Philosophy of the Tent:

The best decorating and design takes inspiration from what was once done before. Whether it is in architecture, antiques, art, it all stems from a mix of inspiration and knowledge. I believe it is a duty to pass on and share the knowledge, and by no means do I think I have great knowledge, in fact the more I know the less I know.
This blog is a way not to forget what I have learned and what was kindly passed onto to me by a great many fascinating people. I thank you all.


Thursday, 21 April 2011

Tensira: Made in Africa


KAS fabrics

The most exciting find of the year so far goes to Tensira, creators of remarkable West African textiles, furniture and accessories.  Hand made by local artisans the Tensira duo of Tuulia Makinen and Hamidou Diallo are both encouraging and protecting crafts that are so far little known to the west.  Their striped weaves could sit as comfortably in the Hamptons or Hydra and the vegetable dyed Indigos would line the walls of a gentleman’s London study beautifully.  Fine Rattan furniture banishes hideous polypropylene forever and their crisp, fresh bed and table linens are perfect for dreamy spring and summer days and balmy evening suppers!



Images courtesy of Grégoire Voevodsky

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