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HolidayGift Guide

2013

Cover: Miniature Christmas stockings made from exotic antique European textiles right here in the United States$95 each See page 50

Give from the hand and the heart!

Inevitably, around this time of the year we start to think about “the holidays,” a simple expression incorporating the idea of giving gifts to those whom we love, rely on, or are indebted, including ourselves.

This season’s Gift Guide from PRIMITIVE is filled with a wide variety of meaningful, collectible items. They all have a story to tell about why they could be the perfect gift . . . and they all say “I can be given from the hand and the heart!”

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Set the tone and the table for just about any season!

Fashionable GiftsScarves & Caps... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06Jewelry Ideas.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08Purses & handbags... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Clutches... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Plaque Amulets.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rare and Collectible GiftsChristo... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Coptic Crosses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Family Altar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Kuchi-e Prints.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Pichvai.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Wardrobe Cabinets.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Porcupine Tunics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Suit of Armor... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Pilgrimage Ganeshes... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A Monumental Ganesh... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Mu Gongshi.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Gifts for the HomeLanterns... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Candles.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Incense... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Incense Gear... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Lingams... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Rhodipheros Journals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Holiday Stockings... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Gift Certificates.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Fashionable gifts

sCarvesPRIMITIVE’s Scarf Collection is composed of Kimono silk from Japan, Guangzhou silk from China, and Kashmir wool and silk from India. Each exotic piece is stitched to perfection. Prices range from $125-$1695

Wrap yourself or a loved one in a layer of luxury!

Be festive . . .

Be stylish . . .

Be PRIMITIVE!

“rose” muffLerRex Rabbit - $139

fur CapsRex Rabbit Cap - $149

All styles available in multiple color ways.

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If you cannot visit in-person, please contact a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

Our collection of hats and mufflers features finnish fox, rex rabbit & mink.

If you cannot visit in-person, please contact a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

Make the holidays timeless with warmth and high style! Make the holidays timeless with warmth and high style!

All that glitters is not gold!

Glitter can also mean gleam, sparkle, or shine . . . which is precisely what you can do with our holiday jewelry selection. Some pieces are antique, crafted long ago by tribal peoples; some pieces are new, crafted by PRIMITIVE; and some pieces are worthy of collection simply because they glitter so beautifully.

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Above: Sterling Silver Ring Depicting Ganesh, $149

Right: Sterling Ring with Swirling Floral Motif, $149

Above: Pearl Droplet and Sterling Flame Motif Earrings,$149

Above: Cut Mixed Stone Leaf Spray Earrings, $129

Turquoise and Pearl Droplet and Clusters, $295

If you cannot visit in-person, please call a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

If you cannot visit in-person, please call a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

Rock crystal bangles & cuffs, $295

Rough cut semi-precious necklaces, $295 Shown: Aquamarine

Tribal silver jewelry; Indian Bracelet, $1595Omani Spiked Cuff, $395Ethiopian Coptic Cross necklace with freshwater pearls and sterling beads, $1895

Indian Bronze Jewelry Box, $1295

Click here to see more Boxes

Below left to right: Birch Motif, $125

Dayak Swirl, $79

Sterling Loop Ring, $99

nomaD bagPRIMITIVE CollectionGoat Leather with antique brassattachments.

Available in multiple colorcombinations. Each comes with a removable pouch for phone, coins and cards,18’’ W x 17’’ H (excluding shoulder strap) $795

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Be a traveler, trader and explorer . . . Go on a sojourn. Voyage to anywhere your mind can take you. Let the world know you cannot be confined to one set of borders, one idea or one style. Be a NOMAD!

Don’t play hide & seek...

