One of my favorite things about online shopping is finding small shops that I may never have stumbled upon in the outside world- Vuela is one of them. Born out of a love for travel and exploring all the different cultures of the world, Vuela finds beautiful things from artisans and emerging designers all over…
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Toran
A toran is a decorative door hanging in Hinduism. The word toran (or torana) originally referred to sacred gateways in Indian architecture. Both the sandstone gateways and these fabric ones serve a similar purpose of welcoming those who enter into a space. There are lots of different types of torans, the ones I’ve picked out…
This Just In: Alegria Home
When textile designer Alison Jones moved from New York to Mexico City for her husband’s job, she knew she had to start a company that helped to bring opportunity to talented local artisans that would otherwise not have access to selling their products to a larger international market. The resulting goods are nothing short of…
This Just In: Jim Franco
I have a weakness for ceramics, so Jim Franco’s work literally stopped me in my tracks. It feels handcrafted and organic while at the same time elegant, full of clean lines and serene colors. In just two short years, this New York based photographer has developed his gift for the art of pottery. It would…
This Just In: Shirin Sahba
Recently, I came across Shirin Sahba and her magical paintings. Everything about these creations speaks to me – the color, lines, spirit, and sense of wonder and adventure. Shirin was born in India, and spent the next several years of her life traveling the globe. She has me dreaming of wandering the many corners of…
Interpreting the motifs on Turkish rugs
(Furbish /Lulu and Georgia /eBay /eBay) While visiting Istanbul a couple a years ago, I made ‘friends’ with one of the guys with a shop at The Grand Bazaar. I was asking him so many questions about the rugs and blankets, the colors and motifs that he gave me a print out of some of…