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What inspires you in your designs?
I find this such a hard question! What doesn’t inspire me?
Everything can be a source of inspiration. I think I find a lot
of inspiration just in colour itself, and I’m really drawn to
colours found in nature at the moment. I’m having an earthy
year I think.
I also really love instagram, everyone says it, and everyone is
right. There are so many wonderful artists and designers on
there sharing their work. Seeing others love doing what they
do, makes me love what I do more, and pushes me to try
new things. For example, I really love ceramics. I follow quite
a few potters on instagram and I just love all the shapes and
forms they create. So that has led me to creating my textile
ceramic bowls.
What do you love the most about having your own
label?
I love being able to take it in new directions, and that I
have the freedom to create new products as I go based on
whatever my current interest is. It’s nice to not be locked in
to just making one thing forever.
Who are some of your favourite designers and makers?
Gosh, there are so many! As I said before, I really love
ceramics, so I have to mention my good friend Sophie Harle
at Shiko Pottery. For wall hangings I’m a little obsessed with
the in frame weavings done by Belinda Evans for her label
Alchemy. I also recently discovered the work of Ariel Alasko,
a woodworker from NYC who makes amazing hand carved
spoons and tables amongst other things.
What is your favourite item in your store right
now and why?
I think my textile ceramics are my favourites. I enjoy the
process of making them, of forming their shape using
my hands. It’s a really different way for me to work, since
everything I have made previously has been flat and has
movement, so it’s nice to make something that has form
and is solid.
Top left: Indigo Knit Scarf. Dip dyed in natural indigo, this scarf
is knit using a fine baby alpaca yarn. Incredibly soft and warm,
with a loose breezy stitch. Price $90.
Centre left: Neon Indigo Merino Scarves. Thick machine knit
Merino scarves hand dyed with natural Indigo and finished with
neon thread. Price $110.
Left centre: Indigo Fabric Baskets or Planter Sacks. Price $45.
Bottom left: Indigo Cushion. Price $85.
Left top & bottom: Indigo Itajime Silk Scarves. Price $75.