tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85170332304426423772024-03-14T08:25:43.291+00:00Wandering ThreadsBlogging inspirations and interpretations of ethnic style, tribal fashions and traditional culture on high fashion, seasonal trends, editorials, designers, interiors and all other forms of design around the globe.Samantha Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650272542082990417noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517033230442642377.post-69257874492720121012013-04-17T23:10:00.001+01:002013-04-17T23:38:11.677+01:00[ SPRING BRIGHTS ] Pretty Prints by Mitandio<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.mitandio.com/"><b>1.</b> Natraaj, $160 <b>2.</b> Splatter, $160 <b>3.</b> Pop Lakshmi </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It seems Spring has (finally!) reached British shores once more, and with a little sun comes a desire to shed those dreary winter shades and embrace those Spring brights. So, on an unusually sunny afternoon, what better to have stumbled upon than a plethora of eye-poppingly scintillating</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> scarves? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Created by designer <span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">Jas Sandhu and business partner Rukmani Singh, the label, aptly named <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.mitandio.com/">Mitandio</a></b></span> which literally translates as 'scarves' in Swahili focuses on the scarf as a "simple accessory that has the sublime ability of beautifying the simplest of looks" - a theory I whole heartedly support as a, perhaps overly avid scarf wearer. </span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">With their collection of unique prints </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">in a </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">spectrum of </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">kaleidoscopic colours, this is one label that's definitely nailed their target. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Having studied at Delhi's prestigious <span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">National Institute of Fashion and Technology (NIFT). and worked as a Stylist for <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">ELLE Decor</a>, it comes as no surprise that Jas's eye for design has lead to a line of sell-out styles. I, for one, am obsessing over their</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> contemporary injection of ethnic inspiration; a style which comes as a result of Jas's unconventional upbringing spent shuffling between Punjab and the Tanzanian Serengeti. Fusing their love of travel and of the endless </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">idiosyncrasies of varying cultures, Jas and Rukmani </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">endeavour to </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">inject each design with "its own story and history, springing from mythology to political issues to human values to nature, serving as an inspiration to different spans of life." Now that's an accessory to boast about. </span></div>
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Wandering Threadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711763784611718618noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517033230442642377.post-10286736025206863152012-09-14T12:44:00.002+01:002013-04-15T21:00:44.490+01:00[ ALOHA SS13! ] Mara Hoffman: Polynesia-Fever SS2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It probably won't come as much of a surprise that I'm a little overly obsessed with <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.marahoffman.com/">Mara Hoffman</a></span>, after all she embodies pretty much every aspect of design I love - ethnic inspirations, eye-popping colour, youthful shapes and easy wearing fabrics. Each season I wait with little bubbles of excitement brewing in anticipation of the next collection - which culture will the inspiration come from, how will she interpret the use of pattern and design? I may sound like a cross between an obsessive stalker and a ethnic design geek but, come on, when you find a designer, artist or general creative that embodies everything you like about design, you can't help but get a little obsessed. Right...?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marahoffman.com/collections">Mara Hoffman's Spring/Summer 13 collection</a>, which has just hit stores worldwide, is inspired by the sunny styles of the <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Polynesians</span>. Complete with signature bold, <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">tribalesque</span> prints in a medley of both soft pastels and bold brights set against dark backdrops of black or navy, the collection sees the usual maxi print dresses, cute cut-out mini's, billowing chiffon gowns and of course those best-selling bralet and high waist pant combo bikinis. And </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">i</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">n true Mara tradition, back at the NY </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">runway show in September, she</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> kept the tribal theme going strong by sending her models down the runway donning palm headpieces and leaf-like wrist cuffs (which I have yet to figure out how to get hold of).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Equally as obsessed? Here's a few pieces you can shop online....right now!</span><br />
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Wandering Threadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711763784611718618noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5081289 -0.12800551.350006900000004 -0.443862 51.6662509 0.187852tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517033230442642377.post-77198021605036032112012-09-12T12:08:00.000+01:002012-12-18T22:25:12.154+00:00[ TRENDING TAPESTRY ] Harper's Bazaar USA October 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hugely popular this season, the </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">tapestry </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">aesthetic has graced runways and high streets alike, and when I stumbled across this richly ornate and luxuriantly feminine shoot by Photographer </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Richard Burbridge</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and Stylist</span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"> </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">ony Irvine for <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Harper's US</span></a>A </span>my fingers began twitching, and alas to Wandering Threads it came.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of this seasons best use of the trend (and one of my lifelong designer lustings) is </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.dolcegabbana.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Dolce & Gabban</span></a>a</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">, whose AW12 collection was positively bursting with </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">baroque</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> decadence. Synonymous with luxe fabrics and exquisite detailing, unsurprisingly </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the label is leading the trend with its </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">rose motif body-con dresses and embroidered tapestry effect peplum corset tops, while others such as <span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.balmain.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Balmai</span></a>n</span> </span>take brocade </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">embellishment to a baroque extreme with </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">gold threaded embroidery edged with thousands of light-catching pearls and crystals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of all the seasons to <u><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/2012/06/around-world-and-back-again-homecoming.html"><span style="color: #444444;">stop travelling</span></a></u> and dedicate those extra funds to sprucing up a long-forlorn winter wardrobe, I couldn't have picked a time more apt!