The East Village has seen many a legendary character in its days, but one that stands out to many is Jim Power, a.k.a. the "Mosaic Man" who covers the neighborhood in his unique style of tile mosaics. Over the years Power, a Vietnam vet, has had his fair share of financial troubles (not to mention a few breakdowns) but now he's got a plan that really could easily make him a few bucks: He's selling gorgeous custom belt buckles on Etsy.
The unique buckles don't come cheap (each one is $99) but they are handmade and are a great way for those who've spent the years admiring Power's work to give a little back to a man who has struggled with homelessness and more. "Everybody said to make belt buckles and sell them," Power told DNAinfo of the new scheme. "I'm not really a seller. [But] I'm tired of being broke."
You can check out Power's goods over here. And if you don't know what we are talking about, this should catch you up:
