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Created by hand by indigenous and rural communities using methods passed down through generations

All of the indigenous cultures in Mexico, still making art in the traditional ways, makes me think of what was lost in the Americas when they were colonized.  Thankfully, today there is a strong market for these crafts, for tourists and locals alike.  Frida Kahlo was a big collector of housewares, jewelry and clothing. 

We have seen many beautiful ketubahs over the years, yet I never researched the history and meaning of them. In fact, I misspelled “katuba” until today! All I knew is that they are traditional, Jewish marriage contracts that couples have made to depict their personal relationship. I always appreciated the art and diversity of styles.

We have a long history on Queen Anne Hill and I have been a part of it since 2008, but we go back much further than that.  In May of 1989 Philip Amdal opened McGraw Street Framing at 618 West McGraw Street.

In the early 1900s, Seattle was a buzz of activity. The gold rush had brought wealth, ambition, and people from all parts of the world to the young city. Expanding past the downtown core, with a vast network of trams, Seattle was growing rapidly, solidifying its role as a maritime and rail hub.