Colour Choices
We are selecting our new colour ranges. Orange will be complemented with some strong pastels and inky blues. Favourites such as pale blue, reds and the classic black and whites will feature as per usual. We have some lovely new linen scarves as well, which will be posted soon. In addition we are purchasing some luxe 100% linen throws. A generous 2m x3m they will add a touch of elegance to any room.
Read MoreHammamet
Tommorrow we are taking some time out from work, and the kids from their school work to visit the seaside town of Hammamet. I have a personal connection to this place as my grandfather landed here during WW2 after escaping the Germans on Crete. He drifted in the mediterrainean to arrive here right before the war ended. His story inspired our first visit to Tunisia in 1999. Hammamet is very pretty and as the name suggests is known for it’s hammams. I am looking forward to a good scrub! This photo is of a traditional...
Read MoreTunis Medina
We are currently in Tunis meeting with our suppliers to purchase the summer collection for 2012- 13. Starting point is the medina.The word medina itself simply means city or town in modern day Arabic.The medina is found at the centre of the city: a labyrinth of alleys and covered passages, full of intense scents and colours, boisterous and noisy trade. The goods on offer can be distracting . The medina is walled and covered so is a great respite from the heat. We have been looking at some great new colours of foutas and...
Read MoreFather Rabbit
http://www.fatherrabbit.com/ Over at Father Rabbit they have some lovely foutas. Follow the link and check out this great online store.
Read MoreAll a girl wants
What more can a girl need? Handknitted cardie by grandma- check. Cosy waffle weave fouta- check. Fab red shoes-check.
Read MoreBaby Throw
Our baby Amina is three months now! We are having so much fun with her. Wherever we are we take a fouta to use as a baby throw. For an extra layer when it is cold, sunshade for the pram or car, throw for her to lie on or even use as a nappy change mat. Featured here is a new waffle weave in red- so cheerful! Available now – just select ‘red with white stripes’ from the pull down menu in Waffle Weave foutas.
Read MoreTunisia buying trip
We are very excited to be going to Tunisia on an extended buying trip in May. We are looking to expand our textile range . New foutas,throws and scarves. Our current buyer – Mouna, who we adore ,has been sourcing all our requests for us and we are going to join her at last for our shopping.
Read MoreGreat Mother’s Day gift
For Mothers day we are running an amazing gift special. For only $12 you receive a gorgeous handfringed towel for use in the bathroom or kitchen and a free natural scented soap. Delicious perfumed soaps come in yummy colours to complement our towels. Try the green apple soap with a red towel, or the sweet rose with a pale blue! And shipping is FREE!
Read MoreLuis Baragan
When I was at university studying Interior Design my favourite architect was Luis Baragan. The use of bold colour, light and shadow and clean lines inspired my work. Mexican design and style have been trending for a while. Isn’t it clear some designers and architects endure all trends and periods?
Read MoreDalani Sale
Over at Dalani you will find some of our lovely pastel foutas. This one pictured is the apricot honeycomb weave. This exclusive shopping club is running the sale for one week only and they are selling the foutas for only $29.80! While you are there have a look at their magazine too. I don’t subscribe to many shopping clubs but this one is stylish and interesting and is always welcome in my inbox. https://www.dalani.com.au
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