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm in love with all things tapestry. Perhaps it's that vintage (and at times rather kitsch) appeal) that sends my mind tumbling into visions of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">17th century</span> court ladies surrounded by </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Caravaggio</span> paintings</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, just delicately stitching away...Whatever century it sends your mind to, the true beginnings of </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">needlepoint tapestry</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> (or tapestry embroidery as it's more accurately referred) actually stem back to Hellenistic times. However, we associate them (rightly so) with the baroque period due to it's rising popularity as a </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">domestic craft</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> during the 16th & 17th centuries. Apparently some rather famous figures were keen hobbyists, with Mary Queen of Scots (she had a lot of time on her hands...), Marie Antoinette and Queen Elizabeth I all being listed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As always, a little history lesson for thread fans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, be it fashion, art or craft, for me tapestry will always signify a heritage fabric that exudes that wonderful sense of nostalgic <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">craftsmanship</span>, of cherished <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">artistry </span>and of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">time-honoured tradition</span>. </span><br />
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Wandering Threadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711763784611718618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517033230442642377.post-16016054185112666512012-09-10T10:54:00.000+01:002012-09-14T11:13:34.718+01:00[ TOMMY TON DOES NYFW, AGAIN ] SS'13 Street Style at NYFW<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wandering Threadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711763784611718618noreply@blogger.com2London, UK51.5081289 -0.12800551.350006900000004 -0.443862 51.6662509 0.187852tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517033230442642377.post-66240044570437285782012-09-03T13:14:00.000+01:002012-09-07T13:44:52.118+01:00[ FABULOUS FINDS ] Hand Painted Ethnic Home Decor from Fabulloso!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you've been following Wandering Threads on <a href="https://twitter.com/WanderingThread">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WanderingThreads">Facebook</a>, you've probably already read me rave about <span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Delhi</span></span> based digital bazaar, <a href="http://www.fabulloso.com/"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fabulloso</span></span></a>. With a self-proclaimed selection of beautiful, whimsical, witty and quirky designer products, ranging from clothing, shoes and accessories to home decor and furniture, you're at risk of getting well and truly lost as your eyes wander this digital market space. I, for one, am head over heels with those ornately pretty, <span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">hand-painted teapots</span></span> and totally obsessed with that beautifully unique <span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">antique Iron</span></span> (swoon!). And as I'm currently in the process of flat hunting, I can't think of a better way to envision my future living space than with Indian inspired, patterned home decor resting on my virtual shelves. Which ones your favourite? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It saddens me that may days of perpetual summer are, for the meantime, over. I've been back from my <span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Slovenia">Slovenian sojourn</a></span> for but a week and the shops are already full of darker tones and chunky knits. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've not seen a proper English winter for over a year since I've been wandering the globe, sunning myself in the likes of <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/India">India</a></span>, <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Laos">Laos</a></span></span>, <span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Malaysia">Malaysia</a></span>....the list goes on, and as you may have guessed, I am somewhat reluctant to embrace the cold. That and the fact that I think I may have actually forgotten how to dress for Autumn/Winter. Nevertheless I find solace in the idea that even though the days may be shorter and the nights colder, there will always be inspiration from afar to send my mind spiralling back into my days of wandering. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thus, in true cross-season spirit, I spent ages trawling the web for recent editorials that don't leave me thinking that summer's actually, official over and I found this very on trend Geisha inspired shoot by </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Sebastian Mader</span><span style="color: #222222;"> for </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vogue.ru/">Vogue Russia</a></span><span style="color: #222222;">, August (because we still have one day left...).</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Covering almost all of AW 2012's biggest trends from p<u>rint on print</u> and <u>convex curves</u> to <u>gothic grunge</u> and my favourite, <u>brocade</u>, stylist </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Natasha Royt</span> </span><span style="color: #222222;">rocks the </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Geisha </span><span style="color: #222222;">vibe with an </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">accessory rich </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 15px; text-align: center;">oriental opulence meets </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 15px; text-align: center;">all-Russian ritz. </span><br />
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I feel asleep in the car and I awoke to the sight of the towering walled village of <span style="font-size: large;">Štanjel</span>. Groggily stumbling up the hill, my mood started to brighten as the beauty of this place started to resonate with me. Narrow sloping streets lined with terraced stone houses featuring dilapidated windows of long vacated homes, creeping with vines, wild flowers and crumbling paint work. Almost completely deserted, this is is one of those jem's you just don't read about in a guidebook. Aptly referred to as the 'jewel of the Karst region', Štanjel was originally settled in Roman times and later fortified to defend against the Ottoman raids. A few centuries later along came the <span style="font-size: large;">Counts von Cobenzl </span>who built the adjacent castle, followed again by Italian habitation in the 1920's when local architect <span style="font-size: large;">Max Fabiani</span> was commissioned to create a garden on the outskirts of <span style="font-size: large;">Enrico Ferrari</span>'s elegant villa. If you're heading on down to the coast, make sure you stop off in this pretty little town. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It seems the end is night for our Slovenian mini-guide, but last but not least, in at no.10 is the salty pans of <span style="font-size: large;">Se<span class="s1">č</span>ovlje</span>. Sounds rather boring, yes, but I bet you don't know how salt is made? Huh? Didn't think so. