Scarf from Block Shop Textiles Based in Los Angeles, Block Shop Textiles was founded by sisters Hopie and Lily Stockman. They work with 5th generation master printers in Bagru, India to bring their creations to life. Everything is done by hand, as it has been in Bagru for 350 years. The company invests 5% of […]
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Toronto: Art and Design Tour with Betty Ann Jordan
One of the best things I did during my first full day in Toronto was go on a tour of the West Queen West neighborhood with Betty Ann Jordan. I tend to stay away from organized group tours when exploring a new city. This one was offered as part of a conference I attended and […]
Marfa, Texas Artisan: Cobra Rock Boot Company
I remember the first time I happened upon Cobra Rock Boot Company. The building is beautiful and the name, intriguing, since it doesn’t include, “Boot Company.” I thought it could be pretty much anything, half expecting it to be a biker shop. We stumbled in and discovered this beautiful workshop! There’s also a small […]