In a world where beautiful things can be delivered to your doorstep like magic, we sometimes forget that real people are hard at work creating them. Here you will learn what happens behind the curtain and will get to know us better.
Listen to the gentle twitter of birdsong and the sweet croak of the tree frog, lovingly carried on a gentle breeze. Smell the damp earth, morning dew on fresh new grass, and mixed wildflowers. Feel the cold stream water and soft, spongy moss tickle your toes.
Hang patterned curtains and breathe new life into your space! Easier than painting a room or reupholstering furniture, a few new set of curtain panels can transform your living room, bedroom, or kitchen quickly and easily. Choosing a pattern, though–that’s both the fun part and the hard part!
The art form known as pietra dura is seen in some of the world’s most iconic monuments and pieces of architecture. Today, we’re going to explore its origins and see gorgeous examples of this fine art. We’ll also discover how this centuries-old craft influenced one of our block print designs.
Welcome to the world of Indian wood block printing! Every Saffron Marigold block print comes to life thanks to this heritage craft. Our collections of fair trade block printed linens have stories to tell within their folds. Journey with us to the origins of block printing in India and see how we create a block print on fabric.
Our Orange Blossom vintage floral print is one of our best-sellers. In fact, you may already have this block print adorning your own home! Today we’re taking a look at the creation of this pattern. We’re talking with designer Anisha Ghosh about her pattern inspiration and taking a peek behind the curtains in our artisans’ studio in Rajasthan, India to see the block printing process.
The lotus flower meaning–there’s more than one! Do you know what the lotus represents? The lotus is significant in cultures across the globe, and there are several ways you can interpret the lotus symbol. Find out more about the lotus flower’s meaning, its aesthetic beauty, and its influence on our block print collections.
