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Spring, the time for a fresh start; time to clean my home. I got rid of all the dust, took care of the forgotten dark corners and put away all the heavy colors around the house. I stored my winter curtains and thick woolen floor rugs. It’s spring and we want to enjoy life.Spring is also the time for fresh vivid colors, light cotton curtains, newly painted walls.  After the cleaning up, I decorated my interior with fresh new items. I love our new kilim baskets for our plants. Talk about brightening up the place, they’re a real eye catcher. Aside...

Finally, snow! Grab your warm coat, hat and mittens.. and don't forget your scarf! Because to appreciate the beauty of a snowflake you will have to beat the cold. So why not be fashionable AND comfortable with your warm cashmere woolen scarf? It will protect you against the chilly winds and will stand out against nature's white backdrop. Our scarves are made in Cashmere and the Cashmery people know like no other how a hash winter can feel. They believe their wool is their best protection. It is warm, yet breathable and will not absorb water (or snow) easily. All designs are...

The new normal might have you feeling a bit isolated from friends and family. The holiday season is the perfect timing to show your appreciation and love. Shirdak provides you with uniquely original products that is handmade. All available online www.shirdakshop.com. It is never too early to start holiday shopping and help avoid Christmas delivery problems. Gift Guide: How about colorful felted slippers for the whole family? Because everyone has their own style we have different shapes, colors and a variation of sizes, ranging from 35 to 47. For your fashionable family members, we have a limited collection of 100% woolen...

Hand made textiles from the province Guizhou For years I collected Miao textiles. This Chinese minority migrated from Mongolia to the province Guizhou in South China within the last 2000 years. The Miao people are experts in embroidered textiles. The huge diversity in textile techniques is famous all over the world. One story about why the Miao textiles are of such a high standard is because they do not have a written language. Supposedly  their alphabet is embroidery on textiles. Everything they want to communicate, they share through embroidery. It is not always easy to recognise the Miao textiles because of the huge variety. Of the 113...

Yes? Then read this blog.  Color is emotion. We call blue a cold color. It is a color of ratio and intelligence. We associate blue with peace and tranquility. We see blue as a color of trust and clear communication. Blue in textiles is often used in uniforms because it gives the appearance of stability, balance and efficiency. The association with power and status makes it so that a lot of businessmen, and women, are wearing blue. Combinations of blue and green in interiors show sympathy and kindness. It's also said that interiors that incorporate blue tones make you more productive.   For...