Big Grass

Tradition Refined

Kirsten — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:31:47 +0000

Hand-carved, reclaimed teakwood panels and antique teakwood cart wheels are just some of the exquisite cultural artifacts we carry, pieces that age and wear have transformed into art. Part of our extensive home decor collection, these pieces reflect the tradition, design skills and quality local materials combined to solve everyday transportation, construction and domestic necessities throughout different eras and cultures.

Still Time to Save on Great Gifts!

Kirsten — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:35:22 +0000

Take advantage of up to 60% off decor, furnishings and fashion! We’re open noon to 6 p.m. this Sunday, so drop by, browse and pick up a few original pieces for family, friends and yourself! Click here for a glimpse of the wide assortment of products on sale in our San Antonio showroom.

Twilight in a Thai Village

Kirsten — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:56:05 +0000

As part of our regular buying trips to Thailand, Duang and I immerse ourselves in the customs and communities from which the products in our store originate. We are sitting on the deck of our rented house, over the rice terraces in a mountain valley north of Chiang Mai. At 6 pm sharp, we hear an abrupt thump as a distant PA speaker fires. A beautiful recorded female voice sings an old Thai ballad, lyrics echoing over the wide valley. Duang reflexively, absently, sings along. The song is followed by the formal nasal voice of the village mayor discussing urgent local business: farmers without title to their land should bring all pertinent papers to his home tomorrow so he can take them to the district office to acquire “chanotes”, or clear ownership of their land. Also, everyone needs to help clear the debris from the creek flood of two days ago.

Below, in the rice field, the rowdy working gang of 30 or more ducks are weeding. A white goose shepherds mallard duck hens into their night enclosure. A farmer’s distant commands of manipulative quacking sets the goose to work. Easier to train one bossy goose than each duck.

Darker now, and the bats arrive over the fading rice field.

Save the Date!

Kirsten — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:48:59 +0000

With so much excitement during the month of October, we want to be sure you have some very important dates on your calendar:

Friday, October 14th
The Parks Foundation and Friends of the Parks are excited to celebrate the grand re-opening of the historic Jingu House with it’s signature “Sushi & Sake” fundraiser! Advance tickets are only $75.00 for this fabulous one-of-a-kind event. Purchase tickets here.

Saturday, October 15
CPS Energy LiveGreenFest 2011, the annual community event that celebrates green living with a focus on businesses and services that make it easy for people to go green. Be sure to visit all the participating vendors giving out valuable eco-savvy information and tips.

Thailand Travels

Paul — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:35:14 +0000

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Spotlight Test

Paul — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:24:21 +0000

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Hmong Handbags: Fashion Must-Have

Paul — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:23:49 +0000

There is a great blog post over at coco+kelley on Hmong bags. It’s a really interesting bit on the history of the Hmong people and how their intricate and stunning designs, which have been passed down through many generations, have made their way into modern fashion. We carry a wide variety of authentic Hmong bags at Big Grass. Come by and pick one for your Fall wardrobe!

Vote Big Grass!

Paul — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:28:33 +0000

We would like to thank all of those who voted for Big Grass in the Current Best of San Antonio awards. We would also like to ask you to take a moment to vote for us in the 2009 Express News Readers’ Choice Awards.

Every vote cast is entered to win one of ten $50 cash prizes! Not too bad! If you would like to write in Big Grass Bamboo, please do so under Best Retail in number 57 in the Furniture Store category. The polls close tomorrow, March 24th so get your votes in now!

If you would like to vote you must enter 10 or more categories and must live in San Antonio or one of the surrounding counties.

Click here and scroll down for the ballot to vote!

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John & Duang Hanesworth