Corvin Castle

Fiona • May 24, 2024

Deep in the countryside of Romania is a castle that would do any fairytale proud.

Life has been a bit of a blur.
Fairytale castles WITH drawbridge and moat!!
Poppy fields
Hand grown, hand woven silk scarves.
Medieval Art Collection of Romania.
All stunning, my eyes and heart are so full, the rest of me is trying to catch up.

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why and how

By Fiona Wright • July 17, 2025

Rachel at Artizan and Creative PlaceMakers asked me to write a little about what I do.....

Wild Creatures - Kooshtak

By Fiona Wright • June 29, 2025

Aren’t these guys wild? They're called Kooshtak, and they’re shaped like both real and fantasy animals. These little creatures are traditionally part of the Spring Equinox rituals, deeply rooted in folk beliefs and magic. Especially popular with Uzbeks and Tajiks, they’re closely tied to the celebration of Navruz, the Eastern New Year. According to ancient tradition, their sound was believed to scare away an evil dragon - symbolizing winter. Winter in Uzbekistan- you really need all the help you can get to bring on the warmth! Some also thought that their whistle could summon the wind and bring the rain needed to help the crops grow. The best part? Very few people still make them these days, but we happen to know someone who does - and she’s invited us to visit! Big win for the ceramics tour! Join us 4 -16 April 2026