Seek & find hide!

baLL bag9’’ L x 6’’ D x 16’’ H$2495

Find exotic luxury with exclusive alligator handbags

tassLe tote15’’ L x 6’’ D x 18’’ H$3495

smaLL tote13’’ L x 5’’ D x 17’’ H$2495

Alligator handbags available in black only

To order by phone call 312-575-9600

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evoLution tote bagAvailable in two color ways – off white and silverBag, 16’’ L x 8’’ D x 12” H Shoulder drop, 12” H$795

START the EVOLUTION!

start the evoLution hanDbagPRIMITIVE CollectionContemporaryLeather16’’ L x 8’’ D x 12’’ H

To order by phone call 312-575-9600

Go beyond where you’ve been before. Visualize any place, situation or state of mind you desire or think you desire. See it, feel it, and really be there. Advance your capacity to create and

relate. Listen and understand. Be heard through your actions. Be conscious and have a conscience. Dare to care. Have a voice, set a tone, and make a difference.

Take a step outside your comfort zone

The bottom of each bag is embossed with the infinity sybmbol because evolution never stops.

Let the world know you are ready to . . .

obi CLutCh PRIMITIVE “Kimono” CollectionVintage Japanese obi sasheswith concealed shoulder strap$295 Each

Vintage Obis . . . Beautiful silk belts that wrap around kimonos were repurposed and made into clutches. Each is unique and sure to reveal the secret geisha in whomever hands it’s clutched.

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Each piece is hand crafted from Swarovski crystal over a hard shell case with a hidden shoulder strap.A PRIMITIVE exclusive.

Approximately 6.25’ L x 4.5’’ H$1195 Each

Crystal Clutches . . . Dress it up, down, or leave it alone.It’s a distinctive object you can also wear!

To order by phone call 312-575-9600If you cannot visit in-person, please call a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

Shown: Buddha’s Feet, Peace Sign, Kuba Cloth, and Tibetan Flame motifs.

Many years ago, a woman in rural India held a silver amulet to her heart and prayed to have a child. Nine months later she placed the charm around her newborn’s neck, knowing that one day it would answer her child’s prayers too. There are countless stories like this

surrounding silver plaque amulets from India. It’s believed simple body contact with the amulet will possess a divine power to grant a request, pleased by such a show of faith.

Chains sold separately

pLaque amuLets

These collectible charms can make dreams come true this holiday season!

Plaque AmuletsRajasthan, India19th C. or earlierSilverVarious sizes $129-$3,495

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If you cannot visit in-person, please call a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

Click to see other Plaque Amulets

Rare and collectible gifts A small sampling of one-of-a-kind show stoppers

Christo figure You could celebrate Christmas without Christ, but it might be more meaningful with this 16th Century Christ figure featured here. Originally from France, it survived for centuries, losing its arms along the way, but gaining a patina and feeling making it as relevant today as when it was first created.

Left: Corpus or Christ Figure; France; 16th C.; Lime (linden) wood; 10” W x 7.25” D x 44” H $14,950_________________Item #A1300-227

Click to see more images of this Christ Figure

Click to see more Christian Art

Can you celebrate Christmas without Christ?

Below: Select Ethiopian “blessing” or hand crosses, $895-$1195

ethiopian CoptiC CrossesMore than any other symbol in history the cross has become iconic, often transcending its religious significance. These antique crosses were originally collected in Ethiopia. Their designs vary by region and village. Just like long ago, they can be worn around the neck to make a spiritual fashion statement.

Left: Coptic Cross Ethiopia, East AfricaLate 19th C.Coin silver, $695 _______________Item # J0700-1604

Click to see more Coptic Crosses

Make a spiritual fashion statement!

Right: Coptic Neck CrossesEthiopiaCoin silver Left to Right:$149, $249, $295

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If you cannot visit in-person, please call a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

anCestor shrine

Honor the present along with the past!

Walk into many houses and find a table laden with family photos, including some relatives who may no longer be with us. Does this constitute an ancestor altar? We think so. Now you can honor the present along with the past in a more traditional way with this 18th Century gilded shrine. Place family photos inside and you’ll keep all your relatives near and dear for this and all seasons to come.

Shrine with Dragon and Foliate MotifShan Xi Province, China18th CenturyPainted and gilded Elmwood 56” W x 24 ¾” D x 93” H$49,950_________________Item #F0910-111

Click to see this and other Shrines If you think placing family photos in a shrine is a bit far-fetched, contact a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to discover other uses for these wonderful antiques.

