As an anthropologist who has spent decades studying marketplaces around the world, I've developed a particular sensitivity to the cultural tapestry woven through commercial spaces. Rogers, Arkansas mi...
As an anthropologist who has spent decades studying marketplaces from Andean highlands to Moroccan souks, I've developed a particular appreciation for how commercial spaces reflect cultural values and...
The first time I entered a Nairobi market twenty years ago as a young anthropologist, I was overwhelmed by the symphony of colors, scents, and voices negotiating in multiple languages. Today, after co...
The crisp autumn air of Michigan carries more than just the scent of fallen leaves; it bears the stories of makers, creators, and cultural heritage that define Grand Rapids' remarkable shopping landsc...
The moment you step into Malacca's labyrinthine markets, time seems to fold in on itself. Colonial Portuguese influences mingle with Chinese heritage, Malay traditions, and Dutch architectural remnant...
The early morning light filters through the colonial architecture as I make my way through Santiago's awakening streets. Having spent the better part of two decades documenting material culture across...
The humid air of Bangkok envelops me like an old friend as I step out of my mid-range hotel near Sukhumvit. It's been three years since my last visit, and I'm eager to reacquaint myself with this metr...
The southernmost city of New Zealand isn't typically the first destination that comes to mind when planning a shopping expedition, yet Invercargill harbors a remarkable collection of retail experience...
The cacophony of commerce has its own distinct dialect in Guangzhou, one that transcends linguistic barriers and speaks directly to both merchants and customers alike. As an anthropologist who has spe...
The morning mist still clung to the terraced hills as I made my way through Bandipur's cobblestone streets, the scent of cardamom chai mingling with woodsmoke in the crisp mountain air. This charming...
As an anthropologist who has spent decades exploring marketplaces across continents, I've developed a particular fondness for spaces where commerce and culture intertwine. Kuala Lumpur—a vibrant tapes...
As I stepped out of my hotel in Myeongdong on a crisp spring morning, cherry blossoms drifting through the air like pink snow, I couldn't help but reflect on how Seoul represents a fascinating converg...