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Firstly, what attracts you to vintage textiles?
So many things, but most of all, because they are unique. I adore hand stitched Suzanis, each so beautifully designed in eye catching colours. No two are ever the same. A fabulous way to add texture and warmth to your home.
How best to display them?
I don't think you can go wrong! I love to use my Suzanis as bedspreads, adding an interesting finishing touch to a room, which is unique. Kanthas also add instant character to a room. The one in my son's room plays on the mix of colours in his room and pulls each element together. Draped over the back of a sofa or bed, framed as art or used as a wall hanging. Or most recently, I have fallen in love with upholstering ottomans with Suzanis as a beautiful statement piece. Where to start when using vintage textiles? Can they inspire a whole scheme?
I have always had a love for vintage textiles but my love for them has definitely grown over the years. I have drawn inspiration for a whole scheme, picking out colours from a Suzani to pull together the perfect colour palette.
Unique creative ways of working with vintage textiles Suzanis & Kanthas?
Suzanis and Kanthas are so incredibly beautiful, with their intricate details. I always think they can be best enjoyed as a large wall hanging or framed as a piece of art. After all they are all magical masterpieces in themselves!
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