artistic apparel

Designed by India's Isha Jain, this festive blouse features a mandarin collar and pin tucks down the front, which give it an easy fitting grace. Embellished with block prints, applied by hand and kantha, or running stitch embroidery, the colorful tunic goes everywhere with Indian style.

Warm red and orange mingle with blue, grey and charcoal in this cozy men's sweater. By Fernando Cano, the alpaca wool design features a zippered turtleneck. It is knitted of luxurious alpaca wool, long prized for its lightweight warmth.

Leafy vines sway in the gentle breeze on this beautiful, lightweight blouse from India. Intricate white chikankari embroidery adorns the upper areas of the blouse, adding a delightfully feminine appeal to the top. Neat pintuck pleats decorate the front, beneath a round neck and alongside a deep v-cut. Shalabh designs the long-sleeve white blouse with semi-sheer cotton, making it a great choice to pair with a camisole.

Bursting with life, these cotton placemats showcase the vibrant artistry of Guatemala’s San Antonio Palopo Cooperative. Handwoven with bold, colorful stripes and playful fringes, they transform any dining table into a celebration. The four matching napkins complete this festive set, bringing the authentic spirit of traditional Guatemalan craftsmanship directly to your home.

NOVICA artisan Saktut Raitawati and Threads of Life have collaborated to presented this beautiful jacket. The jacket is made from 100% rayon and woven in East Java. It is naturally dyed by Threads of Life using dye plants from indigo (Strobilanthes cusia) and a mangrove species (Ceriops tegal).

• Eco-friendly fabric dyes produced with all-natural and non-polluting methods; friendly to your skin, the artists, and the earth. Many natural dye plants also have healing properties.
• Sustainable cultivated and harvested plants, to ensure the continuation of the forests and plants that produce leaves, barks, roots, and these beautiful dye colors. These dyes are diligently, responsibly sourced; protecting the forest, livelihood, and traditional rituals of which they are an ancient part.
• Empowering women and protecting families. Generating income for local Indonesian women, farmers, and artisans. When the women can generate income at home, often the men do not have to leave to support their families by working off-island.
• Supporting indigenous communities and traditional weaving and dyeing techniques for over 1000 women on 12 islands across Indonesia.
• Contributing to research and development of new techniques using natural dyes to generate more income for all these people, in the Threads of Life dye studio.
• Treat them with respect and these clothes will be with you for many years. Natural dyes do not like harsh laundry soaps. Dry cleaning recommended, or gently hand wash with very mild PH balanced soap. Dry flat, out of the sun.

Alpaca wool is a soft and warm material that makes elegant and comfortable creations perfect for winter. Working with this high-quality textile element, artisan Cesar Cano crafts a men's sweater in a black tone, enhancing the rhombus pattern along the design. Furthermore, it comes with a crew neck and long sleeves.

A pullover sweater for men that can adapt to any occasion and time of the day is designed by Wilber Calapuja in Peru with 100% alpaca. This knit sweater features a V-neck design with geometric accents and comes in a lovely shade of blue spruce that goes well with virtually anything.

Soft threads the color of bronze are patiently hand-woven into a spacious hammock. Utilizing ancestral techniques, skilled artisans create this beautiful work and adorn its edges with long fringe, crocheted and knotted by hand. From Maya Artists of the Yucatan, its twin stretchers are carved from pinewood.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Handloomed with dedication in Guatemala, this set is a charming accessory that will always bring an elegant touch to your dinners. Crafted by Luisa Villavicencio from natural and recycled cotton, this precious creation includes four napkins: two in cordovan and two in alabaster hues. In addition, it comes with colorful napkin rings ready to add a glamorous touch to the designs.

Woven by hand in Pacific blue and fiesta red, this colorful cotton hammock invites a siesta. Maya Artists of the Yucatán create it in the same way they have for centuries, finishing the ends with strong loops for hanging.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

Please note: For best results, store indoors when not in use. Colors may bleed when wet.

Peruvian textile artist Pia Zavala mixes classic sweater elements to create a new look. This navy blue cardigan features various five different knitted textures, a shawl collar and leather-like buttons in a soft blend of alpaca. This nouvelle classic is sure to become you new favorite