Etsy Shop

It was a long time coming but now its here...  

our etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BohemiaMalta

In keeping with our 'bohemian' theme, the first items that we placed in the shop were these boho dream catchers.

Earth Garden 2016

The 10th edition of Earth Garden was held last month, 3-5 June 2016, and it was exceptionally awesome! Super nice weather, excellent location, happy vibes, beautiful people and amazing music!

As usual, we set up our little marque, put up a stall and started Dreadlocking!

Surprise Surprise! We made it on the national newspaper with this huge image :) of Nakul and Joshua jammin' at the stall and our friend Sandy looking on... I was actually next to Sandy but they decided to crop me out!

Our colourful stall featured our recent handmade pallet art, the most popular hemp rucksacks, our handmade feather hair clips, bohemian and rasta jewellery, ethnic clothing, and our spiritual corner with singing bowls and hindu and buddhist statues - all from our shop Bohemia.

These two were the stars of the show!

Boho Dream Catchers

According to Konrad J. Kaweczynski, "Only good dreams would be allowed to filter through a dream catcher... Bad dreams would stay in the net, disappearing with the light of day. While good dreams would pass through and slide down the feathers to the sleeper."

This is a giant dream catcher - the circle is an actual hoola hoop. It has over 40 feathers, 30 beads and 20 charms. It is the very first dream catcher, handmade by Bohemia. It was done on commission for a customer and themed with his bedroom's colour scheme. 

But to pay due to the name Bohemia, we had to do some real Boho dream catchers.

Here are the first we made ... 

These are not the traditional, native american dream catchers. Instead of the net they have a mandala made of lace. Along with beads and feathers, they are also have string, lace and several charms. 

The entire embellishment is of organic material; wood, horn, coconut, feathers of non-endangered species and strings of hemp and organic cotton. 

They are 20cms in diameter and some are as 90cms long. 

If you would like to order your own dream catcher, contact Bohemia.

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Earth Garden 2014

The most incredible festival in Malta, Earth Garden, took place on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June.

Our stall was set up near the Enchanted Forest, under the grateful shade of the trees.
With different live music every 2 hours, we enjoyed every beat.

Keep Calm And Get Dreadlocks featured dreadlocks making and fixing services as well as hair strings. The selection of over 50 clip-on strings that can be seen hanging in the above image, were a huge success. An array of colours, beads, feathers, charms, and different techniques of macrame made them a sell-out. 

'How badly do you like skulls' was a collection of jewellery, scarfs, cushion covers, and anatomically precise skull clay sculptures that our friend Tom creates.

Our stall was enhanced with beautiful bags, belts and hats, handmade from Nepal.

There was also the section with a variety of body piercing items, including glow in the dark tunnels, together with steel, titanium and organic piercings.

And finally there was the brand new stock of dreadlocks beanies, hats, beads and charms.

All good things come to an end...

As we watch the video of the 2014 edition, and see ourselves... we recall those fantastic memories... and look forward for Earth Garden 2015!

Time to go wild

I am a feather fan and a feather freak.

Whenever I go out in nature I am more looking down than straight or up.

Always on the lookout for feathers :)

 

And personally I am much more happier if a man gifts me feathers instead of flowers! Especially if they are white feathers - my absolute favourite <3

I found some real incredible feathers, some belonging to eagles, owls, pheasants, ducks, crows, pigeons and a myriad of different birds. 

 

With feathers you can edge your look to a wild one.

Or use them for a statement of individuality and personality.

There are many ways you can accessorize and decorate your hair with the use of feathers. The easiest way is to stick loose feathers into your hair and fix them with a small rubber or pin. This looks better if you get hold of a couple of long and really awesome patterned feathers.

If you dont have time to go look for feathers, you can find many of these ready-made items on the net. 

Clips with coloured feathers - often also with charms and beads. One of the most common hair feathers are those of the peacock, undoubtedly the most beautiful natural feather on the planet!

Another very popular feather for the hair is the grizzly rooster feathers - thin and long striped feathers usually used for extensions. The original feathers come only in brown or black shades with white. But you can find practically any colour. Usually they come as clip-ons.

Head bands are also an easy way to show off feathers in your hair. Easy to do yourselves with a string (plain or macrame' or brail) with pieces of feathers attached with it. 

Feather chains are becoming more popular as they appear to be fashion jewellery.

Another way to incorporate feathers in your dreads is to string them around your locks or extensions directly.

 * Create your style this Summer with feathers *

Go for a walk in nature, along forests and near lakes, you are sure to find a feather or two or more.  

When you are using feathers that you yourself have found, then they become a pleasant reminder, a story to tell, and a sweet memory!