Tag Archives: aale objects

Rocket Man

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Art for Housewives

Several years ago, I posted about Vigilant Things and the use of everyday objects, by the Yoruba of Nigeria, to create talismans. These talismans are known as aale and they are meant to warn someone with bad intentions to stay … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants & Gardening | Tagged aale objects, Batman, Container gardening, La Sussurrata, rucola, talisman, Vertical garden, Vigilant Things, Yoruba culture | 2 Comments

Broken beauty.

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Art for Housewives

above: broom straw and chili to keep the thieves away Via my stats, I came across a post entitled “Is There an Aesthetics of Broken Things?” written by Tom Leddy, author of The Extraordinary in the Ordinary: The Aesthetics of Everyday Life . … Continue reading →