Once carved, polishing gives calabash bowls their smooth finish. Traditionally, natural materials such as sandpaper or fine ...

Gourds have been used to make musical instruments in Africa for centuries. They can be turned into shakers, rattles, or even ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Years ago, when we had kids around who needed regular outdoor debouncing, we grew gourds. Gourds are magic. You plant a seed, the vine ...

Chris Pawlik designs and embellishes gourds, turning them into amazing three-dimensional works of art. I met the award-winning gourd artist at this year's Belle Isle Art Fair, where I was immediately ...