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Winston-Salem, North Carolina: Visit Moravian Old Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina is not named after the cigarette brand. Salem came first: a theocratically planned town of the Moravian Sect. The Moravians are followers of John Huss, burned at the stake in the 15th century, for believing that Holy Communion should be shared by all of the congregation and not just merely the priest and that the Bible should be available in the vernacular. Both of these are now followed by the Roman Catholic Church. Let's say he was a little ahead of his times, say five hundred years.
Old Salem is a living history museum and community. Private residences and public buildings exist side by side. Some of the private residences even allow the visitors to enter their gardens. For a fee you can go into some of the buildings and learn about life in the community. The town was started to make money for the Church and everyone learned a trade, which was useful to the community. Their clientele were the local farmers and the mountainmen, who could not afford the imports from Europe. Some of the trades, which are demonstrated, are gunsmithing, cobbling, pottery, tailoring, pewter and tin smithing, wood joining and turning. The town has an operating bakery (known for the delicate cookies). The town also ran a tavern, a hotel, and restaurant for the visitors who shopped there.
Society was divided into different choirs, i.e., gender and age groups. The single brothers and sisters lived in separate residences, where they learned their trades. When they were permitted to marry, they would then have their own home, which the Church really owned.
Pacifists in their beliefs, the Moravians bought themselves out of fighting during the Revolutionary War, by paying a triple tax. During the Civil War, they did the work of conscientious objectors: medics, tradesmen, etc.
Today the Church does not run Old Salem. The Church still has an influence in the town operating Salem College and Salem Academy. The Moravians also have a great musical tradition, which still exists today. They are in the process of publishing much of their church music.
Tobacco growers and textile owners founded Winston, which merged with Salem during the 1920s. In a way, this city was a closed society too, excluding certain groups.
About the Author
John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy. He is retired from the rat race of working. He is a full-time RVer, who ran away from home. He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System. He has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli. For pictures, links, and more information visit http://www.jmpelley.org.
How long will it take to ship ?
I just ordered a pottery wheel(tabletop) off of clay-king. The place that they ship from is in South Carolina and i live in Georgia. How long do you think it will take till it gets here?( that's all i ordered... no foot pedal or anything and it is a speedball artista)
It should tell you right there on the page where you place your order and choose the shipping method. Depending on how it's being shipped (i.e., UPS freight, FedEx freight, or some other method), it could take a week or longer. Look for a contact page on the merchant's website and send them an email or call them on the phone.
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'Pottery' $349.95 Voluptuous shapes depict terracotta jars and bowls embraced by merchant women. "African women are the inspiration behind this painting," Prince Dewodo says. "Especially the hardworking ones. In Ada in the Volta region of Ghana, where pot sellers are found, many women and young girls are into pottery. They mould pots and bowls, while others sell the finished items. And when market is not good, you will see them with their hands around their jaws." |
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Barclay Butera Lifestyle City Greenwich Lounge Chair $2025 Free Shipping. Available only as shown. Shown in Burl Mahogany finish. Measures . Product info furnished by Carolina Rustica |
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Barclay Butera Lifestyle City Rigley Round Dining Table $2025 Free Shipping. Available only as shown. Shown in Rosewood with Rosewood Base finish. Some simple assembly is required. Product info furnished by Carolina Rustica |
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Barclay Butera Lifestyle City Hudson Semainier on Clearance $1316.25 Available only as shown. Shown in Rosewood finish. Measures 64 in. W x 18.5 in. D x 35.5 in. H. Product info furnished by Carolina Rustica |
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Barclay Butera Lifestyle City Harlow Gathering Height Table on Clearance $1316.25 Available only as shown. Shown in Rosewood finish. Measures 36 in. W x 36 in. D x 30 in. H. Product info furnished by Carolina Rustica |
Guide To Top Furniture Dealers
Furniture is an integral part of any home and the ideology behind buying household furniture has changed over a period of time. These days' people don't just buy furniture for usability purposes only but also enhancing the overall décor of a home. There is a variety of furniture available and they come in all shapes, size, and finish. You can choose from the comforting finish of oak wood to the rugged look of pine. One of the radical changes in household furniture is the transformation from wood to plastic and PVC.
But where can you find some of the great furniture? To start with there are several options in the United States. There are plenty of popular furniture manufacturers as well as suppliers who sell some of their catalogued items through their website or even through retail outlets. You can even find furniture from different countries including the famous Moroccan furniture. Most of the top suppliers in the US import authentic furniture from Morocco and other countries.
