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My favourite collection: Pillows

My favourite collection: Pillows

I think that my favourite collection must be my hand made pillows. They are all so beautiful and colourful.  

Did you know that they are all made from exclusive hand embroidered and hand woven fabrics?

7 years ago I moved with my family to Mexico and there I got to know the amazing colourful textiles Mexico has to offer. I immediately knew I wanted to do something with them. I started out making pillows. From there it took its own way and now I am making lamps, runners, stools, poufs and other home decor items, but it all started with the...


Mexico and Philippine connection.

Mexico and Philippine connection.

Trough my travels I encounter many interesting cultures with beautiful artisan objects and textiles. This time I found an amazing connection between two of my favourite countries: Mexico and the Philippines.

250 years ago, during the Spanish colonization there was a lively trade between The Philippines and Acapulco, Mexico. (Galleon trade 1565-1815)

This is interesting, because you can really see the similarity in the textiles found ;in both countries.

The tick and durable Iloco canvas became sails for the ships and among many exchanges, Abel Iloco blankets were a popular trade item. These blankets and sails had traditional...


Dutch Heritage

Dutch Heritage

The items in this collection are very dear to me. They are made from traditional and vintage fabrics that are used to make the traditional Dutch costume from the village I am from. Back in the day most of the woman in my Village, called Volendam, wore the traditional clothing. As in many cultures, there is a whole system and every piece of clothing has a special name and meaning.

The fabric I use now has been used to make the daily skirt for the women and is called a 'Bontje'. The white, blue and red striped...


My new Collection: Vintage Kilim.

My new Collection: Vintage Kilim.

I would like to introduce my new Collection: 

Recently I travelled to Morocco, where I found some amazing treasures. 

In Marrakech I bought these beautiful vintage Kilim fabrics and poufs. I immediately fell in love with the colourful, vintage look of these items. My creative site got triggered and I loaded up on fabrics, carpets and poufs. From the vintage fabric I made pillows in different sizes. They are cool, boho and very decorative. They will fit any style.

The poufs are amazing. They are made from vintage kilim tapestries and you can fill...


Chamula wool tunic

Chamula wool tunic

Maya threads: A woven history of Chiapas: For most Chamulan men, the everyday white wool tunic has become a formal garment set aside for officials, like the volunteer policemen (mayols). The tunic is a required uniform worn in the daily line of duty.
 
All chamulan religious officials wear a long black wool tunic. The red velvet band circling the neck ends in a dramatic cross in the back.
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