Asian Art of Peace specializes in sourcing artistically designed handmade products in Southeast Asia.
We (the two of us) travel to villages & cities throughout the region handpicking one-of-a-kind pieces of silk, silver, bags & other interesting finds that catch our eye. We feel that dealing directly with the local craftspeople allows us to make a direct connection with the different cultures and foster ongoing symbiotic relationships.
As they say in the markets of Asia....
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"OUR STORY" Sally & Michael Clark |
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We fell in love with the culture and people of S.E. Asia over the course of several winters teaching English in Northern Thailand. During this period we developed an appreciation for the artistry and patience so evident in the beautiful products created in this region of the world, and thus began Asian Art of Peace. Our aim as a small enterprise is to buy from and support local cottage industries located in peaceful villages throughout the countryside of S.E. Asia. We feel that this direct connection to the people avoids worker exploitation and at the same time allows us to bring you beautifully handmade unique products at reasonable prices. We hope that the peaceful surroundings in which these products are made will touch the lives of those who purchase them. |
These are just a few of the people that make this venture possible.
Cause & Effect
By supporting local cottage industries and people working in non-exploitive conditions, selling at a fair price, reinvesting & donating a portion of profits to aid local Asian needs...
Our Hope Is ....
To contribute in a small way, to a circle of peaceful interaction between
people of different cultures.
Fundraising & Special Events
We will happily bring our beautiful products to your hospital, independent living facility or business.
Our Products
In addition to the items you see on our web site, we have many other reasonably priced
items available for purchase at fundraising events.
Price range - $8 - $80
Price range - $4 - $150
Price range - $2 - $50
Asian Art of Peace - 2010 Event Calendar
| Date | Facility | City |
|---|---|---|
| May 5th, Wednesday | Concord Hospital-Heartgifts Boutique | Concord, NH |
| May 6th, Thursday | Concord Hospital-Heartgifts Boutique | Concord, NH |
| May 12th, Wednesday | Cooley Dickinson Hospital | Northampton, MA |
| May 13th, Thursday | Cooley Dickinson Hospital | Northampton, MA |
| May 14th, Friday | Copley Hospital | Morrisville, VT |
| May 24th, Monday | Baystate Medical Center-280 Chestnut St. | Springfield, MA |
| May 25th, Tuesday | Baystate Medical Center-3300 Main St. | Springfield, MA |
| May 26th, Wednesday | Baystate Medical Center-North Cafe | Springfield, MA |
| May 27th, Thursday | Baystate Medical Center-North Cafe | Springfield, MA |
| May 28th, Friday | Baystate Medical Center-Holyoke | Holyoke, MA |
| June 9th, Wednesday | Hospital of Central CT-Hallway outside Cafeteria | Southington, CT |
| June 10th, Thursday | Univ. CT Health Ctr.-Cafeteria Lobby | Farmington, CT |
| June 11th, Friday | Univ. CT Health Ctr.-Cafeteria Lobby | Farmington, CT |
| June 16th, Wednesday | Baystate Franklin Medical Ctr. | Greenfield, MA |
| June 17th, Thursday | Sharon Hospital | Sharon, CT |
| June 18th, Friday | Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, CT |
| June 22nd, Tuesday | Southwestern Vermont Healthcare | Bennington, VT |
| June 23rd, Wednesday | Rutland Regional Medical Center-Gift Shop | Rutland, VT |
| June 24th, Thursday | Rutland Regional Medical Center-Gift Shop | Rutland, VT |
| June 30th, Wednesday | Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital-Cafeteria | Plattsburgh, NY |
| July 1st, Thursday | Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital-Cafeteria | Plattsburgh, NY |
| July 7th, Wednesday | Catholic Medical Center-near Gift Shop | Manchester, NH |
| July 8th, Thursday | Catholic Medical Center-near Gift Shop | Manchester, NH |
| July 13th, Tuesday | Southern Maine Medical Center-Classrooms B & D | Biddeford, ME |
