Apr
20
Oct
06
load it in MY trunk
Let’s just say it’s hard to find something that I don’t want from The Loaded Trunk.
Founded in 2009, The Loaded Trunk is an online global boutique showcasing found art objects, artifacts, and textiles from Africa, Indonesia, Turkey, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Guatemala, and other remote and exotic locations around the world. Roni Jaco, the founder, loves living out of a suitcase ~ traveling the globe in a continuous exploration of other cultures – collecting art and textiles that speak to her through their organic beauty and artistry. Thankfully so, because there are some truly fabulous pieces, for truly fabulous prices.
To see these and more click here.
Jul
06
wooden textiles
When I first saw Elisa Strozyk’s wooden textiles I was blown away. They are stunning. And while they are a pleasurable wonder to behold, they are also conceptually, so intriguing. Elisa’s creations are elemental shapeshifters – they play with the boundaries and limitations of what we understand a material to be. Wood, so solid and firm, is pieced in myriad patterns and attached to textiles, allowing the final creation movement, fluidity, and shifting form. She uses this technique to transform textiles, furniture, and traditional design elements into beautiful and intelligent works of art, enabled with a life of their own.
To see more of her collection (not to be missed are the paper weaves) visit her here.
Mar
21
fabulous fauteuils – rockin’ the bokja
I love the creative and colorful mix-and-match of the Bokja designs. Established in 2000, by Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri, Bokja grew from the pair’s common love for antiques and vintage furniture, as well as a passion for ancient textiles and tapestries from Levant and countries along the silk road. Bokja stands for a poetic use of color, an emphasis on craftsmanship, and the sustainable use of available materials to express an artistic idea with an ever-present spiritual content.
Each piece represents a collage of different time periods and lands and moments of people’s lives… each piece stands for the complexity of humanity. Couple that with the fact that the company strives to work with local artisans using ancient techniques, creates jobs for underprivileged women, and supports sustainability and I have to say… rock on bokja.
All image courtesy of Bokja.
Jul
12
ikat
Fabrics by Madeline Weinrib.
Available to the trade at ABC Carpet and Home.
Ikat fabrics and motifs are very popular right now and can be seen on everything from pillows and furniture to tableware, lamps, and even in haute couture. The spectacular colors and designs make great statement pieces and accents, adding saturated colors and an exotic, hand-crafted feel.
The name Ikat comes from the Malaysian word mengikat, which means to tie, knot, bind, or wind around. The fabrics, which can be dated back to the 7th century, are created through an ellaborate three-step process in which the threads are resist-dyed and then woven into long strips. These strips are then woven together to create a width of fabric. The result, a beautiful hand-made, hand-dyed fabric which adds a dramatic punch of color and design, blending well with a number of different styles.
Ikat print drum shade by studioJOTA, available on etsy.
Louis XV style chair, upholstered in Caravanserai silk-cotton by Ceylon et Cie.
Ikat plates by Dandelion,
Photo courtesy of Elle Decor.
Photo courtesy of Elle Decor.
