Return from Panama

Several years ago, Ed returned from a short trip to Panama. It was shorter than usual, with only two big boxes in tow. What the trip lacked in cargo, it made up for in stories and photos.

Some of the images captured baskets still in progress, pieces we placed deposits on to support the weavers as they worked over many months and sometimes years. Others showed finished works that had just arrived, waiting to be photographed and shared. And then there were the fun snapshots: boys wrestling with a chicken, men on horseback, and a green window glowing against the jungle.

That visit was a reminder that every trip is more than just a collection run. It is a glimpse into daily life, community, and the slow art of weaving.