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Laying on an expanse of brackish land on Slovenia's (very short) coastline, just a ten minute drive from </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-size: large;">Portorož</span></span>, the area has now been cornered off as a nature park. It's </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">tranquil yet somewhat eerily barren panorama holds numerous deserted, crumbling stone houses, randomly dotted across the pancake-flat landscape, bar one little house in which a man waits to guide you through the <span style="font-size: large;">Muzej Solinarstva</span>. The </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kpss.si/si/o-parku/obmocja/fontaniggie/muzej-solinarstva">Museum of Salt-Making</a> (</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">regarded by the government as a cultural monument of national importance, don't you know) pays tribute to a time when the area and activity of salt production was one of the most </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">lucrative money-makers in Europe. S</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">o not only will a visit promise you beautiful vistas and reflective photographic delights (cut late afternoon sun and shadows on the water), </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">you'll also learn something about that essential, everyday cooking ingredient. Just a shame its such a long walk from the car...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As always, post your comments, questions and suggestions below! And for more <span style="font-size: large;">Wandering Places</span>, click </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Wandering%20Places">here</a></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">So it's finally arrived, 'the </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Slovenian</span><span style="color: #444444;"> post' you've all been waiting for (hopefully), and it comes shaped as </span><i><span style="color: orange;">The Top 5 Things to do in Slovenia </span><span style="color: #444444;">(according to Wandering Threads)</span></i><span style="color: #444444;">. WARNING: this is going to be a long one so I've split it into 2 parts. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now before we go any further let me warn those of you who prefer to 'people watch' from </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">quaint</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> little cafes and sunbathe your holidays away (I.do.not.blame.you), Slovenia is not a country where you can't say "No. No thanks, not for me." Uh-uh. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What better way to ease yourself into your Slovenian sojourn than to flex those legs on a stroll around one of Europe's most picturesque, pint-sized cities. Yes it's the capital, but you won't find traffic jams and honking horns here. In fact, <span style="font-size: large;">Ljubljana</span> is so laid back that the only thing you have to listen for is the chiming of bicycle bells from behind you as you stop to take your 100th photo of the day. If you're feeling fit, take a walk up the hill to <span style="font-size: large;">Ljubljana Castle</span> and watch the sun set over the terracotta rooftops of the <span style="font-size: large;">Old Town</span>. And if you're visiting in summertime you can even watch a movie, al fresco, under the stars, in the scenic setting of the castle courtyard (Click <a href="http://www.kinodvor.org/kinodruzenja-in-festivali/film-pod-zvezdami/">here</a> for details)!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ahh <span style="font-size: large;">Lake Bled</span>. A tranquil alpine oasis of <span style="line-height: 16px;">emerald-green, bordered by pine covered mountains, towered over by <span style="font-size: large;">Bled Castle</span> and home to the infamous <span style="font-size: large;">Bled Island church</span>. This is the definition of picture-postcard beauty, if it's not raining that is. Time to get active (whilst still easing into things...), strip down, and dive into that crystal clear pool. Don't worry its not totally freezing, best if you just let you boyfriend push you in, in an almost voluntarily manner. I wasn't so lucky, and I wasn't so warm either. If you're not into swimming (but like I said, you shouldn't be saying NO!), take a boat out onto the lake, give those arm muscles a work out, and row over to the island for a better view of those beautiful surroundings. NB: yes you will be visiting those peaks in the background later, and I don't just </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">mean</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"> by car...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yes, you saw it coming, the mother of all </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">exertions, the polar opposite of 'desirable holiday activities' (well, for me anyway): it's the <span style="font-size: large;">mountain trek</span>. I literally could not think of something I want to do less on a two week holiday in the sun, but nevertheless I always seem to find myself on top of one. No joke. Last year, before you could say 'tallest mountain range in the world' I was 3200m</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> up in the Himalayas on a three day trek, three months later I was trekking up a mountain in <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Laos">Laos</a> and now, once again I find myself on top of another bloody mountain. Why this keeps happening to me I'm not sure, I don't even like trekking! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Needless to say, my superhuman Slovenian friends do this regularly for fun. Apparently <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Peca (2125m)</span>, as pictured here, is 'like a walk in the park' to most Slovenians, and so, it seems, is climbing the sheer face of said mountain without a safety harness (cue a lifetime of British safety standards). Matt (red t-shirt above), who climbed </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">Triglav</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> (2864m)</span>, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">Slovenia's tallest mountain</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> when he was just 7 years old, somewhat under exaggerated our climb, referring to it as a 'half day trek'. Yeh, right. Anyway, enough of the moaning, just go and climb a mountain. If I can do it, so can you. I have to say the views were pretty awesome and the the exercise definitely burned off some of the 60,000 calories Matt's grandmother forced upon us the night before. Which brings me to no.5...</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;">Whether it's at a traditional restaurant like <i><a href="http://www.apartmajikatrnjek.com/rupa/indexeng.html">Rupa</a></i> in Bohinju </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;">(</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;">pictured above) or some good ol' home cooking, you can't complete your trip to Slovenia without hunkering down on some good, hearty Slovenian </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;">cuisine. Expect to pile on the calories, this ain't no Sainsbury's 'Be Good To Yourself' range, and if you're a vegetarian, well, you may as well just get back on a plane home. Expect a whole lot of meat, gallons of cream, more butter than your arteries can handle and enough carbs to make a super model cry - no wonder Slovenians climb mountains! Needless to say I couldn't get enough of it (and I'm still paying for it now). I had great home cooked food thrust upon me daily in an endless menu of delights. To name but a few: </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;">ražnjiči</span> (grilled, skewered cubes of meat), </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;">čevapčiči</span> (minced beef or pork seasoned, rolled and grilled) <span style="font-size: large;">f</span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;">ilana paprika </span>with </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;">pire krompir </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">(stuffed pepper with mashed potatoes), <span style="font-size: large;">potica</span> (nut roll) and last but certainly not least, the mouthwatering </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">srnji golaž</span> (deer goulash).</span></span></div>
