For the Love of Block Printing

I’m sure by now you can tell the LOVE we have for block printing. After taking a letterpress class, I gained much appreciation for each letterpress print I see. The time consuming process that goes into each intricate design is similar to the methods used in completing woodblocks for block printing. Home decor retailer, West Elm recently visited the ‘best of the best’ block printing artisans in Rajasthan and created a short film about the entire process. Check it out here.

source:West Elm and YouTube

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• Sabrina Roettgen says:
  February 9, 2011 at 8:03 pm
  

  Excellent send! I certainly concur.

• Thea Brading says:
  February 10, 2011 at 9:28 am
  

  Interesting view on matters. Keep up the good work.

• Anu@MyDreamCavas says:
  February 10, 2011 at 9:34 am
  

  This is fascinating. I jus added your link to my blog:-)

• ST says:
  February 11, 2011 at 2:03 pm
  

  Thanks, Anu. Will do the same.

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GiGi’s Online Vintage Boutique

Hi everyone, it’s Richa from MalaHandmade! Today’s post starts with fashion wisdom from Heidi Klum: one day you’re in, the next day you’re out. But I’ll add that what’s out is destined to be trendy again — like vintage clothing. I loved (and still do!) raiding my mom’s closet for anything she would let me get my hands on. While fashion is always recycling past trends, for me there’s no substitute for authentic pieces from the past. Not only have some methods of garment construction been rendered obsolete, but the colors, prints, and even wear-and-tear of real pieces from the past are irreplaceable.

That’s where Gurmeet Grewal comes in. Her online vintage clothing boutique, GiGi Vintage, launched this year and offers a variety of clothes, accessories, and shoes from the 1920′s to 1990′s. Every item is unique and handpicked during trips around the world. While I’m still in denial that the 90′s is considered vintage, Gigi Vintage is well-curated for current trends. If you love the broad shoulders that have trickled down from Balenciaga to Rihanna and now retail worldwide, many of her dresses hit the mark. And after seasons of denying the romper trend, the raindrops print playsuit is adorable. Grewal makes a good argument for vintage pieces as sustainable fashion: wearing and buying vintage often captures catwalk trends at a fraction of the cost – with the bonus of being the real thing.

Sign up for GiGi’s newsletter and get 15% off your first order!

source: GiGi Vintage

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• Build Shed says:
  January 8, 2011 at 8:35 pm
  

  I really enjoyed the resources shared on this blog. God bless.

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Dia Living’s Handcrafted Design

Launched in 2009, Dia Living was started by Sumeera and Nadia after visiting small local communities throughout the world from Pakistan, India, UK, Morocco, Peru and Mexico. Their upbringing combined with their love of travel allowed Sumeera and Nadia to naturally attain a keen eye for luxurious textiles. Their father opened two of Pakistan’s first garment factories and exported hand-printed line of textiles. And their grandmother taught traditional crafts and fabric dying techniques to underprivileged women. They say history repeats itself. These two women did just that…acted upon their father’s experience and grandmother’s wisdom. Dia’s collection brilliantly combines influences from many styles and vintage techniques. You will find bedding, throws, wraps, pillows, scarves, towels, linens, silk, and rugs.

All of Dia products can be found on their online (only) shop.  The site also shows snippets of talented artisans behind these handcrafted products from Morocco and Peru.

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• Sanaa says:
  June 3, 2010 at 8:10 pm
  

  love the pillows! they have such a nautical feel to them…

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Anthropologie Goes To India!

You know my love for Anthropologie, my ultimate favorite source for both clothes and home accessories. Well, their May catalogue arrived in my mailbox and I just about dropped all the other mail. This one is going to stay close to my heart. Anthrolpologie traveled to India for their latest photo shoot – yes, INDIA! The background imagery matched with flowing material and colors are just stunning. The online version of their Indian inspired theme features some classical soothing music and a well done slide show of pictures from India. I don’t have favorites from this collection because EVERYTHING is a BollyInstyle must. It’s so fresh, so crafty, and so modern. Get ready for some MAJOR inspiration…

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Skeem Candles

Twosome Geoff Weiser and Suji Meswani launched Skeem brand in 2004 after putting their hearts into researching and concocting the perfect wax combination. Color and long-lasting scents were inspired by their annual trips to India, Costa Rica, and Thailand. Inspired by exotic places, yet made in the US of A… love it! The cool thing is after the soy-paraffin candles burn down, the silk-screened glasses can be reused as drinking glasses – perfect for serving cocktails! Some of the containers can also be re-used for bathroom or office accessories. Skeem has also added a line of vintage styled tees.  Can’t wait to light the Tea Leaf pillar candle from the Filigree collection.

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