Scandinavian Grace
The best of Scandinavian design under one roof? Scandinavian Grace, one of Williamsburg, Brooklyn's most refreshing new shops, carries a beautifully curated collection of the best in home design from Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland--and they are introducing products not yet seen in the American market. After a visit to Sri's showroom, make sure to drop-in on nearby Scandinavian Grace--or better yet, visit their online shop via the link provided here. You'll be inspired.
Selvedge Magazine
The magazine for anyone interested in textiles. This London-based magazine is beautifully produced and filled with fascinating content. Sri is very pleased to contribute to this magazine, which, literally, covers the world of textiles.
Ann Wood
The birds fashioned from vintage textiles created by this Brooklyn artist are irresistable, gorgeous and sing with personality. Ann Wood's big, blousy boats of papier mache with vintage textile sails are magical. Comb through this site and lift your spirits. And order your own, custom made bird!
Liza Dalby
The cultural anthropologist and author of 'Geisha' and 'Kimono--Fashioning Culture' (two de rigueur books for those interested in Japanese culture) has compiled an amazingly interesting website which talks about Liza Dalby and her interests--and are they interesting. Learn in a wonderfully animated way about Japan's Heian Period and its culture, about the life of a geisha, and about the aspects of Japanese culture--past and present--which fascinate this fascinating author and historian. Spend time here. It's worth it.
Gallery Granpie
Gallery Granpie is a wonderful store with locations in Tokyo and Kyoto. Their selection of ethnographic items from Spain and India, especially, are remarkably well-chosen. But the big surprise at Gallery Granpie is the fantastically beautiful clothing designed in-house and made of superb Indian hand-loomed cloth. Any visit to Tokyo or Kyoto deserves a call in to Gallery Granpie.
Sara
Sara in New York City is a haven for hand-made Japanese ceramics.
Featuring the work of Hanako Nakazato of the famous Nakazato family of
Karatsu, Kyushu, Japan and Malcolm Wright, the esteemed American potter
and ceramic artist, Sara's rich palette of offerings in ceramics, glass
and table-top items in unrivaled.
Habutextiles.com
Habu Texiles is a New York based studio and showroom that promotes hand woven and hand-knitted fabrics of natural materials, many of which are hand-dyed. The exhibition space shows exceptional weavers and hand loomed cloth is available for purchase. Habu is known for their fantastic selection of over 400 types of natural yarns including hemp bark and paper, as well as Japanese weaving supplies.
Riyazdesign.com
Alexander Gorlizki's collaborations with the Jaipur-based painter, Riyaz Uddin, are miniature painted gems of exquisite delicacy and strange beauty. These works are covetable and can be custom ordered.
Chakrapani.com
Chakrapani is a world-renowned Vedic Astrologer from Kerala, South India. He was born into a traditional Hindu family of illustrious astrologers where the practice of Astrology has been passed from father to son for centuries. He is available for consultation by phone or in person, and it is a privilege to engage in an astrological reading with this master astrologer.
Fengshuitextiles.com
Not only will Michelle Greenhouse apply her mastery of feng shui to guide you through a consultation for your living and business space, she can also produce custom textiles calibrated to improve your life and spirit.
lynhughesphoto.com
Lyn Hughes' expert photography illustrates this site.Her broad repertory includes travel, still life, Broadway, corporate, weddings and events. She is based in New York City.
asiaticakc.com
Sophisticated and beautiful women's clothing and accessories created from antique Japanese kimono.Fifi White and Elizabeth Wilson have re-defined simple chic with their collections of women's apparel.
kokochineseart.com
A gallery of Chinese works of art and furniture for the serious collector.Ko's collection of Song and Ming Dynasty wooden sculpture is stunning as is his custom furniture based on classical Chinese examples.
Kasuri Home
Catalina Arocena's chic website showcases her mordern home furnishing designed and made from vintage Japanese textiles. The choice of quilts, pillows, throws and curtains are each one-of-a-kind, and in themselves they are collectible.
