09.04.2014

textile design by Susan Connor

otomi fabric

Otomi fabric is a hand embroided textile named for the people who first crafted them - the Otomi indians. The vibrant designs are thought to be inspired by primitive illustrations painted onto rock faces and often depict animals in a mirrored pattern. I love them for their color and the sense of movement inherent in their design. Happy Monday!

1. via domino  2. via coco & kelley  3. via St. Frank  4. via sadie + stella  5. via House and Home  6. via the society inc  7. via House Beautiful

suzani

We saw a lot of beautiful Suzanis at High Point which has left me coveting one for my own home. Suzanis are a type of embroidered tribal textile made in Central Asia predominately coming from the countries of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. They usually have a cotton base and are embroidered in silk or cotton thread. Often created in two pieces and then sewn together, one vendor told us that a mother and daughter each work on a half and then bring them together for the daughter to take to her new home once she is married. They are pretty trendy right now but I think thats because they are truly beautiful and almost anyone can appreciate the work that goes into them. See below for some favorite inspiration images. 

1. via style design life  2. via keep feeling fascination 3. home of Lulu DK founder via her blog trail of inspiration 4. via City Sage  5. via Casa Midy  6. source unknown  7. via nomad luxuries