GoodReads continued

Just started reading this. Riveting! 

Indian Vintage Fashion

Stumbled across these amazing vintage pictures of Indian women from 1880s-1910s here. The website, called Old Indian Photos, is full of images of ....surprise surprise...snake charmers, beggars, hungry children, women worshiping cows. Basically, the endlessly repeated, stereotypical image of Indians by Western Photographers.  I did however, find some really lovely pictures of what women wore- elegant saris gracefully draped in a variety of styles. 

c 1888, Bombay Presidency- Love the narrow trousers and draped sari look

Hand coloured postcard c 1910

c 1870s

Date unknown- beautiful checks and stripes

Date unknown - another hand colourerd postcard.

GoodReads

Just finished reading these charming books about Mma Precious Ramotswe and her detective agency in Botswana. Perfect stress busters! Looking forward to the next in the series.

PS...I found myself dreaming of taking a holiday in Botswana. Especially after I saw  Vogue's little feature on Eagle Island Camp on Xaxaba Island. Sigh..

Featured in Elle Decoration UK

My grey and ochre SCRIBBLES quilt has been featured in Elle Decoration's (UK) December issue. Thrilled! 

More Berlin

How can any trip to Berlin be complete without a visit to the Bauhaus archive? Design heaven. 

 Inside the Chapel of Reconcialiation

The infamous No Man's Land

 Finally relaxed at a park

Flohmarket finds

Found this beautiful vintage picture of a mother and daughter at a Berlin floh-market. It tugged at my heart.

Berlin

 AK and I spent a lovely weekend at Berlin in the summer, just walking, discovering hidden streets, small boutiues, museums and flohmarkets. I stumbled upon this lovely blog as I searched for design shops in Berlin -PRÊT À VOYAGER .Thanks so much for the fantastic tips! My favourite was the Lomography store. And of course R.S.V.P the cute stationery store.







For international books and magazines on design and architecture, head to ISSUE Berlin.

You can stamp 'diamond' on your ring finger. How cool is that!

 

 The fun and laid back outdoor display at KWIKSHOP, a lovely sports equip shop.

 Chapel of Reconciliation- so moving

The delightful Marimekko store- happy colours and patterns.

 

Loved the display at R.S.V.P

 The surprise gift packaging at RSVP. I couldnt resist one.

Textile interventions galore- This electric blue macramé chandelier outside a boutique looked stunning.

Dont you love these crocheted fruits? They made me smile.

Loved the prints wall

Exhibition at Gallery Nine, Bath

I love Gallery Nine, an eclectic, treasure trove of a place in Bath. Set in a beautiful Georgian Street, just off the Royal Crescent, it is a beautifully curated little space, showcasing pantings, prints, pottery and of course textiles. I will be exhibiting my silk and cashmere scarves and other fun accessories along with 8 other artists and designers at the Christmas Exhibition.


Do go and treat yourself and your home with beautiful handmade treasures.


The exhibition is on from 12Nov- 24 Dec 2011 at 


9B Margarets Buildings
Bath BA7 2LP

Silver| Textiles- my joint show at Craft Central

Hi folks. sorry for not posting in a long time. It's been so busy after Origin! I'm showing my scarves and silk jewellery at Craft Central's Corner Shop with my uber talented jeweller friend Melissa Hunt from 8 Nov-13 Nov at Craft Central. There's wine and nibbles on Tues 8 Nov, 6-9 pm. Do come along and buy beautiful handmade Christmas presents!

Venue
21 Clerkenwell Green, City of London EC1R 0DX
Click here for the map.


Dates
8-13 Nov, 2011


Opening Times
8-12 Nov 2011 | 10 am - 7 pm
13 Nove 2011 | 11 am - 5 pm


Tube
 Farringdon. 

Kicking off London Design Festival 2011 with two shows

So my two shows which are part of the  London Design Festival are just around the corner. 


SHOW 1
Come and find one-off pieces including cushions and throws for your home at bargain prices at One Day Sale this Monday 19 September 2011 at Craft Central. 

Craft Central
33-35 St.John’s Square
London EC1M 4DS
12 - 7 pm
Nearest Tube -Farringdon


SHOW 2
I will be launching my new collection of quilts and scarves based on maps and text at Origin from 22 to 28th September.  As you know, Origin is the Crafts Council's annual showcase of original contemporary craft, bringing together 200 of the most innovative UK and international makers as selected by a panel of leading experts.  It offers a rare chance to buy unique objects and meet the makers face to face. Come see me at


Stand D40
Origin
Old Spitalfields Market
London E1 6EW
Nearest Tube- Aldgate East, Liverpool St Station


It's manic in the studio now, as you can imagine. Lots of late nights, lots of coffees, lots of cakes and lots of Radio 4.  We are really excited about the shows and meeting you all.  Looking forward to it!

Come and say hello at Origin | STAND D40

Hi All,


As you know, Origin, one of UK's most respected contemporary craft shows is opening on 22nd Sept, in about 10 days. I am delighted to be exhibiting there once again. Please come and see my new collection of graphic handmade quilts and scarves in exciting bold colours at

Stand D40
Origin
Old Spitalfields Market
London E1 6EW
22-28 Sept 2011


Would love to see you there. 

Behind the scenes at my studio

I am developing a new range of textile jewellery and will be launching it at Origin in September. My jeweller friend Melissa Hunt has been helping me a lot with the technical bits.  (You can view Melissa's lovely work here) Do come and see more fun accessories in sterling silver and silk in bold colours at Origin from 22-28 September 2011. I will be at Stand D40. Click here to find out how to get to Origin.    

   

Here's a sneak peek at what's been happening at the studio.

                                      

Melissa and I discussing details of Silver Textiles- our joint exhibition in November at London.

More on that in my next post!

 discussing cuff-link joineries over tea and cake. 

My freshly minted Cuff-Links

This lovely shirtdress is courtesy my friend Tomoko Yamanaka, a talented Knitwear Fashion Designer. The ochre silk cuff links look great on the sleeves, dont they? Come and buy them at Origin!

Yohji Yamamoto at the V&A

I went to the V&A late on Friday night a couple of weeks ago to see the recently concluded Yohji Yamamoto show. It was brilliant! Shame they didnt allow any pictures of the exhibition to be taken. You can read more about the exhibition and see images here. 

 

The amazing glass sculpture at the V&A atrium.

Clearly, friday nights at the V&A are fun. 

 The newly refurbished  Medieval & Renaissance Galleries- I admired the view while waiting to buy tickets to the show.

 The V&A shop window, dressed in Yamamoto

 Yamamoto garments were installed at various points in the museum 

 I enjoyed the contrast -historical and contemporary