A quiet little town on the banks of the Niger River, Segou is known as the capital of mud cloth. Textile designer Boubacar Doumbia built his workshop there 16 years ago, named it Ndomo - which means "the quest for knowledge" in local Bambara language, and welcomed young people who had no opportunity to receive formal education into his collective.
A quiet little town on the banks of the Niger River, Segou is known as the capital of mud cloth. Textile designer Boubacar Doumbia built his workshop there 16 years ago, named it Ndomo - which means "the quest for knowledge" in local Bambara language, and welcomed young people who had no opportunity to receive formal education into his collective.
Heavily influenced by 1970’s design, this style incorporates natural elements and colorful, layered textiles that bring a casual, collected feel to any room. That’s why we reached out to the experts from Toronto to Sacramento to help homeowners achieve the boho-chic design they’ve always wanted.
Japanese towels are consistently rated amongst the best towels in the world, but industry jargon and lack of transparency can make them tricky to navigate for beginners. Here is a guide to picking the perfect Japanese towel, from the most absorbent fabrics to the craftsmanship details to look for.
Elegant in its simplicity, this timeless and enduring blue hue fits comfortably into a variety of space and decor. As many of us are staying home longer than ever, let Classic Blue instill calm, confidence, and relaxation in your comfort zone.
A multitude of fabrics, patterns, and artifacts from various origins can find home in an eclectic space, which embraces many moods and whims while offering rich soil for one’s taste to evolve. How do we pull off the eclectic decorating style? We found the answer from our customers.
Would you mix cream into the whites in your space? This latest color trend has quickly become our favorite, as it adds variation, depth, and a touch of coziness while still keeps the palette on the minimal end.
The Pantone Color of the Year 2019, Living Coral, is "an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge". As the Pantone Color Institute say in their statement, this "vibrant yet mellow" color "embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment".
Vibrant or muted, a touch of yellow never fails to brighten up a space. From a fresh citron to a deep mustard, it infuses cheers and energy into the air, shining like the summer sun.
“Architecturally, it is not a masterpiece, but a house that grew.” Located in the village of Abiquiú, some 60 miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Georgia O’Keeffe’s historic home and studio stands as a source of constant inspiration.