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Samantha Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650272542082990417noreply@blogger.com15London, UK51.5073346 -0.127683151.3492066 -0.4435401 51.6654626 0.1881739tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517033230442642377.post-84009957939576087782012-08-21T18:30:00.000+01:002012-09-06T12:28:29.457+01:00[ LAKMÈ LOWDOWN ] Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Whilst I was (reluctantly) climbing the mountains of Slovenia (pictures to come soon - promise!), this lot were happy mingling in the comfort of <span style="font-size: large;">Mumbai's </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Grand Hyatt Hotel</span>, busying themselves with chatter of the latest </span>unveilings from the <span style="background-color: white;">Winter/Festive 2012 collections. Lucky them. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Taking place twice a year since 1999, </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lakmefashionweek.co.in/">Lakmé Fashion Week</a></span> is India's most prestigious Fashion and trade event, acting as a platform for the launch of many of India's most talented designers. So that's the intro done, now for the </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Lakmé Lowdown...take a look at some of the 'best in show' according to the humble opinion of Wandering Threads:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(As above) Definitely one to watch: a</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">n unquestionable </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">mastery of print-on-print styling</span> that is </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">synonymously Indian, but what's that? It's inspired by Pac Man?! Yup, Chaudhary's inspiration went on a whirlwind ride back to the 1960's </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">American Retro Era</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, where he picked up a sunny colour palette of canary yellow, cherry red and electric blue before propelling himself 20 years into the future to play a bit of our favourite 80's childhood arcade game, then hurling himself back to the present day ready with the one and only '<span style="font-size: large;">Miss Pac-in District</span>'. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Despite the somewhat nerdy inspiration, this collection's got definite sex appeal: a predominantly lean, body snug silhouette in <span style="font-size: large;">super-modern b<span style="background-color: white;">lock vs digital print</span>-colour fusion</span>'s gave a new twist to the sari-choli combo, whilst full skirts paired with traditionally cut choli's created a look which would easily find its place on the runways of western fashion weeks. Enough photo's I need to see this in person Chaudhary! G</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">et thee to London Fashion Week! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Winner of the Grazia Young Designers Award: Best Jewellery Designer 2012, Arora's career seems to be skyrocketing to success at only 24. A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York, Arora launched her accessory line upon completing her studies in 2011 and has already held trunk shows in </span><span style="background-color: white;">Dubai, Egypt and New York. Her LFW W/F 2012 '</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">Nouveau Gypsy</span>'</span> collection saw her trademark <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;">oversized statement necklaces</span> </span>embellished with a mishmash of </span><span style="background-color: white;">mesh and chain, set with gemstones and enamel in geometric forms on beds of tassel's, while spiked chokers kicked up a 'dare to touch' <span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">rock'n'roll edge</span>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Synonymous with</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> the combo of<span style="font-size: large;"> indigenous design</span> and <span style="font-size: large;">contemporary styling</span>, Sancheti's Pinnacle brand combines </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">traditional craftsmanship</span> with a look desirable of modern day India. With a collection entitled 'Thar', this seasons look was very much a contemporary fashion take on the time-honored textiles of the Kutch region. Combining traditional techniques of <span style="font-size: large;">Shibori</span> (a </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">unique stitch resistant technique of the Nebsarai Village), </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sindhi Tanka</span> or Kutch stitch with </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">negative appliqué, herringbone, chain and buttonhole stitches in a colour palette of richly hued fuschia, sunset orange, mango, indigo and royal blue, Sancheti's seamlessly layered and </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">meticulously crafted</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ensembles made more than an impact on Indian Textile Day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello wanderers! Sorry if you've been eagerly awaiting a new post for the past few weeks, but if you're good followers you'll have read my previous announcement regarding my Slovenian sojourn. Wait but a day longer and you shall have a treasure trove of Slovenian imagery to wade through. Exciting times. In the meantime I thought we'd start the week with some good ol' <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">ethnic inspired design</span>. I came across <a href="http://www.citizensofhumanity.com/">Citizens of Humanity</a> and <a href="http://uk.7forallmankind.com/en_en/">7 For All Mankind</a> denim mogul <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Jerome Dahan</span>'s eye-popping pad in yesterdays Sunday Times Style and predictably felt the need to share it. It's like someone robbed a <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Moroccan souk</span>, time travelled back to the 1960's, got high on acid, fast forwarded back to the modern day, shook up their finds and voilà: a mish-mash explosion of texture, cultural references and colour, aka <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">contemporary ethnicity meets western pop-chic</span>. Confused? Yeh...me too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fancy having a crack at this styling your own home like this madman? Here's a few ideas to get you started. Click on the links to buy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They say that a vacation 'is having nothing to do and all day to do it in', but I'm not sure that entirely applies when you've got a 7D, a country full of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">towering castles</span>, beautiful <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Balkan coastline</span>, <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">medieval towns </span>and <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">mountains </span>worthy of the Sound of Music. If you hadn't guessed already from the title, I'm off on vacation to <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Slovenia"><span style="color: orange;">Slovenia</span></a> </span>for the next two weeks, personally guided by an expert countryman (and lady!) who I had the pleasure to meet in <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/China"><span style="color: #666666;">China</span></a> during my big Asian Adventure last year. 'Just another day in the life of Wandering Threads' I hear you sigh, well sort of. I'm stressing the term 'vacation' as I'll actually be laptop free for this one, so if you like what you see already, make sure you check back in in a couple of weeks for a Slovenian overload on Wandering Threads. </span></div>
