How are we Fair Trade ?
Tunisia has only had 2 and a half years of democracy since the dictatorship was ousted .In this time the industries are slowly and surely overcoming the effects of corruption and exploitation. “The objective of the Fairtrade certification is to help “build economic independence and empowerment for Fairtrade Certified small farmer organizations and their members, bringing them economic stability and a higher standard of living” (FLO).” The olive industry of Tunisia has succeeded in certification....
Read MoreBlue Fouta Towel
I absolutely love this image of a blue fouta towel casually hanging in this entrance way. The light is gorgeous and the juxtaposition with the basket and straw hat suggests picnics and warm days. We have a lovely soft blue not too dissimilar to this in the Classic Stripe: http://www.focalpointhome.com.au/fouta/fouta-classic-strip/ See http://style-files.com/ Image : Style Files.
Read MoreFocalpoint Home attending NYIGF
We are busy planning for our first trade fair in New York at the New York International Gift Fair.http://www.nynow.com/ Karen McCartney has written a blog post over at Temple and Webster about New York. She writes: “Confession time. I would like to start this post by coming clean. I am meant to be a worldly, design-savvy person who has a deep understanding of global style capitals. While I can lay claim to London, Paris, Madrid, Tokyo and in the US, Los Angeles...
Read MoreNY NOW
It is with much excitement that we are gearing up for a premiere showing in New York at the NY NOW starting August 17th. We will reveal new products to be released at this show in coming weeks. A sneek preview is this gorgeous green pom pom edged blanket. We are one of eight new companies to have been selected to exhibit: “Located in the Javits Center’s Level 4 Galleria, Handmade Global Design features a collection of 150 exhibitors from 15 countries with a focus on traditional craftsmanship, design, and community...
Read MoreStore Visit
One of Sydney’s best stylists Jason Grant has reveiwed a favourite stockist of ours: Tamara of I Like Birds. In this shot you can see his recent book ” A Place Called Home” displayed by Tamara with the striped foutas on the shelf below. Follow the links for more from Jason and Tamara: http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/ http://www.ilikebirds.com.au/
Read MoreNuvo reveiws Foutas
Nuvo is a great online mag from Canada, here is what they wrote about foutas: “There are those versatile items one should always keep stocked; add the fouta to this list. Traditionally used in hammams, these towels have long been a staple in Turkey and North Africa, and are attracting attention worldwide. Most often made from cotton, foutas are just as absorbent as terry cloth, but are lighter, dry faster, and are far more multi-purposed: a beach towel, a sarong, a table runner, even a throw to brighten up the home....
Read MoreHappy Customers
We love it when our stockists post fab photos such as this. A very cool boutique in Santa Cruz called Cameron Marks http://www.cameronmarks.com/ just received their order they placed in San Francisco. Look at the lovely way the foutas are juxtaposed against the ink blue wall. We are sure they will be popular for you Vanessa!
Read MorePom Pom Rugs
Well done Mourad in finding these fabulous Mergoum Rugs. Surprisingly it is not that easy to find genuine handmade articles. These are handspun, handwoven , hand dyed and hand tufted! Mergoums are specific to the whole area of the Eastern Sahara, extending from the Tunisian South to the North of Chad. They were formerly used to cover litters on camels’ backs or to split tents into two separate rooms or else to cover the ground. The production of Mergoums is subjected to the State Quality Label. The labels are leaded on...
Read MoreBuying Trip In Tunis
Mourad is currently in Tunis on a buying trip for the Winter collection of rugs. He is meeting with Monjeer today to purchase some more of her amazing wares. She produces Haik- handspun and woven wool blankets. They are extraordinarily beautiful for their simplicity and elegance. Woven with a loose weave they are light and soft and are edged with pom-poms. Each measures a generous 275 x 175 so are suitable for a bed cover. Gorgeous as a sofa throw too. They are all natural cream and are available in blue, red or black stripes,...
Read MoreFoutas as scarves for Men
I love it when a customer shares their delight in receiving their order. This is a great shot that the lovely Torryne Choate from Birch in San Francisco posted on her facebook page. In Australia I often tell men they can wear their fouta as a scarf and here is stylish evidence! Click on the link to the Birch website. Have a look at her Client list- very impressive! www.birchsf.com
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