| July 14th, Wednesday | North Shore Medical Ctr.-outside Cafeteria | Salem, MA |
| July 15th, Thursday | Lakes Region Hospital | Laconia, NH |
| July 16th, Friday | Franklin Regional Hospital | Franklin, NH |
| July 22nd, Thursday | Valley Regional Hospital | Claremont, NH |
| September 15th, Wednesday | Fairview Hospital | Great Barrington, MA |
| September 16th, Thursday | Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT |
| September 24th, Friday | Northeastern VT Regional Hospital | St. Johnsbury, VT |
| September 28th, Tuesday | Catholic Medical Center-outside Gift Shop | Manchester, NH |
| September 29th, Wednesday | Catholic Medical Center-outside Gift Shop | Manchester, NH |
| September 30th, Thursday | Elliot Hospital | Manchester, NH |
| October 1st, Friday | Elliot Hosp.-Wellness Ctr., 1070 Holt Ave-Lobby | Manchester, VT |
| October 5th, Tuesday | Springfield Hospital | Springfield, VT |
| October 6th, Wednesday | Monadnock Hospital | Peterborough, NH |
| October 7th, Thursday | Cheshire Medical Center | Keene, NH |
| October 13th, Wednesday | Cooley Dickinson Hospital | Northampton, MA |
| October 14th, Thursday | Cooley Dickinson Hospital | Northampton, MA |
| October 20th, Wednesday | Concord Hospital-Heartgifts Boutique | Concord, NH |
| October 21st, Thursday | Concord Hospital-Heartgifts Boutique | Concord, NH |
| October 26th, Tuesday | Baystate Medical Center-3300 Main St. | Springfield, MA |
| October 27th, Wednesday | Baystate Medical Center-North Cafe | Springfield, MA |
| October 28th, Thursday | Baystate Medical Center-North Cafe | Springfield, MA |
| October 29th, Friday | Baystate Medical Center-Holyoke | Holyoke, MA |
| November 3rd, Wednesday | Univ. CT-Munson Rd. | Farmington, CT |
| November 4th, Thursday | Univ. CT-Cafeteria | Farmington, CT |
| November 5th, Friday | Univ. CT-Cafeteria | Farmington, CT |
| November 10th, Wednesday | Rutland Regional Medical Center-Gift shop | Rutland, VT |
| November 11th, Thursday | Rutland Regional Medical Center-Gift shop | Rutland, VT |
| November 12th, Friday | Copley Hospital | Morrisville, VT |
| November 23rd, Tuesday | Central Vt. Medical Ctr.-CR #4&5 | Barre, VT |
| November 30th, Tuesday | Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital-Cafeteria | Plattsburgh, NY |
| December 1st, Wednesday | Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital | Plattsburgh, NY |
| December 3rd, Friday | Vermont International Festival | Essex, VT |
| December 4th, Saturday | Vermont International Festival | Essex, VT |
| December 5th, Sunday | Vermont International Festival | Essex, VT |
The mission of this project is to cultivate reconciliation and heal the wounds of the Vietnam War by uniting veterans and caring citizens through international cooperation in the building and support of the village of friendship, a living symbol of peace. www.vietnamfriendship.org
Vietnam Children’s Fund
The purpose of this fund is to remember the families and children lost in Vietnam’s many long wars. The goal of the fund is to close the past and look to the future by building schools. www.vietnamchildren.org
Children’s Hope in Action
Helping Vietnamese children in need access healthcare and education. www.childrenshopeinaction.org
East Meets West Foundation
The East Meets West Foundation transforms the health, education, and communities of disadvantaged people in Southeast Asia by building partnerships, developing opportunities, and creating sustainable solutions. www.eastmeetswest.org
Shipping Rates - within the Continental USA and Canada:
Order Total – up to $50.00 ….......flat shipping rate of $7.50
Order Total - $50.01-$100.00…..flat shipping rate of $10.00
Order Total - $100.01-$150.00…..flat shipping rate of $12.50
Order Total - $150.01-$200.00…..flat shipping rate of $15.00
Order Total – over $200.00……...FREE SHIPPING
Note: All other countries should contact us via phone at 802-917-2471 or email us at info@asianartofpeace.com
Goods shipped outside the USA could incur additional charges from the country’s port of entry.
