Winkelen homewares magazine issue 2 Winkelen magazine November 2015 | Page 36

Photography: Chris Kapa www.chriskapa.com < continued from previous page What do you love the most about having your own label? I get to do what I love every day, which is so rewarding. I work with wonderful collaborators both here in Australia and in India, and I get to travel. But most importantly I am helping people and their families not only to earn an income, but also to keep their communities sustainable. Who are some of your favourite designers? I am inspired by people who are about evoking change and have very similar ethical philosophy to my own. It is so great to see, there are now a host of like minded businesses starting to emerge, like Armadillo & Co, The Family Love Tree, One Another, The Dhama Door and Koskela just to name a few that I love and admire. What is your favourite item in your store right now and why? I love Summer, and I love the beach, so I cannot wait to wrap myself up in one of our new sarongs handcrafted in Indigo for the beach this year! It’s a must have when you travel. Personally it’s always my staple item when travelling. I never leave home without one.