Grain has partnered with Guatemalan natural dye co-ops for a new textiles collection that will launch in New York at ICFF in May 2013. Although they’ve been working in Guatemala now for many years, the Grain duo of Chelsea Green and James Minola decided to rethink all their textile projects solely using unbleached or naturally dyed hand spun Guatemalan cotton. Photo by Charlie Schuck After many experiments and learning, the collection features arious dyeing and weaving techniques, such as ikat and drop loop stitch created in collaboration with local Guatemalan artisans as well as artisans from Antigua. The new items include woven throw pillows, Turkish-style hand and bath towels, and cotton necklaces. Jaspé Pillow (available in two sizes) Laguna Pillow (available in two sizes) Antigua Band Bath Towel Antigua Stripe Bath Towel Chi-Chi Natural Dye Necklaces Photo by Charlie Schuck Unless otherwise noted, all photos courtesy of Grain.

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Natural Dye Textiles from Grain

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London-educated, Mumbai-based architect and designer Avni Sejpal, of Studio Avni , brings her varied training, from graphic design to textiles to fashion, to every design she produces, including the Faceted Tactile Light Collection. Faceted Brass Chandelier – Bijoux Lights (first image also) Using traditional materials like brass, copper, stainless steel, and bronze, along with materials like PVC sheets, they are cut and then either linked or stitched together to form the geometric forms of each fixture. Faceted Brass Chandelier – Bijoux Lights (closeup) The texture created is unbelievable and it’s hard to imagine that these are not made from paper. Faceted Copper Dome – Bijoux Lights Faceted Copper Dome – Bijoux Lights (underneath) Faceted Tactile Table Lamp – Black PVC Faceted Tactile Table Lamp (closeup) Faceted Tactile Floor Lamp – White PVC Faceted Tactile Floor Lamp (closeup) Photos by Sebastian Zachariah Photographix

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Faceted Tactile Light Collection by Studio Avni

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After spending three winter seasons snowboarding in Chamonix, France, and a year in Hanoi, Vietnam working with students, Swedish designer  Jacob Granat started his own company importing and selling furniture, lamps and textiles back in 2006. He quickly realized that selling them wasn’t as much fun as making them himself, so he enrolled in a cabinet-making course, then in university. Now, freshly degreed in furniture design, Granat showed his line ”The Sound of Forest” at the Stockholm Furniture Fair and Superstudio Piu, Milan this year.

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Friday Five with Jacob Granat

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The Accordion Cabinet by designer Elisa Strozyk and artist Sebastian Neeb is a bookshelf that stands on long legs with a set of flexible doors. Opening and closing the cabinet resembles the folding of an accordion, thus its name. Using wooden textiles, the duo was able to get the look they desired while still allowing the cabinet doors to flex easily

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Accordion Cabinet by Elisa Strozyk and Sebastian Neeb

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Yum. Love me some Judy Ross textiles . Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Judy Ross

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Bonnie J. Smith is an artist who creates modern, abstract textiles including quilts and wall hangings. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Bonnie J. Smith

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Galería Mexicana de Diseño (GMD) was created by Mexican designer and visionary Carmen Cordera Lascurain in 1990, and for the last 20 years it has been a platform for the promotion and commercialization of contemporary Mexican and international design in all forms, ranging from furniture to textiles, jewelry, graphics, as well as product and architectural design to establish a dialog between design, the audience and the client. To commemorate GMD’s 20th anniversary, they have published a book entitled 20 Years of Design in Mexico that brings together their best exhibitions, the significance of the Gallery, and the leading role it has played in Mexico City. It includes commentaries by renowned designers and communication specialists talking about design in Mexico. In addition, they are also launching a special line of products called 20/20 (perfect vision), selecting the most outstanding and representative expressions of Mexican design through the products of 20 experienced designers and 20 young talents, all for sale at the Gallery and other designated sites. Here is a sampling of the products

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Galería Mexicana de Diseño

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I am currently crushing on Suki Cheema textiles. I’m pretty sure some of these are going to end up in my house this year.

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Current Obsession: Suki Cheema

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Interior designers take note: Création Baumann , known for their high-quality textiles has added a new graphic floral fabric into their Living Line called Rosalie . Love it! Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook ! © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings , Interior Design | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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Rosalie by Création Baumann

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