Gift giving in #Indonesia, a cultural expectation - a new post on my #travelblog!

Several years ago, I took a test to determine my “love language”. It’s not as weird as it sounds. It’s the idea that we all have specific, and sometimes different ways, we best give and receive love. My personal love language is receiving gifts. Now, I know that makes me sound like a materialistic, gold-digging floozy, but hold up. This is how the test website summarizes this particular gifting…

Interview with RANKA GRGIĆ POSAVEC and IRA PAYER - the leaders in creating and promoting Croatian product and design.

Q: What is your opinion on the new interpretations of old traditions and motifs in our souvenirs and products?

Ranka:  Croatian designers often try to incorporate old craftsmanship, traditional materials or techniques into contemporary designs, or try to reinterpret, redesign and reuse traditional objects or customs common to Croatians. This has resulted in excellent products – souvenirs with a twist, as I like to call them.

Ira: Traditional craft products provide great opportunities for contemporary interpretations, which is very inspiring for designers. Several products that were created in collaboration between craftsmen and designers resulted in really witty and intelligent interpretations. To name just one- raincoat "Kaplja" inspired by Šestine umbrellas (designed by Ana Rimac in cooperation with craftsmanship Cerovečki).    ....

#but it’s so fun being in the pit even if you’re getting destroyed

My motto has always been if you look decent after a concert you weren't having a good time and experiencing the concert right