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Cabana Collection: Tribal Influences In Home Decor
- 09/06/2022
- Vliving
Before ‘Tribal Chic’ became a buzzword, there was fashion and interior designer Matthew Williamson’s 2006 runway show that took the world by storm! After he paved the way, tribal prints inspired by the Mexica or Aztecs of the 11th century started to take on a modern identity which transformed into a global trend by 2015. […]
Read moreShibori : A Tale Of Tie and Dye
- 27/11/2021
- Vliving
The Cultural Ties Of Shibori Despite being inspired by the Japanese word ‘Shiboru’ which means to squeeze or press, there is much cultural debate regarding the true origin of Shibori technique of dyeing. This is a method which entails shape resistant dyeing of a fabric where some parts of the fabric are restrained, keeping the […]
Read moreIntroducing Hungarian Charm Into Your Home
- 13/09/2021
- Vliving
The ethnographic tale of Matyo First created in the 1800s, Matyo is rather modern compared to other crafts known to have originated in Europe. Yet, it is one of the world’s most culturally relevant art forms to have defined the legacy of its people, so much so that it is on UNESCO’s list of humanity’s […]
Read moreThe Ikats: a tale of this mighty weave
- 17/06/2021
- Vliving
Uzbekistan Ikat Fabric-lovers across the globe are not strangers when it comes to ikat. While the origins of this textile remain a mystery, today it is found across the globe with its own distinct characteristics. Ikat got its name from the resist dye technique used to make its patterns; if you look closely, it often […]
Read moreThe William Morris Collection: bringing art to your home space
- 15/05/2021
- Vliving
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”William Morris A 19th century iconic artist, William Morris was a man of many talents. Among Britain’s most prolific designers, Morris dabbled in various forms […]
Read moreFrayed Fabric Reimagined: The Story of Kantha
- 21/02/2019
- Vaishali
A reflection of joy, sorrows, and aspirations, a story of successes and failures, a tale written while escaping everyday life; that is the origin story of Kantha. A tradition that saw its birth over 500 centuries ago, Kantha began as community home craft when women would come together in their free time to chat while […]
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Cabana Collection: Tribal Influences In Home Decor
- 09/06/2022
- Vliving
Before ‘Tribal Chic’ became a buzzword, there was fashion and interior designer Matthew Williamson’s 2006 runway show that took the world by storm! After he paved the way, tribal prints inspired by the Mexica or Aztecs of the 11th century started to take on a modern identity which transformed into a global trend by 2015. […]
Read moreShibori : A Tale Of Tie and Dye
- 27/11/2021
- Vliving
The Cultural Ties Of Shibori Despite being inspired by the Japanese word ‘Shiboru’ which means to squeeze or press, there is much cultural debate regarding the true origin of Shibori technique of dyeing. This is a method which entails shape resistant dyeing of a fabric where some parts of the fabric are restrained, keeping the […]
Read moreIntroducing Hungarian Charm Into Your Home
- 13/09/2021
- Vliving
The ethnographic tale of Matyo First created in the 1800s, Matyo is rather modern compared to other crafts known to have originated in Europe. Yet, it is one of the world’s most culturally relevant art forms to have defined the legacy of its people, so much so that it is on UNESCO’s list of humanity’s […]
Read moreThe Ikats: a tale of this mighty weave
- 17/06/2021
- Vliving
Uzbekistan Ikat Fabric-lovers across the globe are not strangers when it comes to ikat. While the origins of this textile remain a mystery, today it is found across the globe with its own distinct characteristics. Ikat got its name from the resist dye technique used to make its patterns; if you look closely, it often […]
Read moreThe William Morris Collection: bringing art to your home space
- 15/05/2021
- Vliving
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”William Morris A 19th century iconic artist, William Morris was a man of many talents. Among Britain’s most prolific designers, Morris dabbled in various forms […]
Read moreFrayed Fabric Reimagined: The Story of Kantha
- 21/02/2019
- Vaishali
A reflection of joy, sorrows, and aspirations, a story of successes and failures, a tale written while escaping everyday life; that is the origin story of Kantha. A tradition that saw its birth over 500 centuries ago, Kantha began as community home craft when women would come together in their free time to chat while […]
Read more