Journal — crafts
Another side of Brazil – The artisanal craft of embroidery
Due to the current travel restrictions it hasn’t been easy for us at Common Texture to meet artisans around the world. Fortunately, before the Covid-19 pandemic started, we were lucky to stumble upon an exhibition on the Amazon's Kayapo Women and meet some local artisans in the capital of Brazil, Brasília. Leila Muniz was one of these artisans and we found her work and story both positive and inspiring, fitting so well with what Common Texture is all about: promoting and preserving traditional crafts with a beautiful personal connection. Our co-founder Svintha asked Leila to share her story with us....
Deep dive into Common Texture’s artisan world – hand block printing in India
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At Common Texture the people and artisan communities we work with are at the core of our business. In this blog post we'd like to share about one of our favorite partners in India, Tharangini Studios, where ethical and eco-friendly practices in the art of hand block printing set them apart.
Traditional Crafts from Brazil's Rainforest - The Kayapo Women
Common Texture is always on the lookout for traditional crafts and ethical home decor and accessories. In this blog article we share what we learned about the Kayapo women; their work, traditional crafts and life in Brazil's rainforest as part of the indigenous Kayapo tribe.
Banana fiber bags - why we go bananas
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We love the natural look, color, strength and durability that comes with hand weaving a product with natural fiber. Another fact we love about the banana plant is that almost all parts of the plant are being used. Learn about the creation and people behind our handmade banana fiber bags.
The ancient art of hand block printing and why we need to preserve this craft
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During our stay in India we were surrounded by the most amazing textile arts, from weaving to silk painting and everything in between. The technique we really fell in love with was the traditional art of block printing. Traditional block print technique There was a lot of opportunity to participate in courses and workshops all over India, after we had a few under our belt, we were bitten by the bug. We toured block printing studios all over the country during the early stages of Common Texture. Block Print is a technique steeped in history that dates back to...