Ohio, being on the cultural and Geographical crossroads, has given its people an opportunity to buy handcrafted apparel and accessories before the Christmas. This will increase the shopping spree among the people.
It all starts with "Gifts of the Craftsmen" at the Ohio Craft Museum.
Greg Roche will be displaying its sophisticated Leather handbags.
Lois Bosworth's blended wool and acrylic yarns in scarves, hats and mufflers with sparkly or textural patterns will also be presented.
Mike Kozumplik's elegant Sterling-silver earrings created with beads of lapis, onyx, jade and tiger's-eye in abstract-art designs are to be shown.
Winterfair The yearly arts-and-crafts show will take place at the Ohio Expo Center
Sharon Johnston applies semiprecious stones in sterling-silver earrings, pendants and bracelets. Fiber artist Char Kudla makes handbags in extraordinary shapes with beautiful trims, buttons and fabrics.
Denise Karbassi paints jackets made of silk, suede and microfiber.
North Market The annual Holiday Open House and Craft Extravaganza will take place in the North Market.
A selection of handcrafted items, including jewelry, scarves and T-shirts will be presented by central Ohio designers. Michelle Maguire silk-screens T-shirts with images of famous people can be seen.
Kim Molitor's warped and twisted designs woven clothing and knitwear will be offered.
Dublin Arts Council Noel Night will showcase a selection of gift in the Dublin Arts Council gift shop.
Cathy Smith Gresham of Dublin shows off elaborate beadwork in mini handbags. Sterling-silver "Grumpy Fish" necklaces are cute and inexpensive.
Columbus jeweler Heidi Corner fashions semiprecious-gem, pearl, amber and coral bracelets with sterling silver.
Haute helpers Henri Bendel and Circle of Friends will host an event at Easton Town Center. An collection of status handbags by Kooba and design your own jewelry by Lindsay Cain of Femmegems will be showcased.
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