Cultural Cocoon

Cultural Cocoon, an arts & crafts gallery. Born from the visits to the area of artisans from around the World. Welcomed by appointment

Make an appointment to view the offerings of Cultural Cocoon.

Photos from Cultural Cocoon's post 07/26/2024

Some things I saw at the Cultural Survival Bazaar last weekend. I will see the artisans again this weekend, in Tiverton, RI.

07/20/2024

Catch the artisans of the International Market of Cultural Cocoon in Newburyport, MA, this weekend and in Tyverton, RI, next weekend.

# Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center

The eagerly anticipated Bazaar is here at last! Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indigenous artistry and entrepreneurship today 10am-6pm and tomorrow 10am-8pm, in Newburyport. Come and show your support for Indigenous artists from both local communities and distant places. It's a unique opportunity to embrace culture, creativity, and commerce in one lively event.

To learn more, visit Cultural Survival Bazaars

Photos from Cultural Cocoon's post 07/05/2024

The artisans of Cultural Cocoon are at the Cultural Survival Bazaar, today and tomorrow. In Market Square, Newburyport MA. Next weekend in Tyverton, RI.
Go for the sea and catch some indigenous vibes.

06/27/2024

Freedom to live!

Embrace your true colors, shine bright, and love boldly. Your journey is uniquely yours, a vibrant thread in the tapestry of humanity. From Indigenous wisdom to the full spectrum of + identities, we honor every shade of the rainbow. This , let's create a world where respect knows no boundaries and love speaks every language. Be yourself, unapologetically - your authenticity is your greatest strength.

More fun things arriving 03/15/2024

Custom shirts. Wonders never cease.
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More fun things arriving Green sale ending St-Patrick Day this Sunday 4/17 New items in the store Custom made shirts for us. Very limited supply. This is an experiment. Come see and let me know what you think. Beautiful graph

We are taking a vacation 01/23/2024

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We are taking a vacation Back on Groundhog's Day 2/2 Vacation Time! Salut, To take and give a rest, the store will be closed until Groundhog's Day which is also called Candlemas, "Jour de la Chandeleur". When I was young we w

12/15/2023

Hebron glass at Cultural Survival Bazaar at the Prudential Center. Open tonight till 9; tomorrow, Saturday 11-9; Sunday 11-7.

12/14/2023

At Cultural Survival Bazaar with Hebron glass. At the Prudential Center.

Weekend workers finally a Holiday market for you 12/10/2023

The market is back! Get your world culture fix.

Weekend workers finally a Holiday market for you Weekend workers finally a Holiday market for you

The artisans of Cultural Cocoon are back 12/08/2023

"Le Marché de Noël"

Salut,

Perhaps you wondered when and if they would come back. We, Cultural Cocoon & Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, are taking advantage that Cultural Survival is having their Bazaar the following weekend to invite the artisans of Cultural Cocoon and others to present their products
at the Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center
26 Main St., Peterborough NH
On Sunday, December 10th and Monday, December 11, from 10 to 5.

The glass has arrived from Israel, the clothes from all corners, the artisans are coming to share their culture with you. The Musuem is opening its doors.
Will you be at the rendez-vous?

The artisans of Cultural Cocoon are back

Weekend workers finally a Holiday market for you 12/07/2023

Weekend workers finally a Holiday market for you Weekend workers finally a Holiday market for you

Photos from Cultural Cocoon's post 12/04/2023

They are back for an International market at Mariposa Museum. After an hiatus the artisans are in the region and we get first dibs on their new work. Glass was shipped from Hebron (really!). Embroidery and papier mâché from Kashmir. Clothes & embroidery from Uzbekistan. Delicately tempura painted boxes & ceramics from Uzbekistan. Plus a table of Cultural Cocoon treasures. Conveniently next Sunday & Monday, 12/10 & 12/11.
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Stay cool in Summer clothes 07/07/2023

Lots of new things and a sale you'll want to see.
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Stay cool in Summer clothes 20% off silver jewelry till July 30th. Salut! The perennials are having their late show. The weather is settling in its Summer pattern. We are wearing dresses to stay cool. Today is the First Friday o

03/26/2022

Every artisan should consider this class to help them priced their product so they can sell on the US market.

A Bid for the Future 2021 08/27/2021

Lovers of Andean textiles, there’s an auction for you. It raises funds for the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, which has revived traditional weaving, knitting & dyeing.
How about a Bolivian poncho?

https://www.32auctions.com/ATA2021
Ends tomorrow at 10PM EDT.

A Bid for the Future 2021 Silent auction 'A Bid for the Future 2021' hosted online at 32auctions.

08/26/2021

New arrivals: coil baskets from Morocco on a 16’ kuba cloth from Zaire with a strand of large graduated copal amber beads. Not in the picture: ancient carnelian beads from Mali; Dogon glass beads from Mali in green, clear & pink; various antique silver beads from Ethiopia.

Timeline photos 07/18/2021

Our peruvian retablo artisan family is in Santa Fe.

Timeline photos 06/06/2021

Research confirms what we do.

More research has confirmed that Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous knowledge and practices are essential in protecting the Earth's remaining .

Hand Embroidered Cashmere Stole - Cultural Cocoon 05/10/2021

Here’s the link to bid on a gorgeous embroidered cashmere stole Cultural Cocoon donated to the NH public tv auction. A great occasion to sn**ch an elegant accessory for evenings at the theater this Summer. Ends on 5/28 @ 10:10 PM

https://auction.nhpbs.org/bidding.taf?_function=detail&auction_uid1=302669

Hand Embroidered Cashmere Stole - Cultural Cocoon This auction item is offered online by NHPBS Auction. Please visit the website to view a complete listing description.

01/11/2021

Cultural Cocoon moved to a showroom & shipping room in Nashua. If you remember something from our artisan store on Main Street that you would now like in your home, give us a call. You can visit the showroom. We can arrange a drop off. We can also ship it to you. We are at Landing at One Chestnut Street in Nashua. Get in touch to organize a safe private visit to our suite. The building observes the sanitary restrictions. The picture is of the three lampshades from the old space. No hanging lights in the new space so they are for sale. See some of the artisans work at
https://www.culturalcocoon.com

10/07/2020

Katarina Doda, our filigree jeweller from Macedonia. Great video of her process. In Russian but no matter.

10/03/2020

From our friend Albert Gomà of Vital in Andorra.

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Home Gallery of Handmade Originals

The store offers bed and wall covers, beads, home décor and unique collectibles. Offerings change, so you are invited to visit often. we help you express your unique style.

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1 Chestnut Street
Nashua, NH
03060

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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