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For Discerning Holiday Gifts: African Art from Rings & Things

The holidays call for gifts that bring joy to the world, not just to the merchants. Cell phones aren't personal enough, even with custom ring tones. Fruitcake is a stale idea for most. For the thoughtful giver this holiday season, genuine African art from Rings & Things presents the perfect solution.

One-of-a-kind items from many African countries are featured in the secure online store of this 35-year-old craft-supply company. These Web pages full of ethnic creations make shopping as much fun as receiving: hand-carved tribal masks will literally put a smile on the face of that discerning loved one. Yoruban beaded belts provided Carlos Santana with his coolest guitar strap, and they really jazz up a wall, too. Intricately woven African basketry is equally lovely as an art piece admired by itself, or filled with choice beads, crystals or flowers.

These African handicrafts not only beautify a room, they also bring good karma. They're created from sustainable local materials, often ingeniously recycled items, reducing the human "ecological footprint." The sale of these items helps keep traditional arts alive and diverse. And last but not least, the craftspeople who make this art earn a living, a major benefit especially in some of the less-developed countries.

Rings & Things Wholesale provides helpful, honest information about African art plus historic African trade beads. It's available online 24 hours a day at www.rings-things.com (look up "world art"), or by phone during business hours at (800) 366-2156.