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<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2F2SVwLMhd-GPlL4fasprI6HVde1oLYrOsiQRef1QJnextPUQWljvA-1AyuA7EI_UY4CrChvJnBr4vF3CZsGOv-sJ5RMOlky0trheVaztqWWwYubvat26JUbOv5JvzkW_qp8NT4-t7Xo/s1600/CHINAPOSTCARDSedit3.jpg" /><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In aid of <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/China"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">China</span>'</a>s current 11 gold lead at the London Olympics (still rooting for you Team GB!!), I thought we'd give them a bit of a shout out with these intricately illustrated postcards I picked up whilst visiting the tiny, highly picturesque village of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Xidi </span>(西递), <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Anhui province</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">,</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span>last October. Long time in posting, I'm well aware, but scanning gets a little difficult during a life on the road... I don't possess the ability to read Mandarin so I can't be certain which towns the artworks represent but they certainly bring to mind the charming canal town of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tongli </span><span style="color: #444444;">(<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">同里) which lies in </span>Wujiang</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> county, just outside the more well known city of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Suzhou</span> (</span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; line-height: 13px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">苏州)</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">. Which postcard is your favourite? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Want to see my own photographs from the <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Huizhou Villages</span> of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Xidi</span> and <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Hongcun</span> (</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">宏村)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">? <span style="color: #444444;">Go <u><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/samanthadavisphotography/sets/72157627891333750/">visit the Huizhou set on my Flickr page</a></u>. You can also see more images from my wanderings around <u><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/samanthadavisphotography/collections/72157627766199939/">China on Flickr by clicking here</a></u>, or more <u><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/China">posts on Wandering Threads about China by clicking here</a></u>. </span></span></div>
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</div>Wandering Threadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711763784611718618noreply@blogger.com0Winchester, Hampshire, UK51.059771 -1.31014251.019852 -1.389106 51.099689999999995 -1.2311779999999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517033230442642377.post-48958352916747672852012-07-30T10:00:00.000+01:002012-09-06T12:30:35.465+01:00[ GLOBAL FASHION OLYMPICS ] WT's Top 5 Opening Ceremony Uniforms<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You couldn't have a <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Parade of Nations</span> without a Wandering Threads feature on global style choices, it just wouldn't be right. In fact, even whilst watching the <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">London 2012 </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Olympic Opening Ceremony</span> on Friday night my own friends were making predictions for this here post. So here we have it:</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> a compiled list of Wandering Thread's Top 5 Opening Ceremony Outfits, featuring the teams whose uniforms most successfully captured an essence of their own country's <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">traditional spirit </span>whilst maintaining a <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">contemporary sense of style</span>. And before you mention it, yes I am unfailingly rooting for Team GB, but I have to hold my hands up (along with the rest of the country) with a 'WT*?!'. Should have left the job to <a href="http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG9160263/Stella-McCartney-unveils-the-Team-GB-Olympic-kit.html">Stella</a>, <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/london-2012/">Next</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Mexico">Mexico</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In true Mexican spirit, the team paraded party spirit for the occasion. Donning brightly coloured <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">ponchos</span> and garishly embroidered and <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">appliqued shirts</span>, the Mexican team certainly radiated festive energy. It may not be </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Olympic chic, but hey, it's authentic, its colourful and it got a great reaction from the crowds. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Viva Mexico!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">From a distance, looking almost like a parade of Spanish national flags themselves, Spain kept true to their country colours with a coordinated red and yellow ensemble. Paying attention to detail, the women's yellow jacket and pleated silk skirt uniforms were </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">accessorised </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">with red waist belts and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">traditional Spanish patterned, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">fan-shaped cross body bags, </span>whilst both genders wore <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">custom printed </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">neck ties</span>. One of the few European nations that just managed to </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">steer away from the dull 'flight crew' look, Spain comes in at number four for its traditional inspired embellishments and custom designed </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">accessories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">At number 3 is West Africa's Cameroon. Clad head to toe in traditional dress (also worn on a daily basis by many Cameroonian's), the team's heavily decorated women's </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 19px;">kabba</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> and men's </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 19px;">boubou</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">'s, embellished with sunset hued embroidery against a stark black background, really set the team apart. Ethnic style props to you Cameroon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Renowned for their skilfully crafted <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">batik</span>, its no wonder the Indonesian team chose to dress their female team members in brightly coloured version of the wax-resist dye technique. Paired with a smartly tailored red silk <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Kebaya</span>, in keeping with the colours of their national flag, Team Indonesia certainly created a winning combination of contemporary meets traditional.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mixing traditional brightly coloured Indian dress with an air of tailored western chic, India definitely stole the show with their elegant choice of an (auspicious) canary yellow/navy </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">sari</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/2011/07/cultural-discoveries-colours-of.html">turban</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and suit combos, despite the gatecrashing red jumper and jean glad random 'leading' in the nation in front! