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The Ancient Power Of Healing - Romani Gypsy Shamanism

Deep in the Romanian forest, at the darkest time of night, a Chovihano (Gypsy Shaman) squats over a wooden floor as he engages in an ancien…

Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things

0 Feb 15, 2011

Gypsies/Rom During The Holocaust

Like Jews, the Rom Gypsies were chosen for total annihilation just because of their race. Even though Jews are defined by religion, Hitler…

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0 Feb 15, 2011

Gypsy/Rom Fortune Telling (Dukkerin')

It’s difficult to think of a Gypsy and not see the image of a crystal ball or tarot cards. Since their push into Persia, Gypsies/Roma has b…

Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things

0 Feb 15, 2011

History of the Gypsy/Roma

Diverse, nomadic…to be Roma, or “gypsy,” is to be a member of an ethnic minority that is difficult to define in any definite, factual terms…

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0 Feb 15, 2011

Gypsys in the US by Wonder

"Gypsies" in the United StatesSeveral groups, all known to outsiders as "Gypsies," live today in the United States. In their native languag…

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0 Feb 10, 2011

ROMANI (“GYPSY”) RELIGION by Wonder

If religion is popularly perceived—as it so often is—to include a place of worship, a clergy and a set of holy scriptures, then it is easy…

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0 Feb 10, 2011

MY FRIENDS, THE GYPSIES By Lawrence Bohme

My town, Montefrio, has a large gypsy community, and over the years the local gitanos have, I believe, come to think of me as their friend.…

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0 Feb 1, 2011

Gypsy Cures for Coughs and Colds

The Romany culture was rich in cures for coughs and cold. Some suited one, and some suited another. Here are some authentic Gypsy cu…

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0 Jan 25, 2011

The Gypsy way

The Gypsy tradition goes back to the darkest reaches of time. It uses simple spells and rituals to harness the power of nature and of the e…

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0 Jan 25, 2011

The Historical Gypsy

The first gypsies claimed to be the Christian nobility of Egypt, who had abandoned their possessions in order to retain their faith when t…

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0 Jan 25, 2011

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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.

 

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Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.

As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.

We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.

Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.

Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.

Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"

A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?

After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...

Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.

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