Kim Kovel

Very little is known about folk artist Carl Worner, and much of what is known comes from his art. He lived from about 1860 to 1930 and, during his lifetime,

Aug. 11 is Mountain Day in Japan. It was first officially observed in 2016, but mountains have held extremely important roles in Japanese art and culture for much longer.

Very little is known about folk artist Carl Worner, and much of what is known comes from his art. He lived from about 1860 to 1930 and, during his lifetime, made more than 100 carved and painted wooden dioramas inside glass bottles. He is said to have asked for empty bottles and cigar boxes at saloons to gather his materials, turning trash into treasure. His best-known and often best-selling works are saloon scenes.

Very little is known about folk artist Carl Worner, and much of what is known comes from his art. He lived from about 1860 to 1930 and, during his lifetime,

Very little is known about folk artist Carl Worner, and much of what is known comes from his art. He lived from about 1860 to 1930 and, during his lifetime, made more than 100 carved and painted wooden dioramas inside glass bottles. He is said to have asked for empty bottles and cigar boxes at saloons to gather his materials, turning trash into treasure.

Very little is known about folk artist Carl Worner, and much of what is known comes from his art. He lived from about 1860 to 1930 and, during his lifetime, made more than 100 carved and painted wooden dioramas inside glass bottles. He is said to have asked for empty bottles and cigar boxes at saloons to gather his materials, turning trash into treasure. His best-known and often best-selling works are saloon scenes.

Throughout the 19th century, American families had many ways of transforming fabric scraps into useful rugs.

The richly colored glazes of Chinese porcelains have enthralled collectors and inspired artists for hundreds of years. They are often given descriptive names, like the dark red "sang de boeuf" or "oxblood"; the famous peachbloom that inspired the late Victorian craze for two-tone pink glass; or the speckled olive shade called tea dust.

The richly colored glazes of Chinese porcelains have enthralled collectors and inspired artists for hundreds of years. They are often given descriptive names, like the dark red "sang de boeuf" or "oxblood"; the famous peachbloom that inspired the late Victorian craze for two-tone pink glass; or the speckled olive shade called tea dust.

BOX OUT TIP: TIP: Always wash antique china in a sink lined with a rubber mat or towels. This helps prevent chipping. Wash one piece at a time. Rinse and