Bring some drama to the holiday season with Kuchi-e Woodblock prints

KuChi-e CoLLeCtion These distinctive woodblock prints were only created from 1890-1912 as the frontispieces for Japanese romantic novels, which is why they usually depict a heroine caught in the drama of her daily life. Representing the last moment before traditional Japanese printmaking transformed into something else, Kuchi-e represent a look back at old Japan and a way to bring some drama into daily life!

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Several hundred individual Kuchi-e woodblock prints are available. Some are framed; most are not. Prices range from $995-$3495

Click to see more Kuchi-e Prints

Find love from the most lavish part of India!piChvai painting Some of the most glorious paintings from India are called Pichvai. All Pichvai depict Krishna – the “God of Love” - and the most famous of these come from a small colorful village called Nathdwara. There, an entire school of painting developed utilizing soft pigments and gold, which perfectly captured the mood and spirit of Krishna, implying abundant love is available to all. Pichvai were only hung on special occasions. Now you can make every day special by hanging an authentic Nathdwara Pichvai on your wall. It will remind you that love is always in the room!Pichvai depicting Krishna with lotus motifNathdwara, Rajasthan, India, 19th C.Pigment on cotton with gold leaf54” W x 66” H (Framed)$12,950________________Item #P0607-003

Click to take a closer lookat this and other Pichvai

Also Shown: Antique Bolivian crescent-shaped silver devotional ornaments atop a scroll style altar table and painted wedding chest. Click to see more Altar Tables and Chests

Red is the color of the holidays!

antique Chinese WarDrobe Cabinets Celebrate the holidays 24/7/365 with this exceptional pair of lacquered and painted red cabinets from China. Originally created in the middle of the 19th century, their images of flowers, birds and blossoms interlaced with scholar’s symbols, celebrate old China and anything else we associate with the color red.

Two Door WardrobesShan Xi Province, ChinaMid 19th C.Lacquered and painted Elm wood45 ¼” W x 19” D x 81” HEach $19,950_____________________ Item #s F0910-057, 058

Click here to see other Cabinets in our inventory and below to learn more about Vernacular Chinese Furniture, Lacquering of Chinese Furniture and Provenance of Chinese Furniture

Also Shown: Antique Mongolian pictorial rug, Chinese hand-potted and glazed wine jars, and an early 19th century Taoist scroll painting (framed). Click to see more Mongolian Pictorial Rugs, Vessels and Paintings

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porCupine tuniCsThey may be actual attire, but don’t show up to a holiday party wearing one of these extraordinary costumes. Instead, embrace them as completely unusual works of art – first rate cultural objects informed by the same artistic qualities as the most collectible modern art and high fashion!

Get stuck on the edgiest holiday attire!

Above: Ceremonial Tunic Kaka People; Cameroon, West Africa20th C.Porcupine quills on leather 21’’ W x 4’’ W x 33’’ H$8,950_________________Item #T1300-020

Click to see more images of this Ceremonial Tunic

Right: Ceremonial Tunic Kaka People; Cameroon, West Africa20th C.Porcupine quills on rattan 38.5’’ W x 3’’ D x 43’’ H $22,950_________________Item #T1300-021

Right: Lamellar Suit of ArmorTibet17th C. or earlierForged iron platelets over leather42” W x 4” D x 73” H$48,950_____________________Item #A020401-187

Click to see more images of this Suit of Armor

This holiday season — take flight or fight!

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Click to see other types of Adornment

Click to see more images of this Ceremonial Tunic

Does size matter?

a monumentaL ganesh If size matters then really open the doors with this monumental Ganesh. Standing over 90 inches tall with a wing span of 79 inches, it was carved in Orissa, India over a hundred years ago and expertly restored at PRIMITIVE.

Tantric figure of GaneshOrissa, IndiaLate 19th C.Mango wood with gilding75’’ W x 26’’ D x 90’’ H$39,950

Click here to see more pictures of this Ganesh

Also Shown:Chinese Art Deco six panel screen, six panel screen with frosted glass and burlwood insets, and an an-tique copper vessel from India.

