendations to coveted style forecasts and favorite discoveries.

This month we meet Rebecca Stadlen, the Home Market Editor at Vogue, a lover of global textiles, a collector of ceramics, and a flower enthusiast.

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Written by DARA Artisans.Sep 08, 2015
 
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DARA Artisans promotes cultural curiosity and a sense of discovery by offering a sophisticated edit of handmade artisan crafts to an audience seeking authentic, responsibly sourced designs with a modern aesthetic.