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Let’s talk about skin colour! ————————————- . Here’s me after two days on the beach. I’ve got a lovely tan, my skin is so smooth and positively glowing! Foundation has been relegated to the bottom of my makeup bag and I feel amazing. I think (being a very light skinned Asian) I look healthier with a tan. But it’s got me thinking about all the advertising I’ve been seeing on my travels, about skin whitening creams. Every where I go, I see images of women looking happy and successful once they’ve lightened their dark skin. Even in this day age we promote and perpetuate prejudice through the idea of light skin being far superior to dark skin. It all goes back to ideas around class, money and colonial racism. There’s even prejudice within races - for example in India a dark skin is seen as a barrier to marriage and opportunities and therefore looked down on. Being mixed race, where one parent is white, is again considered better for getting ahead in life. All these levels of prejudice just don’t help our understanding of racism. I also think people with power and privilege use the success of people of colour with light skin, such as celebrities, to claim the general advancement of people of colour. In doing so, this veils the marginalisation of those with dark skin and skews our definition of racism. ————————————— All I know is that I’m proud of my shade of melanin, my race, my ethnicity, and everything thing else that results in me being me. In me being brown (ish). 😊 Necklace and earrings by the gorgeous @ivylace_london —————————————— What do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts 😊
A n d R e l a x . . . . . Finally feeling like I can take a breath and relax. After running around Kuala Lumpur for 3 days I’ve now landed on the beautiful island of Pulau Redang. As a small business, it’s hard to really take some time out, getaway from it all and find a corner of the world to call your own for a while. As business owners our minds never fully switch off. They’re always thinking, planning and creating. Even though I’m lying on an idyllic beach, my mind is still thinking about what I need to do when I get back. So what’s coming up? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . *Look out for our new arrivals - I’ll be updating the website with new collections of sari necklaces and a brand new range of scarves, just as soon as I get back. * We’ll be popping up in the Square Mile. I’m so excited to be showcasing our range at the @onenewchange shopping centre, just a stones throw away from St Paul’s Cathedral. I’ll be posting the dates soon. But for now, well ... I’m just living in the moment... 😊
M o n u m e n t a l . . We’re soaking up as much of the culture as possible in KL. Today we visited the famous Batu Caves - a huge limestone hill that houses cave temples guarded by a monumental statue of Lord Murugan. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Beneath stalactites, fluttering bats and an army of monkeys hell bent on stealing your possessions, incense sticks burn and stories of the Mahabharata echo through the limestone caves. Summon up the energy to climb the 272 steps and you’ll be treated to a glimpse of South Asian Hinduism, with its colourful temple carvings and prayers. Worth a visit if you like caves, deities and monkeys!
L A Y E R I N G Love this image of our “Desert Winds” collection of cushion covers and throws. Taken by @karolinabarnes from @estilamag Karolina shows us just how effective layering can be when thinking about interiors. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . Interior layering works in much the same way that we layer our clothes. It’s about considering all of the separate elements that go together when putting together an outfit to make it practical yet dynamic. Interior layering is about building the room from the ground up by taking each individual item and creating a cohesive look. It’s the secret that adds depth and texture to a space to make it extra special. Our beautiful range of homeware is great for creating a layered look. Handcrafted throws revive tired sofas adding texture, colour and interest. Layering a bedroom or living room with plain and patterned cushion covers creates a space that’s cohesive yet individual. Plus don’t forget the bathroom. Peshtemal towels, rolled, hung or folded create an inviting, colourful space that make bath times special. I’d love to know - have you ever thought of layering your interior space?
D i v e r s i t y - What does it mean to you? . Graceful arches, curved colonnades and copper domes - the Sultan Abdul Samad Building stands proudly amongst futuristic steel clad skyscrapers. A colonial reminder of the past in a city that’s got it eye firmly on the future. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -This is Kuala Lumpur - a city of contrasts, where lush parks, mega shopping malls and vibrant street markets blend with ornate mosques and temples. KL is diverse. A mix of Chinese, Malay and Indian communities, the food, languages and cultures absorb, blend and adapt. Of course, scratch the service and you’ll find disharmony and levels of hierarchical inequality. But there is something very special about Malaysia and it’s mixed bag of people who all seem to effortlessly identify with being Malaysian. I’d love to know - what does diversity mean to you?
E a r t h F r i e n d l y B a g s Plastic and style don’t normally go hand in hand, but hey, you’ll be surprised! Have you seen our gorgeous handwoven bags by @weaver.green? Made from approximately 50 recycled plastic bottles, these #stylishtotes in soft muted shades are irresistible companions for the everyday. Geometric patterns add simple minimalism whilst #scandistyle design adds versatility, making shopping, family days out and everyday toting a breeze! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you’re in or around Balham on the 6th October, join us at the @solocraftfair @balhambowls Club. It’s a day of workshops, food and drinks and of course a great selection of around 30 #handmade businesses. Plus you can get your hands on one of these beautiful bags!
Sharing a rare picture of my husband who very seldomly joins me here. I’m so excited that we’re flying off to Kuala Lumpur for a few days and then to one of the Perenthian islands. You know it’s so important to take a break, share good times and create special memories together. Luckily we both equally love to travel. I can’t imagine what life would be like if only one of us liked jumping on a plane! Fortunately my husband is my #travelbestie and we work well as a team - I do the itineraries and he sorts the navigation out. He’s my Phileas Fogg and I guess I’m his Passepartout! 😂 I’d love to know. Who’s your travel bestie?
S l o w F a s h i o n W o r t h W a i t i n g F o r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Last year we launched a beautiful range of capes by @karigartextiles Handwoven in the Himalayas, these capes are what slow fashion is all about. They take time to make with every inch hand loomed. Wearing this is not only about looking super #stylish but about wearing something that has a story and #heritage behind it. Slow fashion consumes less energy and involves age-old craft traditions employed by skilled artisans. It’s a beautiful process that results in luxurious textiles, stunning design and #timeless in style. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We’ll be getting our collection of capes back in this #aw2018. It might take a while but trust me, they’re worth the wait! Would love to know - what do you think of this little number for the forthcoming collection? If you’re short on time, just type the letter A: Love that colour B: Don’t like pink but love the cape C: I’d love another colour like ....(tell me)
T h a n k f u l S u n d a y A well deserved lie in after a busy fair yesterday. Thank you to everyone who came down to the @localmakersmarket yesterday. It was a huge success! Wonderful to see our regulars who support us through thick and thin, appreciate everything we stand for and share our love of #artisanmade textiles Great to meet so many new customers who fell in love with our #artisanstories Welcome on board 🙏🏻. As a result we sold out of a few lines, but keep your eyes peeled as we’ll be restocking soon. We’re away from the 12th - 24th September so any orders made during this time won’t be sent out until after 25th. I’ll be in Balham next so watch out for dates.
 
 
 
 
 

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