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Like thousands of other women here and across the Atlantic, I have a bit of a girl crush on Leandra Medine, aka<span style="color: orange;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.manrepeller.com/">The Man Repeller</a></span></span>. But now there's but another justification for such crushing in the shape of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">ethnic style eyes</span>. Confused? Yes, thought you might be. Well, to better explain, The Man Repeller teamed up for a second time earlier this year with New York based design duo, sisters <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Danielle and Jodie Snyder</span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">, Aka Dannijo</span><span style="color: #414042;">. Their collaborative 'eyes' for fashion culminated in, well, just that actually. A line of super summery, neon crystal and beaded rings, necklaces, earrings and of course, the coveted </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">arm parties </span><span style="color: #444444;">(</span><span style="color: #414042;">that's a load of bracelets for those </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span style="color: #414042;">unbeknownst). Totally in tune with this seasons ethnic/tribal trends, they paraded their </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Mr Dannijo 'Eye Spy'</span><span style="color: #414042;"> collection round New York posing for the above featured lookbook, shot by </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><a href="http://naomishon.tumblr.com/">Naomi Shon</a></span><span style="color: #414042;">. And to tip it all off, Dannijo has partnered with a </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414042; line-height: 16px;">Rwandan women’s cooperative who hand-make all of the labels packaging </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414042; line-height: 16px;">under ethical conditions whilst being paid a </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414042; line-height: 16px;">fair wage. Eye say!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="color: #414042;">Enough of the puns. Go visit </span><span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.dannijo.com/mr-dannijo-1.html">DANNIJO</a></span><span style="color: #414042;"> to eye up afforementioned arm parties et al. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well, it's about that time again, yes it's <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">TEAM GB</span> time! <span style="color: #444444;">First we had the <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/2012/05/rule-britania-jubilee-fever.html">Diamond Jubilee</a>, when I gave you all a great deal of <u><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/2012/05/get-your-colours-on-barbour-jubilee.html">red white and blue Barbour Heritage to get you and your patriotic wardrobe through that long weekend</a></u>. And now the time has come to dig out those colours once again, this time not for Queen L</span>iz (GSTQ!), but to support the whole of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">beautiful</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"> Blighty</span>! It may not be ethnic inspired, and, no, if you aren't British you'll be clicking right off this here page and on to some more country specific colours, but for all of you Brits out there, here's some inspiration to get you pumped with some <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">TEAM GB winning spirit style</span>, ready for this Friday's Opening Ceremony. Let the games begin!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>OFF THE RACK-IT</b></span></span>. If you can't be arsed to mess around, want to turn into an instant ethno-bo and a have a bit of extra cash in your wallet: visit <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">ethno</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">-</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">bo</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">/</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">gypso</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">-</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">bo</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"> </span></span>saturated online retailers such as <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/hfznm6ne"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Free People</span></span></a>,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.spelldesigns.com/" style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: orange;">Spell & The Gypsy Collective</span></a><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">, <a href="http://www.novellaroyale.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Novella Royale</span></a> </span><span style="color: #444444;">and </span><a href="http://www.spanishmossshop.com/" style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: orange;">Spanish Moss</span></a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange;">.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A nod to <span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Greece"><span style="font-size: large;">Grecian</span></a> </span>goddesses and golden, sun drenched shores,</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> this months <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Vogue Hellas</span> editorial by</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> photograp</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">her </span><span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Thanasis Krikis</span></span><span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-center;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">will get you primed for that upcoming summer break, even if the English weather persists on grey skies and perpetual misery. <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Divine</span>, amazonian-like bodies accessorised with bronzed, <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">mythic</span> headpieces and super-sized statement jewellery - Grecian <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">sea siren couture</span> at its best. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All images: <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://visualoptimism.blogspot.co.uk/">visualoptimism.blogspot.co.uk</a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;">Two of my prints have actually just been selected to feature in the upcoming exhibition ‘</span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/index.php?pid=171">Bite: Artists Making Print</a></span><span style="color: #222222;">’ which opens at the </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Mall Galleries</span><span style="color: #222222;"> in London later this year. I’m so fortunate to find people in London who love my ‘</span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">East meets West</span><span style="color: #222222;">’ style! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;">To see more of Gloria's work, including examples of her </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">quirky collages</span><span style="color: #222222;">, </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">graphic works</span><span style="color: #222222;"> and </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">beautiful prints</span><span style="color: #222222;">, visit her at </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://shizicoyiarchive.tumblr.com/">shizicoyiarchive.tumblr.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">More <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/Wandergram">Wandergrams </a>for you to peruse, this time hailing from this weekends wanderings at <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.latitudefestival.co.uk/">Latitude Festival</a></span> in Suffolk. You may have already seen the previous <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/2012/07/post-fest-latitude-weekend-in-painted.html"><span style="color: #444444;">illustration by </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Rosie McGuinness</span></a>, and if you've read the earlier <u><a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/2012/06/pagan-to-occupy-painted-house-for.html">interview with <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">The Painted House</span></a></u>'s founders Imogen and Samara, you'll probably understand the significance of the above pictured <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">candy floss trees</span> and <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">dishevelled house</span>, if not you can read more about it <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/2012/06/pagan-to-occupy-painted-house-for.html"><span style="color: #999999;">here</span></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Of course, you can always follow my recent wanderings on </span><a href="http://followgram.me/wanderingthreads" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Instagram</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, but here are a few snaps from my own showcase at The Painted House, </span><a href="http://www.ragandbow.com/events/ragbow__the_painted_house_latitude_festival_13-15th_july_2012_" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rag & Bow's Vintage Workshop</span> </span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and Imogen's Graduate Design Salons. