Great Exotica From Cargo's Massive Moving Sale
August 4, 2014
Turtle Toys
The most basic of toys: a rubber band and spool propel these turtles across the floor. Handmade in China
Painted Lanterns
These hand-painted silk lanterns look like they are from a bygone era – they remind us of Anna Magnani’s beautiful beer garden in The Fugitive Kind. Handmade in China
Buddhist String
We found this wonderful multicolored woven string in the markets in China favored by the Buddhist community. Shanghai, China
Temple Gods
Patty has collected these Taoist temple gods for many years. These charming folk-art figures often have a special prayer tucked in a secret compartment caved into the back. Collected in Southern China
Mini-Dice
A love affair with Japan heightened our awareness of how adorable things become in miniature. These mini dice are less than ¼” – need we say more? Made in China
Burmese Shrines
These little shrines are covered in hand applied gold leaf are found in every temple in Burma, but locally they are only at Cargo. Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
Japanese Signs
Japanese enamel advertising signs add a bold graphic touch to decorating. Some of our favorites advertise sake, soy sauce, mothballs, and light bulbs. Collected in Nagoya, Japan
Ethnic Textiles
We can’t live without ethnic textiles! They add authenticity and interest in a way that fabrics manufactured by the yard cannot. We love them as wall hangings and bed coverings, or repurposed as pillows.
Magical Powders
All-powerful Latin American powders: Protect against envy, achieved dominance over your man, and love potion #9. Collected in the markets in Antigua, Guatemala
The World's Smallest Pocket Knife!!!
These itty bitty knifes are a hands-down favorite. And we have a running bet about if they could get through TSA… Made in Jodhpur, India
Colorful Lacquer Furniture
Patty has filled Portland homes with colorful lacquered furniture for years, and each season Cargo takes on a new pallet! From small family-run factories in Southern China
Indonesian Deer Heads
These wonderful carved wood deer heads guard Indonesian temples. Each one is lovingly carved and painted. Collected in Java and Sumatra
Phillipine Santos
These wooden figures are carved by Nelly Enrique, a third generation Santo carver. The Santos are carved for Catholic churches, and will be dressed by the church to become the Saint of their choosing. Collected in Manila, Phillipines
Japanese Katagami
Katagami are paper stencils used in Japan for dyeing textiles: made of multiple layers of thin washi paper, bonded with a glue extracted from persimmon, which makes a strong flexible brown colored paper. Collected in Kyoto, Japan
