The Destinations
Quick Links:
• Enjoy projects at the website — let’s get that imagination sparking!
• Purchase a membership in Cool with Ogul™ to reveal hidden pages on this website. This includes a collection of field exercises, paper dolls, and coloring pages.
• Get fact sheets for various destinations: Dhaka (Bangladesh, Asia), Kumasi (Ghana, Africa), Mawson (Antarctica), Paris (France, Europe), Perth (Australia, Oceania), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil, S. America), Shanghai (China, Asia), Spearfish (USA, N. America).
Excursions 7
Our flagship folio includes the following ebook journeys: Kumasi (Ghana, Africa), Mawson (Antarctica), Paris (France, Europe), Perth (Australia, Oceania), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil, S. America), Shanghai (China, Asia), and Spearfish (USA, N. America). These stops couldn’t be more different from each other — from a settlement with less than 100 people (Mawson) to the largest city in the world (Shanghai)! Raisa, Hendrix, and Ogul learn secrets from a wide range of wise artisans on the following colorful craft traditions: akua’ba dolls, baguettes, boomerangs, dream catchers, ice sculpture, paper lanterns, and shakers. The printed version of the folio includes two bonuses — a free Map of the World (36 x 24 inches, standard poster frame size) and traveling music (Believe It – a Song for Raisa). You can even shop authentic crafts we’ve procured from the various destinations through the Shop.
How Were Destinations Chosen?
Careful consideration was taken in determining where Raisa and friends will visit and what they will learn.
Four criteria were used:
• Illustrate how a craft found in Raisa’s home was made
• Feature at least one destination per continent (most have five or more)
• Balance dateline cities with more remote excursions
• Survey crafts that are produced from a wide variety of materials
Please note: Our books are not intended to provide in-depth knowledge on Raisa, her friends, the destinations, the ambassador-artisans, and the crafts. They’re designed to pique curiosity and start the conversation. The website is where we dive deeper. We can organize photos, videos, audio, and exhibits online. Packing less into a book saves paper. It also provides flexibility in that website resources can be updated at any time without forcing a new printed edition!
Map of the World
To better visualize the journeys, we’ve prepped a poster (36 x 24 inches). You can order it here. Continents are color-coded. Capital cities are starred. Destinations are numbered and pinned (see below for a list of all 51). Click image to enlarge.
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AM :: Amman (Jordan)
continent: Asia
craft: inlaid wood
AN :: Antananarivo (Madagascar)
continent: Africa
craft: recycled art
AC :: Antigua City (Guatemala)
continent: North America
craft: Alfombra stencils
AT :: Athens (Greece)
continent: Europe
craft: mosaics
CA :: Cairo (Egypt)
continent: Africa
craft: stone carvings
CO :: Constanta (Romania)
continent: Europe
craft: rosemaled chests
CP :: Copenhagen (Denmark)
continent: Europe
craft: soma cubes
DE :: Delft (The Netherlands)
continent: Europe
craft: tin-glazed tiles
DH :: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
continent: Asia
craft: woven carpets
DU :: Durban (South Africa)
continent: Africa
craft: beaded goods
EP :: El Porvenir (Panama)
continent: North America
craft: appliqué molas
FA :: Farah (Afghanistan)
continent: Asia
craft: embroidered camel bags
FH :: Fatu Hiva (Marquesas Is.)
continent: Europe (French Poly.)
craft: barkcloth
FR :: Frankfurt (Germany)
continent: Europe
craft: cuckoo clocks
HN :: Honolulu (USA)
continent: North America
craft: surfboards
HP :: Hopi (USA)
continent: North America
craft: Pueblo pottery
IZ :: Izmir (Turkey)
continent: Asia
craft: wrought ironwork
JA :: Jakarta (Indonesia)
continent: Asia
craft: batik
JJ :: Jipijapa (Ecuador)
continent: South America
craft: tagua nut jewelry
JU :: Juliaca (Peru)
continent: South America
craft: finger puppets
KA :: Karachi (Pakistan)
continent: Asia
craft: Khussa shoes
KI :: Kingston (Jamaica)
continent: North America
craft: straw baskets
KU :: Kumasi (Ghana)
continent: Africa
craft: akua’ba dolls
KY :: Kyoto (Japan)
continent: Asia
craft: ikebana in lacquerware
LA :: Laugarvatn (Iceland)
continent: Europe
craft: geothermal rye bread
LE :: Lethem (Guyana)
continent: South America
craft: latex harpy eagles
LH :: Lhasa (Tibet)
continent: Asia
craft: strung flags
LO :: London (England)
continent: Europe
craft: spectacles
LW :: Lowicz (Poland)
continent: Europe
craft: cut paper art
MN :: Manilla (The Phillipines)
continent: Asia
craft: tattoos
MW :: Mawson (Antarctica)
continent: Antarctica
craft: ice sculpture
MO :: Moscow (Russia)
continent: Asia
craft: matryoshka dolls
ND :: New Delhi (India)
continent: Asia
craft: paper maché boxes
NU :: Nuuk (Greenland)
continent: North America
craft: walrus tusk pots
OC :: Oaxaco City (Mexico)
continent: North America
craft: tin decoratives
OD :: Odivelas (Portugal)
continent: Europe
craft: slipware plates
OW :: Owando (Congo)
continent: Africa
craft: wooden masks
PA :: Paris (France)
continent: Europe
craft: baguettes
PE :: Perth (Australia)
continent: Oceania
craft: boomerangs
QU :: Québec (Canada)
continent: North America
craft: milled paper
RI :: Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)
continent: South America
craft: shakers
SH :: Shanghai (China)
continent: Asia
craft: paper lanterns
SF :: Spearfish (Lakota/USA)
continent: North America
craft: dream catchers
TG :: Tangier (Morocco)
continent: Africa
craft: tea sets
TR :: Tauranga (New Zealand)
continent: Oceania
craft: Maori pendants
UL :: Uliastai (Mongolia)
continent: Asia
craft: quilts
VL :: Valparaiso (Chile)
continent: South America
craft: siku panpipes
VN :: Vancouver (Canada)
continent: North America
craft: totem poles
VE :: Venice (Italy)
continent: Europe
craft: blown glass
WE :: Wewak (Papua New Guinea)
continent: Oceania
craft: dilly bags
YO :: Youghal (Ireland)
continent: Europe
craft: lace