Click here to see more Screens and Metal Vessels and Planters

miniature piLgrimage ganeshes

Open the path to a great holiday season!

Of all the deities in the world one of the most revered is Ganesh, the elephant headed god. Ganesh has many roles, but the most important is “the remover

of obstacles.” Devotees claim he controls communication and opportunity, and like a stop light can make anything stop or go.

Pilgrimage Ganeshes Dating from the 10th-19th CenturyBrass and bronzeSizes range from 2-5 inchesPrices range from $295-$2495

Click to learn more about Ganesh or to see other Indian Miniatures

Shown left: Pilgrimage Ganesh; Maharasthra, India; 2” W x 3” H; $995

Click to see additional images of Ganesh at left

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If you cannot visit in-person, please call a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

Mu Gongshi or Wood Spirit Stone with hardwood standCollected in Yunnan Province, ChinaIndeterminate age51” W x 23” D x 80” H$125,000_________________Item #A0806-005

Click to see other Gongshi

Discover another type of spirit this holiday season!

mu gongshi Gongshi translates from the Chinese as “Spirit Stone.” It’s a reference to naturally formed, highly unusual rocks, which are deeply appreciated and highly collectible. Ironically, some of the rarest and most valuable Gongshi, known as Mu Gongshi, are composed of wood, not stone. This example of Mu Gongshi is monumental, engaging, and compelling. Ancient Chinese

believed pieces like this were alive and often made them the subject of poems, stories and paintings. Modern aficionados collect them because of their abstract, yet formal qualities. No matter how you choose to view this extraordinary piece, it’s certain to captivate long after the price is forgotten – remaining a true star this holiday season and every season hereafter.

Also Shown: Pair of massive, ornately painted 19th century Chinese compound cabinets, bearing rare historical and commemorative inscription of gratitude for service rendered.

Click to see more images of this pair of Cabinets or to see more Tall Cabinets in our collection

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Click to see more Ceramic Artifacts like those shown at left

G ifts for the home

The Souks of Morocco are a labyrinth composed of shops, stalls and street sellers hawking every conceivable type of merchandise. By day, the Souk is a cacophonous riot of sights and sounds, a crowded summit accommodating all ages of buyers, sellers, and spectators of humanity. It is not just a place to do business, but to see business in all its guises. However, in the evening the complexion of the Souk changes entirely. Lively public displays give way to other pursuits. The aroma of flowers and spices fill the air like incense. Behind the shutters of closed shops and nearby apartments one can hear kids laughing as well as being scolded in between animated

conversations. As the night wears on, the conversations become softer, even muffled, and eventually most lights go out. Those that remain tender a warm, intimate glow as if they are shimmering behind a thin, silken veil. It is pure romance - right out of a movie set. Enter our Moroccan Wax Lantern! It is a thick, non-scented, reusable wax cylinder, deeply embossed and painted with our own design referencing classical Moroccan motifs. Simply place a scented PRIMITIVE votive inside and instantly you can unveil the sight, scent – and romance - of a glowing Moroccan night.

moroCCan Lanterns

Celebrate the holidays by unveiling the romance of a glowing Moroccan night!

Moroccan Wax Lantern 5” Diameter X 6” HighAvailable in white & pearl, red & gold, and cream & gold, $59

PRIMITIVE Votive Set composed of 6 votives and reusable etched glass holderAvailable in 3 scents – Sandalwood, Nag Champa & Spiced Vanilla Bean,$32

Lantern and Votive Set together, $79

Wax Lanterns also available in Tibetan Cloud Motif.

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To order by phone call 312-575-9600

five eLements gift set In ancient times, five elements were recognized as bestowing balance in the world. Now, the wisdom of the ancients is available to you with our Five Elements candles, depicting earth, air, fire, water and spirit.

Five unique 3” candles Available in three scents: Spiced Vanilla Bean/Sandalwood/Night Blooming Melati$179

All PRIMITIVE candles feature 100% natural wax and safe, lead-free wicking. Each is a hand cast original

design and individually hand painted.

