Category Archives: Handcrafted

Block Shop

November 14, 2014 12:02 AM \

BlockShopTextilesHave to credit my niece, Drea, for this find. Block Shop is a Los Angeles base textile company founded by sisters Hopie and Lily Stockman. Their scarves are hand printed by master printers in Bagru, India. Here’s what the sisters say about their process and mission statement:

“We carve our wooden blocks by hand, we print by hand, we dye by hand. The same way it’s been done in Bagru for 350 years. Subtle imperfections mean that no two scarves are alike. By purchasing Block Shop scarves not only are you supporting our community of block carvers, dye mixers, master printers, and seamstresses, but you are ensuring the environmentally-sustainable future of an ancient textile tradition.”

“Our mission is to make the most luxurious handcrafted textiles while upholding the highest ethical standards in every step of our process.”

Images: Courtesy of Block Shop.

Posted in: Handcrafted, Printmaking, Surface Design, Textile

Barruntando

November 12, 2014 12:02 AM \

BarruntandoAnimal lovers will appreciate these miniature ceramic pieces from Spanish company, Barruntando. The company was formed with a group of girls from different areas of Spain all with a common hobby, ceramics. Eyeing the whimsical yarn bowl for myself. Following is their mission statement:

“Our main goal is to provide a small breath of fresh air to the ceramic, resulting in bright and casual designs, handcrafted with raw materials and traditional techniques, one by one; why all our jobs are unique, no two are alike.”

You can follow them here on Facebook and purchase their items here on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Barruntando.

Posted in: Ceramics, Etsy Find, Handcrafted

Fulana Beltrana Sicrana

November 10, 2014 12:02 AM \

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The art dolls shown above are the creations of Lisbon-base artisan, Benedetta Maxia, who recycles vintage fabrics to create these one-of-a-kind dolls and accessories. She also collaborates with illustrators, designers and brands when developing her incredible collections. The dolls are sold under the brand name, Fulana Beltrana Sicrana and can be purchased here on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Fulana Beltrana Sicrana.

Posted in: Etsy Find, Handcrafted, Sewing
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