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Collecting Textiles: An Eye For Detail
A long time ago I saw a photograph in a textiles book. It was taken in Balochistan, near Quetta in Pakistan. It pictured a group of girls sitting in the meadows. They were wearing the traditional Balochi costume. Colourful, detailed handwork and every dress was different, only the ground pattern was the same as can be seen in the picture above: Years later I was able to buy such a dress in Peshawar, North Pakistan, on one of my travels. The fabric was a cheap synthetic fiber. However, the embroidery was impressive, with delicate needlework in cross and flat stitch. Unfortunately, I...
Home inspiration: How to Choose & Arrange Your Kilim Pillows
Kilim cushions are one of the easiest ways to change up the look of your living room. These Fairtrade and unique pillows are inexpensive, come in different sizes and are perfect for adding a pop of color in your home decor. Especially in these times that we are spending so much time at home I wanted to write a blogpost of how you can recreate the magic of Kilim cushions in your own home. The good thing about pillows is that there are no rules, so have fun and play around with different colors and patterns. You can combine these hand woven Kilim cushions to create a granny chic look but they can...