Light up the holidays with Cloud Pillar Candles

6” Cloud Pillar CandleAvailable in 3 scentsSpiced Vanilla Bean/Sandalwood/Night Blooming Melati$69 each

In the Himalayas the moon is a golden disc dominating the night sky, and the clouds are the only thing standing between heaven and earth. Now you can discover heaven on earth with our exclusive Cloud Pillar Candle. Its glow will bring the roof of the world to the comfort of your home.

CLouD piLLar CanDLes

transCenDent CLouD piLLarsAvailable in 3 sizesEach unscented with three wicks10 in. Dia. X 10 in. H, $69510 in. Dia. X 20 in. H, $129510 in. Dia. X 30 in. H, $1795Bases sold separately

So tall they can almost reach heaven by themselves!

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AGARWood Incense Coveted by sovereigns and commoners alike, Agar Wood is said to calm the nervous system, arouse devotion and stir the divine. First used thousands of years ago, the exquisite scent of PRIMITIVE PURE Agar Wood grows more divine with age.

30 sticks in each container

Strength A - $179; B - $129; C -$89

SAndALWood IncenseCentury after century the scent of sandalwood has been used to cleanse and clarify as well as enliven courage, purpose, and strength. PRIMITIVE PURE Sandalwood will make time stand still.

30 sticks in each container

Strength A - $89; B - $39; C -$29

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Incense

Give your heart, mind, and nose a treat this holidayseason with two types of our PRIMITIVE PURE incense.

Their unforgettable scents are all natural and guaranteed to inspire, relax,and captivate.

PRIMITIVE PURE contains no artificial ingredients.

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To order by phone call 312-575-9600

You could use these with just about any type of incense, but we highly recommend PRIMITIVE Pure!

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Incense Gear

PRIMITIVE’s exclusive incense gear comes in unique styles and is expertly crafted in exotic hardwoods. Each kit contains one or more holders and incense storage.

Chan Chu is the Chinese money frog, said to guarantee the arrival of prosperity. Usually depicted with three legs and a coin in its mouth, we made some modern modifications giving him back his missing leg and substituting a stick

of incense in lieu of the coin. Those simple changes give Chan Chu extra potency. Place a stick of PRIMITIVE PURE Agar Wood incense in his mouth and these might turn out to be your most prosperous holiday’s ever!

Chan Chu Incense Holder with StorageMade of African Blackwood with sliding drawer and incense holder.Comes with 5 grams of PRIMITIVE PURE Agar Wood incense. 4 ½” L x 1 ¼” D x ¾” H$179

money frog inCense hoLDer

To order by phone call 312-575-9600

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inLaiD KeyDesign African Blackwood & Brass$395

Lute DesignAfrican Blackwood & Brass$395

emperor’s hat toWer DesignMahogany, African Blackwood & Brass$295

pagoDa toWer DesignMahogany & Brass $295

Lotus form DesignMahogany & Brass$395

perforateD KeyDesignAfrican Blackwood & Brass$395

Store and burn your incense with PRIMITIVE Incense Gear

Incense sold separately

Incense sold separately

To order by phone call 312-575-9600

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Our exclusive Incense Travel Kit is guaranteed to pass many tests, especially one conducted by your nose. Made of African Blackwood, it comes with 8 grams of PRIMITIVE PURE Agar Wood incense along with a small removable burner. Wherever you take it, whether it’s an exotic location in a faraway land or the comfort of your own home, we believe you will find it useful, usable, and elegant. Why? Because even from a distance, you can smell it!

Incense Travel KitAfrican Blackwood4 ½” W x 2 ½” D x ¾” HHinged lid secured by hidden magnets with removable burner; Includes 8 grams of Agar Wood incense,$279

The perfect gift for the traveler on-the-go

inCense traveL KitSometimes you know when something is good or bad without smelling a thing, and our nose gets the credit. It’s called the sniff test.

