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Ancient and new
By MARY JANE PARK
© St. Petersburg Times, published October 5, 2000
Look to the Far East for colors, fabrics, aromas and flavors to enliven New World traditions, with accents from a variety of cultures.
Pillows
Decorative pillows have calligraphy-inspired designs. Horizontal pillow, camel background, large characters, $19.99.
Red pillow, black characters, $16.99. Both, T.J. Maxx.
Lantern
Attach these colorful lantern shades to ribbon for a festive garland or give them an inner glow with a string of white lights. Chinese lanterns. One dozen, $3.99. Fun Stuff, St. Petersburg.
Calendar
Amaze your friends with origami feats throughout the year. Step-by-step instructions teach you how to create stars, hearts, trees, birds - even an Elvis profile. Year 2001 Easy Origami Fold-a-Day Calendar. $11.95. Bookstores, gift and specialty shops.
Lunchbox
Sure, you can pack a sandwich and a piece of fruit in this regal box, or more dashing fare scented with curry, garam masala and tandoori. Kali lunchbox. $14. If and Only If, St. Petersburg; on line at http://www.accoutrements.com.
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