Livio’s Story
azulī is the genitive form of the Medieval Latin lazulum, which is taken from the Arabic لازورد lāzaward, itself from the Persian لاجورد lājevard. It means “sky” or “heaven”; Source: Wikipedia At the age of [...]
Craft
The History of Ikat
The word “ikat” is derived from the Malay-Indonesian word “mengaikat” which translates “to tie”. Ikat is most well-known in India, Indonesia, and Japan and even has traditions existing in various countries across Latin America and [...]
Palestinian Craft
At ecru we love learning about craft, especially handicraft, from different parts of the world. Growing up in Kuwait as a Kuwaiti, I was surrounded by Palestinian friends and extended family from the abundant diaspora. I quickly [...]
Beautiful Glass
Ziad is an environmentalist who founded an innovative waste management company in Lebanon called Cedar Environmental. A much needed initiative in a country riddled with waste. He has found solutions for food and material waste, [...]
Ya Bahar noon
This collection was inspired by the undulating waves of the sea. Their ripples of blue and shimmering sheen. I love the textures of the sea. It can be crisp, matte or brilliant all in a fraction of [...]
Weaving Mastery
The feeling is indescribable. Comparable only to war or natural disaster, that just won’t end. Making donations supply momentary relief. They will be on going and necessary. However nothing quenches the thirst to have all [...]
The Technicolor Wizar
When I first met Shaivyya I was taken by her bold prints and stark colors which overlapped in the most interesting formation of stripes. I loved what she was doing and her eye, the way [...]
Handmade Signature
Our love for artisans handicraft work is never ending. How they meticulously make objects using their hands is just mesmerizing. We love to continuously work with these talented artisans, especially on our Signature Line. They take [...]
Sophia Watanabe of Sophia 203
Growing up with grey icy, ivory, and white tones in Sweden, the most exotic and colorful places were the ones that attracted me the most. After a short stop at a fashion school in Paris, [...]
Priti Pugalia of Craft Boat
Today we are on a journey with Priti of Craft Boat. Priti always wanted to see design as a way of life, she would train herself every day to go deeper into its fundamental elements and [...]