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. <a href="http://rstyle.me/h5nscbm6ne%20"><span style="color: orange;">Mango Ethnic Feather Necklace</span></a> 2. <a href="http://bit.ly/PC1zAH%20"><span style="color: orange;">Free People Thirty Seven Miles East Tank</span></a> 3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/hf5phpm6ne"><span style="color: orange;">Oasis Scarf Print T-Shirt </span></a>4.<a href="http://rstyle.me/hmz5h2m6ne"><span style="color: orange;">Boemos TUNDRA womens Loafers</span></a> 5. <a href="http://bit.ly/OQZrna"><span style="color: orange;">Mango Ethnic Print Cotton Foulard</span></a> 6. <a href="http://bit.ly/NfjJoO%20"><span style="color: orange;">ASOS Mini Feather Drop Earrings</span></a> 7.<a href="http://bit.ly/OQZPlx%20"><span style="color: orange;">Landia Denim Cuff Beaded Gladiators</span></a> 8.<a href="http://rstyle.me/h4bi23m6ne"><span style="color: orange;"> TOPSHOP **Cut Out Playsuit by Rare</span></a> 9. <a href="http://rstyle.me/husj27m6ne%20"><span style="color: orange;">River Island Festival Bracelet</span></a> 10. <a href="http://rstyle.me/h2866km6ne%20"><span style="color: orange;">Ribbon Navajo Patch Denim Shorts </span></a>11. <a href="http://rstyle.me/hxv3vhm6ne"><span style="color: orange;">Triple 7 Neon Our Way Bag</span></a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: #444444;">The weather may not be quite as blissful as we'd hoped for this year's <a href="http://www.latitudefestival.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">Latitude Festival</span></span></a>, but who said rain could dampen our spirits (although it seems to have dampened everything else)?! If you're coming to join the fun this weekend at Henham Park in Suffolk or planning for another festival later on this summer (?!), make sure you've got some ethnic inspired boho bits in your <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">festival wardrobe</span>! Need some inspiration? Well here you have it: for richer, for poorer, thou shalt wear <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">ethnic chic</span>!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you've already read yesterday's <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/2012/07/stories-in-making-kahani.html"><u><span style="color: #444444;">interview</span> </u></a>with Kahani founder Lisanne, you'll know that the label's <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">handcrafted,</span> <span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">luxury</span> scarves and shawls are created using <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">age-old techniques</span>, on </span><span style="font-size: small;">the <span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">highest quality fabrics</span>, by</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">highly skilled</span>, <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">indigenous artisans</span></span> in Kutch, India. Each and every item in the Kahani store possesses an appeal of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">timeless quality</span> that can be worn with the knowledge that the craftsmen who created it were paid a<span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">fair wage</span><span style="color: #444444;"> and worked under </span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">ethical conditions</span><span style="color: #444444;">. I'</span>d say that's pretty awesome, wouldn't you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So to spread some of this awesomeness around, Wandering Threads has partnered with Kahani to give you the chance to win your very own <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tussar silk Ajrakh block printed scarf</span>, worth $85!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This particular scarf (as pictured above and below) is </span>created using a form of <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">traditional</span> hand block printing</span> and <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">resist
dyeing</span> done using <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">natural pigments</span>. It's a laborious process that requires
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning this </span>beautiful scarf, and owning your own artisanal creation, simply follow the instructions below. The contest is open to entrants from around the world, so go on, enter now!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. 'Like' <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shopkahani" style="color: orange;">Kahani</a> & <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WanderingThreads"><span style="color: orange;">Wandering Threads</span></a> on <b>Facebook</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">For a limited time only, the very generous people at Kahani are also offering <b>15 % off all items, store wide</b>, from the 11th -30th July 2012. Just enter '<b>WANDERINGTHREADS</b>' at checkout to get your discount!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">From the far corners of <a href="http://www.wandering-threads.com/search/label/India"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">India </span></a>to the expanse of the world wide web, newly launched online label <a href="http://www.shopkahani.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">Kahani</span></span></a> marries the <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">contemporary</span> with the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">traditional </span></span>with their opulent line of dazzling shawls, scarves, totes, jewellery and kaftans, all <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">handcrafted</span> by artisans in the Kutch region of<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"> Gujarat</span>. An advocate of <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">ethical production</span></span>, fair trade and the promotion of <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">indigenous craftwork</span></span>, Kahani’s founder, New York based Art Director and Designer, <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Lisanne Gagnon</span> hopes that the products will capture your imagination and instil a desire for the beauty of the handmade in a world of mass consumerism and throwaway fashion. I’m a big fan of intertwining good causes with fabulous products, so I couldn’t have stumbled upon a more apt label to rave about on Wandering Threads. Thus, in awe of all things Kahani I probed Lisanne on how the label came to be:</span></div>
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Kahani means “story,” and the spirit of the label bares emphasis on
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In 2010, on my first-ever journey to India, I travelled to a desert district in Western India called <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Kutch</span>
where I witnessed first-hand the creation of a vast range of
handicrafts by local artisans of all ages who belonged to a variety of <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">ethnic tribes</span></span>.
Upon returning to New York, I realized how inspiring this experience
was and immediately knew I had to return someday and explore further.
What transpired through this “return” was essentially the merging of two
desires: to work with artisans to create a line of beautiful, <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">handcrafted garments</span> and <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">fashion accessories</span>, and to commit to doing so in ethical and sustainable ways. My efforts began this past winter and by spring I launched Kahani.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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The promotion of ethnic, indigenous and traditional craftsmanship is
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">I’ve always been intrigued by the concept of '<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">preserving artisan traditions</span>',
ones that survive millennia and are passed down through generations.
