The arrival of some more fabulous new textiles!

I have received a special parcel of beautiful textiles, embroidered, cross-stitched and woven. All these have been sourced from the Kachin State, an ethnic group, situated in the North of Myanmar. These demonstrate that the tradition of making textiles and the importance of them in Kachin culture and society are still alive and well. These textiles are similar to those found in the hilltribes of Savannakhet, Salavan and Paxay, in southern Laos.

This large cross-stitched piece is backed with a black cotton and edged with red cotton. It is a heavy piece that would have taken months to complete. It is used as a bed throw or a table cloth.

We have a selection of thickly woven cotton throws which can be draped over couches or used as floor mats. They are intricately woven with motifs.

All of these textiles are one-off pieces and will be available in the store.