Christmas Craft Markets in Duncan & Qualicum Beach, 2026
Dates and venues for every Christmas market Design by Rama is at this season — Christmas Chaos, WinterFest, the QMS Holiday Market and The Hamlets — plus tips for shopping a craft fair.
Read the post →Handmade Earring Gifts Under $75 That Ship Free in Canada
Six one-of-a-kind pairs for six kinds of people, each $65 with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Read the post →How to Choose Earrings as a Gift
Seven simple checks — pierced ears, style, colour, weight and sensitive ears — for choosing a pair someone will actually wear.
Read the post →Kumasi: The Ghanaian City Behind the Earrings
Why every pair is named after a real Ghanaian city — starting with Kumasi, heart of the Ashanti Kingdom, home of Kejetia Market, and namesake of some of Rama's boldest designs.
Read the post →How to Clean and Store Beaded Earrings
A maker's simple care rules: a soft dry cloth, no perfume or water, and flat, separate storage. How to keep a one-of-a-kind handmade pair beautiful for decades.
Read the post →Where to Buy Handmade Jewelry on Vancouver Island
A local maker's honest guide to the Island's farmers markets and maker shops — Duncan, Cedar, Ladysmith and Nanaimo — plus how to tell genuinely handmade jewelry from imports.
Read the post →How to Style African Beaded Earrings: 7 Effortless Looks
Statement beadwork is easier to wear than it looks. Here are seven outfit pairings — from quiet workdays to weddings — that let handmade beaded earrings do the talking.
Read the post →The Story Behind Ghanaian Glass Beads
Every pair starts in a West African bead market. A look at Krobo recycled-glass beads, how they're made, and why no two strands are ever the same.
Read the post →Handmade Jewelry Gifts from Canada: A Thoughtful Gift Guide
Looking for a gift that isn't mass-produced? A guide to choosing one-of-a-kind handmade beaded earrings — by occasion, by colour, and by the person you're shopping for.
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