Most furniture dealers manufacture or showcase their items based on specific customer segments or requirements. Some dealers specialize in selling different variety of household furniture while others specialize in selling furniture for the office, church, establishments etc. You can always find the best price for furniture with a whole seller but the clause is that you need to purchase in bulk. Here are some of the top furniture dealers or whole sellers:
Ashley: One of the leading furniture manufacturers in the US is Ashley Furniture Industries Incorporation. Over the years they have built a brand name that reflects quality. They have several showrooms across the US and they are called 'Ashley Home Stores'.
Corridor shops
Some of the top corridor shops include:
Furniture Trader: One of the top furniture dealers in the US, Furniture Trader specializes in buying and selling of both used and new furniture. Their furniture catalogue consists of an eclectic and trendy mix of furnishings.
Hickory Furniture Mart: The Hickory Furniture Mart has risen to popularity and created a brand loyalty by providing uniquely styled furniture through their several stores, factory outlets, and galleries. They also in home and office furnishings specialize in rugs and furnishings as well. It's is a unique shopping paradise that houses around 100 stores and factory outlets. They are open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm and 1pm to 5pm on Sundays. They will have a fall after market sale this year from November 2 to 4. There are 4 levels in the part and you can purchase from more than 1000 premier furniture manufacturers. It is one of the most unique furniture shopping experiences you will ever have.
Ashley:
Corridor shops is a huge online store that sells a wide range of furniture ranging from hacienda, primitive, Chinese antiques, Mexicana, Spanish, rustic and western. Along with Hand Made pottery and art from artisans of Southern Mexico, it also specializes in custom-made doors, gates and furniture.
Carolina: Carolina Furniture is one of the mega brands in providing home furnishings and furniture segment. They take a lot of pride in selling some of the most high-end and stylish furniture. Founded in 1975, they have grown over more than three decades. They also offer regular discounts and you can get as much as 30% to 60% off on the manufacturer's retail price for specific furniture.
W.K. Leach Company: Founded in 1992, W. K. Leach Company is one of the premier wholesale providers for office furniture. They have production units in Northern California and cater to customer nationally. They have a wide range of furnishings that include home and office furniture. Since 1992, they have initiated purchase and resale of furniture for more than 25,000 offices. They are famous for creating workstations and office furniture.
Today's Furniture: Today's furniture has one of the largest collections of furniture for living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen and bar. They offer some of the best furniture at discounted prices. Today's furniture sells furniture for your living room, bedroom, kitchen etc. They have some great portable bars, but one of the highlighted products is the Napa Kitchen center, which is made of solid wood with a natural finish. They also specialize in different types of kid's furniture.
Affordable Office Interiors: Affordable Office Interiors is a unique full-service firm that provides used, new, as well as re-manufactured office furniture. Their specialty lies in distributing re-manufactured Haworth system furniture and used Steelcase and Herman Miller systems. Some of the new furniture sold by them includes some big names like Haworth, AIS, Global, Hon, OFS and National.
About the Author
Moe Tamani is an importer of
Moroccan Furniture
and a designer of
Moroccan Lamps
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Carolina Cottage Essex Dining Chair Essex Dining ChairAntique Ivory19 W X 16 D X 36 HMade of rubber wood that comes from China and Malaysia. Brand New... |
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Set of Two (2) Williamsburg Pottery Coffee Mugs/Cups (Hand-Carved Cobalt Salt Glaze) ... |
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Stoneware 1.5-Quart Baking Dish, Handmade Pottery, Midnight Rain Color Handcrafted in stoneware, this 1.5-quart baker is the perfect size for your quiche, baked pasta, risotto, roasted vegetables or a 2-person casserole! With sculpted handles and a two-tone glaze, the baker goes directly from oven to table with an artful presentation! The functional baker is crafted by hand using white stoneware clay, giving it the delicate appearance of porcelain while maintaining ... |
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24 Antique Black Cottage Swivel Top Verona Counter Stool $179.99 Dimension: 12"W 12"D 24"H Finish: Antique Black Material: Wood Carolina Cottage 24" Swivel Top Verona Counter Stool. Item features swivel top and ring turned legs. Easy to clean durable finish. Also available in Antique White finish. Assembly Required. ... |
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