How a creation is born "From our Workshop"
Greetings! Today, I feel great joy connecting with you through our very first blog post.
Every creator has their own unique way. Many choose to specialise in a specific type, such as jewellery, and build their brand around that. Seeing the wide variety of our creations, you often ask me: "How do you manage to do it all by yourself?"
The answer lies in my childhood. From a young age, I used to watch the older women embroidering, knitting, and sewing. I was very stubborn; I wanted to try it myself straight away. I grew up with a deep love for nature, colours, unique style, and anything to do with women. This explains my need to engage with so many different things.
For me, creation is a chain that evolves step by step:
The initial spark: It all starts with a material — a fabric, a stone, a flower. I instantly sketch what I imagine on paper.
The realization (The Kaftan): I design, cut, and sew every single kaftan myself. My guiding principle is always how I would feel wearing it. I want it to be breezy, comfortable, casual, yet elegant at the same time. I create only one piece of each design. They are all one of a kind, unique, just like every woman.
The magic of colours (Shibori Technique): After sewing, it is time for my great passion: tie-dyeing the fabrics. I exclusively use dyes that are friendly to humans and the environment. I map out the layout in my mind and then let the technique work its magic.
The finishing touch: As soon as I see the dyed fabric, I pick up my brush to perfect the piece with hand-painted details.
Completing the style: The result guides me to the next step. Looking at the finished kaftan, I design the corresponding jewellery, hat, or sandal to accompany it.
This is my own kind of magic: seeing an idea evolve down to the very last detail.
What inspires you in your daily life? I would love to read your comments below the post!
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With love from our island,