Allan H. Palecek was born and raised in Kansas.
A strong connection to nature and agriculture was inevitable in his rural
youth, laying the groundwork for his environmental awareness and respect.
His distinctly American upbringing was the springboard for an expanding
world view as Allan joined the
Air Force during the Vietnam War. In his travels across the globe, he was repeatedly drawn to native, woven handicrafts. Regardless of the culture or country, there was a global connection that emerged: exquisite, local, sustainable materials were the connection throughout their organic designs.
Photo: Allan H. Palecek