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Felt Camel
From Kazakhstan, the felt camel is considered a good luck charm by the people there.  Made of beige felt with purple and silver accents, it was brought back by summer missionary Casey Jones, a Hillsdale student.  Donated by Bob and Sue Chaffin.  Value:  $20

Nested Yurtas
The Yurta is the traditional dwelling place in Kazakhstan.  These 3 pieces, ecorated in orange, gold, brown and pink, begin at 2 1/2" in diameter and nest in each other.    Brought back by summer missionary Casey Jones, a Hillsdale student.  Donated by Bob and Sue Chaffin.  Value:  $20

Tubeteeka
The tubeteeka is the national hat of Kazakhstan.  This one is made of green velvet, appliquéd with yellow flowers and gold thread and lined in blue.  Brought back by summer missionary Casey Jones, a Hillsdale student.  Donated by Bob and Sue Chaffin.  Value:  $10

French Spice Grinder
A cream-color 9" x 61/2" wire basket holds three spice grinders--sea salt, cracked pepper and herbs.  All three grinders look like they are nestled in small blue and gold ceramic flower pots.  Donated by Robert and Judy Bryan, FWB missionaries to France.  Value:  $35

Ceramic Tray
From France, this 22" x 4" tray is just right for the kitchen, bath or bedroom.  It is made of white and blue ceramic.  Donated by Patsy VanHook, FWB missionary to France.  Value:  $15

French Lighthouse Trivet
Six French lighthouses are featured on this 11" x 6 1/2" ceramic trivet.  It is framed with 1" wide stained wood.  Donated by Robert and Judy Bryan, FWB missionaries to France.   Value:  $20

Four Color Eiffel Tower
From the Guy Dessapt Collection, this 7" x 12" sketch features the famous Eiffel Tower.  Unframed.  Donated by Robert and Judy Bryan, FWB missionaries to France.  Value:  $5

Black and White Eiffel Tower
This black and white sketch of the Eiffel Tower is also from the Guy Dessapt Collection.  It is 7" x 12".  Donated by Robert and Judy Bryan, FWB missionaries to France.  Value:  $5

French Sea Salt and Holder
Use authentic sea salt from Geruande, France when you cook.  The bag of salt comes with a small dish to hold it and a miniature scoop for using it while cooking.  Donated by Ledgel Ferguson, FWB Missionary to France.  Value:  $15

Reverse Appliqué Mola
Four layers of cloth are used to make this Panamanian Mola. The parrot designs are made by sewing the layers together and cutting designs out of the layers.  The edges are then sewn down with tiny, fine stitches.  This mola is 10 1/2" X 13" and can be framed.  Donated by Lori and Steve Torrison, Free Will Baptist Missionaries to Panama.  Value:  $150 (There are two identical molas.)

Kazakhstan Tablecloth
Made in a traditional Asian pattern that has existed for hundreds of years, this 42' x 145' tablecloth is navy with blue, green, burgundy, gold and white stitching.  Donated by Michael and Cathy Corley, FWB Missionaries to Russia.  Value:  $50

Last Updated:  3/31/08