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Get ready for Collection Fifteen! The most beautiful selection of neutrals and navy tones in linens and silks. All these...
31/07/2022

Get ready for Collection Fifteen! The most beautiful selection of neutrals and navy tones in linens and silks. All these were very well cared after in their previous lives and are now ready to enjoy their new one with you 🌾.

⏰ Set your reminders for this Thursday at 6 pm (London time).

See you soon! 🌿

Are you worried about where to find cushion fillings for your new cushion covers? Worried that they might not fit? I got...
25/07/2022

Are you worried about where to find cushion fillings for your new cushion covers? Worried that they might not fit? I got you the perfect Zero-Waste solution for you!

The lovely Hannah, owner of Slow-Fashion brand donated us fabric scraps and off cuts from her made-to-order creations!

These scraps work perfectly as fillings for your new cushion covers, and you don't have to be worried about getting the right size!

To get your cushion covers AND this Zero-Waste fillings simply go to the link in my Bio, add them to your cart before checkout, and you'll get your cushions with filling right to your door!

🌱 Striped ecru cotton cushion cover woven in pedal loom 🌾Minimalist cushion cover with striped design. The neutral desig...
24/07/2022

🌱 Striped ecru cotton cushion cover woven in pedal loom 🌾

Minimalist cushion cover with striped design. The neutral design allows this cushion to fit easily in most rooms and balancing the decoration. The craftsmanship portrays a sense of rooting and balance. To achieve the neutral tones of the final design, the cotton was not dyed but left with its natural tone. The closure on the back is a hidden zipper.

WHO MADE MY CUSHION COVER?
This cushion cover was made by Jesus or one of his family members working at their shop very close to the beaches of Huatulco in Oaxaca, Mexico. They take 1 day to make the whole woven cloth in the pedal loom, and take 1 more day to cut the cushions, sew and add finishing details like zippers.

👉🏻 SWIPE right to see the final patterns woven line by line shaped with the different colour yarns. Isn't it gorgeous? T...
22/07/2022

👉🏻 SWIPE right to see the final patterns woven line by line shaped with the different colour yarns. Isn't it gorgeous?

The 8 cushion covers I sourced for you were made in machines like this one: a pedal loom.

These machines have foot pedals 🦶🏻 used for weaving wool, cotton, and silk fabrics, and could become anything: clothes 👕, table runners, rugs, or your cushion covers!

With these, the weavers run line by line making all kinds of shapes and designs that could be created with several yarn 🧶 colours.

Now with the yarns in different colours, they can start weaving cloths in the pedal loom shaping their designs line by line.

😯 What an amazing technique right?

SOLD 🍯Woven yellow cotton cushion cover with loops and tassels🌻Cushion cover in deep yellow colour with small loops on s...
21/07/2022

SOLD 🍯Woven yellow cotton cushion cover with loops and tassels🌻

Cushion cover in deep yellow colour with small loops on striped design. It has tassels in its 4 corners and a zipper closure on the back. The artisan explored more innovative designs for these cushion covers, to adapt to the modern market. The colour is a deep earthy yellow that reminds me of the Mexican sunflower or the yellow walls of Mexican haciendas from the Spanish colonization.

This cushion would give a subtle pop of colour to your living room, your bed, or armchair. This piece celebrates the Traditional Technique used by the artisan.

WHO MADE MY CUSHION COVER?
This was made by an artisan from Mitla, Oaxaca, the pre-hispanic Zapotec ceremonial city. This artisan joined with a few others to sell their handcrafted products in a shop close to the beaches of Huatulco, Oaxaca. He rarely attends the shop and only sends his products because he stays in Mitla taking care of his children alongside his wife.

Here are all the details about my sourcing process for the Artisan-made Collection in Oaxaca, the obstacles and achievem...
20/07/2022

Here are all the details about my sourcing process for the Artisan-made Collection in Oaxaca, the obstacles and achievements I had.
There's still a lot to learn and improvements to make, but I am very proud so far for the success in reaching the right places to source with a better understanding of the people on the supply chain behind the cushion covers!

I hope this transparency gives you a better understanding of the values and work behind the process!

If you have any concerns or questions please DM me! 💕

These are your cushion covers, before all the skilled work of the artisans! Do you want to know the process? Read below ...
19/07/2022

These are your cushion covers, before all the skilled work of the artisans! Do you want to know the process? Read below 👇🏻

1. The artisans take the raw material which in this case, is the wool from sheep, and prepare the wool passing it between the 2 brushes you see in the basket.

2. Then spinning it to create the yarn 🧵.

3. The yarns are then naturally dyed with different elements found in their surroundings depending on the colour they want to achieve.

For example, they use walnut 🌰 for brown, indigo plant🌱 for blue, pomegranate for orange, Mexican marigold 🌼 for yellow, or cochineal insects 🐜 for that deep red colour which was also used for the coats of British soldiers 🇬🇧!

Then comes the pedal loom… to find out about the next steps keep your eyes peeled 👀 and turn on your notifications for my posts and stories in the 🔔 ↗️!

🍇Woven wine cotton cushion cover with loops and tassels🌿Cushion cover in wine colour with small loops on striped design....
18/07/2022

🍇Woven wine cotton cushion cover with loops and tassels🌿

Cushion cover in wine colour with small loops on striped design. It has tassels in its 4 corners and a zipper closure on the back. The artisan explored more innovative designs for these cushion covers, to adapt to the modern market. The colour is very elegant, so it will be a graceful addition to your living room, your bed or armchair. This piece celebrates the Traditional Technique used by the artisan.

WHO MADE MY CUSHION COVER?
This was made by an artisan from Mitla, Oaxaca, the pre-hispanic Zapotec ceremonial city. This artisan joined with a few others to sell their handcrafted products in a shop close to the beaches of Huatulco, Oaxaca. He rarely attends the shop and only sends his products because he stays in Mitla taking care of his children alongside his wife.

💔 SOLD

🍷 Wine cushion cover with traditional design woven with pure cotton in pedal loom 🌹The pattern design that is woven in t...
17/07/2022

🍷 Wine cushion cover with traditional design woven with pure cotton in pedal loom 🌹

The pattern design that is woven in this cushion cover is a Traditional Design influenced by Zapotec iconography.

It has tassels in its 4 corners modernizing the design, and a zipper closure on the back. The finish in the cushion is very high quality. It is a dark wine tone with details in natural color.

I chose this color because it provides elegance and brings attention to the piece with such grace that it applauds the Traditional Design and its beautiful craftsmanship. This piece celebrates the Traditional Technique of the pedal loom used by the artisan.

WHO MADE MY CUSHION COVER?
This was made by an artisan from Mitla, Oaxaca, the pre-hispanic Zapotec ceremonial city. This artisan joined with a few others to sell their handcrafted products in a shop close to the beaches of Huatulco, Oaxaca. He rarely attends the shop and only sends his products because he stays in Mitla taking care of his children alongside his wife.

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