Shipping Method – All shipments will be sent via USPS
Sales Tax: Orders shipped to Vermont will include 6% sales tax (clothing exempt)
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible but please allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Orders shipped outside the USA please allow longer.
- Asian Art of Peace has a “no questions asked” returns/exchange policy within ten (10) calendar days of receipt.
- · Exchanges – Customer will be charged shipping
- · Refunds – If customer returns items that are unwanted then the original postage costs will be subtracted from the total price and the balance will be refunded accordingly.
- · Return Authorization - All returned items require prior authorization. Please call 802-917-2471 or email us at: info@asianartofpeace.com for an authorization return number. All returned items should be in their original condition and packaging and sent to the following address by USPS:
Asian Art of Peace
P.O. Box 1082
Morrisville, VT 05661
USA
In either case (exchange or refund), all shipping costs incurred for return &/or replacement will be paid by Asian Art of Peace. Asian Art of Peace has sole discretion in determining whether the products are in original condition when returned to Asian Art of Peace. Asian Art of Peace will not be responsible or liable if any item returned is lost, misdirected or delivered late.
Meantime, please contact us via the 'Contact' tab.
Thank you!
Phone: 802 917-2471
Mail:
Asian Art of Peace
P.O. Box 1082
Morrisville, VT 05661
USA
Privacy Notice - You can use the Asian Art of Peace website without submitting personal data. However, if you place an order with us, we do ask you for information that is necessary to process your order: your name, address, phone #, email address, payment details etc.
Your personal data is disclosed only to third parties involved in the ordering process: bank, delivery services etc.
E-mail & phone privacy – your privacy is important to us. Please be assured that we will never give away or sell any information pertaining to you.
Secure Payments – Asian Art of Peace has developed a secure purchasing environment for our customers. We encrypt all of our pages which require personal or payment details.
Rights for non-exclusive use of photographs displayed on this web site may be purchased for corporate, editorial or advertising use.
Usage fees will depend upon the intended use of the image. Size, placement, circulation, length of use, and uniqueness of the image.
To obtain a free quote for photos on this site please provide the following information:
- 1. Name id of photo
- 2. Usage
- 3. Size image will be used
- 4. Purpose – Corporate, editorial or advertising.
- 5. Time – Length of use
To obtain a quote please contact us at 802-917-2471 or email michaelclark@asianartofpeace.com
Sterling silver and handmade hill tribe silver from Northern Thailand
A note about Thai hill tribe silver – Unlike standard sterling silver which is 92.5% silver, hill tribe silver contains more than 95% silver. The higher silver content creates an attractive low luster finish and is very often blackened to lend an antique look and give the appearance of an amulet, which is believed to bring good luck and protection to the wearer. Every piece is delicately and uniquely handmade by a Northern Thai craftsperson who is a member of a hill tribe village.
Beautiful handmade and handwoven silks from Thailand, Laos & Vietnam
Every piece of handwoven silk is a timeless, unique work of art from the hands of a rural Thai or Lao woman. Since it is artwork produced by a human, it forever carries an imprint of the character, thoughts, emotions, feelings, spirit and life of the weaver. Unlike machine made silk, which is “perfect”, its imperfection is the heart of its beauty and the proof of its human creator.
This weaving process has been passed down from mother to daughter for many generations. Symbolic figures of Buddhism, animals and people, both obvious and abstract are woven into the patterns. These women traditionally weave on looms located under the eaves of their houses in between tending to their families and chores. It can take up to two months to create one of these beautiful works of art.
These hangings also make lovely table and bed runners. The lighter weight pieces can be worn as scarves or shawls. We have noted the various uses in each description and also listed weights to give you a sense of the silk density.
Bags
Handmade bags from Thailand & Vietnam in silk, cotton & hemp
Interesting Finds...
An ever-changing array of goodies!
Southeast Asia
Photography by:
Michael Clark © 2008
8" x 10" signed originals
off-white conservation matting
overall size 11" x 14"
$75