During my initial trip, I began to understand my fascination was
inextricably tied to my passion for <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">traditional culture</span></span> and <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">ethnic style</span></span>. Spending time with knowledgeable artisans really opened my eyes to the process and the history behind the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">craftwork</span></span>. I realized instinctively that Kahani should be committed to the promotion and <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">preservation</span> of these <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">age-old traditions</span> that, quite honestly, may easily vanish in a fast-changing and globalized economy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>3. At Kahani, you strive to maintain ethical and sustainable business practices. But how do you ensure the products you sell are made by happy hands?</b><br />
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A core Kahani belief is to create a deeper trust between the artisan and us, and to foster a more meaningful connection between the artisan and the consumer. Kahani works directly with the<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"> artisan</span>, without the false “aid” provided by the middleman or soulless factory production. As in centuries past, artisan families work in sections of their own homes. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In addition, all too often artisans remain uncredited and unknown while under the identity of a designer or corporation. It was only natural that the main goals of Kahani would be a) advocating for this grassroots artisan community by spreading a <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">compelling narrative</span>, thereby raising their visibility and b) keeping the <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">integrity</span> of the artisans and their crafts intact. When you buy a Kahani product, you know you are fostering <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">economic self-sufficiency</span>. Kahani items are ultimately <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">one-of-a-kind</span></span> and hand-picked so, a keen sense of selecting products that showcase excellence and <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">artisan pride</span></span> became a core focus as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>4. You’ve been lucky enough to witness, first hand, all these wonderful, traditional techniques in practise, but what do you class as your favourite technique, both for method and finished product?</b></span></div>
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Tough question! The techniques are all so unique! That said, <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">Ajrakh block printing</span></span> is something I love, just for its <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">historic nature</span> and the sheer complexity of it. There are only a few communities practicing this craft today. The lengthy process is as much a <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">work of art</span> as the final product!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>5. This is just the beginning of the Kahani story, and what a great start! But what new and exciting things have you got planned for the future?</b></span></div>
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Kahani implies that the bonds with artisans remain concrete and ever-increasing. My next visit to India will be this fall and there will be trust-building with artists in a few different regions of that vast and diverse country. This means new items, more variety, in addition to a new selection of items from Kutch. That’s exciting to us and hopefully to the consumer. Stay tuned!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>6. You must be a bit of an India expert by now with all that travelling! Any advice for those looking to travel to India or those interested in learning about the myriad of traditional crafts during their visit?</b></span><br />
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There is a wonderful book called “<a href="http://rstyle.me/hr7wumm6ne"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">Handmade in India</span></span></a>” that documents Indian crafts, organized by state. I’d suggest an entire itinerary can be planned out based on your interests. Of course, it’s best to take a “small bite.” Because of the welcoming nature of Indian people, you can easily lose yourself in artisan communities for up to a few months! You are immediately engulfed with a sense of family in whichever area you end up! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Research</span> the heat factor in the region you’re heading to, <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">travel light</span> and <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">buy local</span></span>! I bought a few "<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Punjabi outfits</span>" in <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">local bazaars</span>, which consist of a long tunic and loose harem style pants. They come in an array of fabrics and colors and I find it easy to wear them as separates once I'm back home in New York. I also like to bring <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">light cotton leggings</span> that I wear with <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">long tunics</span></span>. Leave your jeans at home, It’s far too hot! Because the streets of India are so dusty (and quite dirty!) I prefer shoes to sandals: <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">canvas sneakers</span> are light, comfy and easy to clean! <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Long scarves and shawls</span> are also a must to protect your skin from the elements and to cover your head if you visit religious sites.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>8. As a seasoned India expert, you surely have some favourite shopping
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: orange;">Bazaars</span> throughout India are great to buy <span style="color: orange;">fun, inexpensive</span>
items! I have to admit, I usually don't haggle much. Most of the items
in bazaars are quite cheap and I don't mind paying a bit more to support
locals. If you really feel you are being asked too much, simply walk
away. Usually the vendor will call you back and lower the price. One of
the best streets in <span style="color: orange;">Mumbai</span> is <span style="color: orange;">Colaba Causeway</span> where you can get inexpensive ethnic pieces such as bangles and shows. I also have a few favourite shops such as <a href="http://www.anokhi.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Anokhi</span></a>, for <span style="color: orange;">east-west block-printed fashions</span>, <a href="http://goodearth.in/"><span style="color: orange;">Good Earth</span></a> which is great for <span style="color: orange;">home décor</span> and <a href="http://www.amrapalijewels.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Amrapali</span></a> for contemporary and <span style="color: orange;">antique tribal jewellery</span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">First is the <a href="http://goodsie.com/store/kahani/aruna-shawl"><span style="color: orange;">Aruna shawl</span></a>. I love the narrative behind this piece - it represents a sunrise in the desert. The <a href="http://goodsie.com/store/kahani/nisha-dupatta-zigzag"><span style="color: orange;">Nisha dupattas </span></a>are also great, versatile block printed scarves. Lastly is the <a href="http://goodsie.com/store/kahani/naisha-shawl"><span style="color: orange;">Naisha Shawl</span></a>. To me is the most stunning piece in the shop right now. It took seven months for the artisan to complete this shawl, it really showcases <span style="color: orange;">exceptional handloom weaving skills</span>.</span></div>
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