The kimono world's dirty little secret

"At a glance, it looks plain, but when you take a closer look ... " 11/27/18 Creating Exquisite Kimonos Dipped in Mud On a small island, off the coast of Okinawa in Japan, the world's most precious kimonos are crafted using a very unusual element: mud. The meticulous technique, which has been practiced for thousands of years, uses mud and dried tree trunks to soak and dye the garments.  The result is kimonos that are so high quality, they can last up to three generations. This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis. Pigs Feet in Jelly: A Polish Classic Nóżki w Galarecie is a traditional Polish dish. Translated into English it means "pigs feet in jelly" and that's exactly what it is. Sound appetizing? Well, for the Polish it is a popular delicacy, served at all major holidays. This Great Big Story was made possible by Warsaw. View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list