To order by phone call 312-575-9600

The Ultimate Charm!

baby Lingams Found in only one place on earth – the bottom of the Narmada River, one of India’s seven holy rivers – these potent charms amplify positive energy. Whether kept in a pocket, a purse, or just about any other place, their benefits extend far beyond the holiday season.

Each baby lingam comes in its own small pouch with a story card explaining how it can be used.$14.95 each

Larger Lingams The largest we’ve ever seen was eleven feet long, so big we couldn’t bring it home. However, we did manage to bring a wonderful collection of other, more manageable sizes like those pictured here.

Tantric Lingams Shown: 7” to 12” $695-$2495

How Big can Lingams grow?

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Click to see examples of larger Tantric Lingams

If you cannot visit in-person, please call a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

If you cannot visit in-person, please call a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to help make a selection.

Scholars cannot agree on the origin of the ancient sage Rhodipheros. Some claim he lived in ancient Greece. Others claim he came from the legendary island of Atlantis, which supposedly existed in the 10th millennium BC. Still others claim he lived in Macedonia around the

time of Alexander the Great, at least 300 years before time shifted from BC to AD. Scholars disagree so much about Rhodipheros, they cannot agree if he even existed. Nonetheless, there is agreement on one thing – Rhodipheros’ Law.

Imagine proving an ancient law by manifesting all you wish!

Rhodipheros JournalsComposed of handmade cotton wove paperTwo sizes available: 5” W X 1 ½” D X 8” HSold individually or in sets of three$59 each or $149 for set of three.

10” W X 1 ½” D X 13 ½” H$95 each or $249 for set of three.

rhoDipheros JournaLs

Imagine writing down all you wish to manifest and proving Rhodipheros’ Law as all of it comes to pass!

Rhodipheros’ Law is a metaphysical principle stating “It is easier to manifest something put into writing than left to thought alone.” In the context of this principle, Rhodipheros defined manifestation as “the materialization of what we think, feel, discuss, desire, or dream.” In short, what Rhodipheros was saying is that something is much more likely to happen if you take the time to write it down than if you simply think about it, talk about it, or imagine it to be, no matter how intense your vision.

Enter Rhodipheros Journals – a PRIMITIVE exclusive. Each is composed of 100 blank pages made from sumptuous, handmade cotton wove paper. Their titles range from the practical to the ethereal, including Ideas, To Do, Travels, and Dreams, among others. Imagine writing down all you can contemplate, picture and envision – in short, whatever you wish to manifest – and proving the validity of Rhodipheros’ ancient law as all of it comes to pass.

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No one is quite sure how the tradition of placing gifts in holiday stockings began. Legend has it St. Nicholas placed gold in stockings left to dry on a fireplace mantle. Little did St. Nicholas know he was starting a long lasting holiday tradition, exemplified by our petite, charming, collectible holiday stockings. Each is a one-of-a-kind work of art crafted from exquisite antique textiles such as Italian silk, sacred European vestments, and embroidered throws from Uzbekistan. These fabrics were hand

stitched by rural women in Appalachia, sensitive artists who knew how to recast some of the world’s finest fabrics to honor one of the world’s oldest traditions. No matter what you put inside – large, small or nothing at all – each stocking proudly proclaims JOY FOUND HERE!

Ornamental Holiday StockingsHandcrafted from antique fabrics and trim4” W x 6” H$95 each If ordering by phone, please let us choose

A holiday staple . . .

hoLiDay stoCKings

Suitable for use as Christmas tree ornaments, gift card holders, place card holders for your special holiday party, or even as stocking stuffers themselves. Please contact a Client Advisor at 312-575-9600 to discover how you can creatively adorn your holidays year after year.

The perfect holiday booty!

gift CertifiCateIf your gift choices are too abundant, then let the recipient choose. A PRIMITIVE gift certificate can be used any time of the year, giving the recipient access to thousands of treasures, most not pictured in this guide.

Gift certificates of $250 or more come packaged inside the Holiday stockings pictured opposite and on the cover of the guide. It makes a PRIMITIVE gift certificate the perfect holiday booty!

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Wishing you the best this holiday season and for all seasons to come!

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