by freshlyfound | Aug 25, 2015 | decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled, recycled clothing, sari, wedding
My passion for collecting saris is no secret. I have a huge collection, neatly coiled into shelves in my studio. I have used saris to make bags, to create furoshiki wrapping, to make necklaces and brooches, tablecloths, cushion covers (blue cushions above),...
by freshlyfound | Feb 9, 2015 | decor, DIY, personal
A studio is an artist’s or worker’s workroom. The word studio is derived from the Italian: studio, from Latin: studium, from studere, meaning to study or zeal. Wikipedia I love my home studio space – but I adore it all that much more when...
by freshlyfound | Jun 24, 2014 | Fabric and textiles, inspiration, Japanese, jewelery
Japanese styled fabric flower necklace created from local vintage sari fabric. Threaded with a hand-twisted cotton cord and finished off with touches of crochet. Kanzashi Necklace – Available as a Boutique Limited Edition option from Freshly Found More colour...
by freshlyfound | Jun 9, 2014 | Fabric and textiles, inspiration
Azuma Bukuro Bags – Quite a mouthful! A clever and simple traditional Japanese style bag. Also called a wrap bag or triangle bag. [I believe Azuma means East and Bukuro means bag or wrapping] It’s made from a rectangle of fabric that’s...
by freshlyfound | Oct 25, 2013 | paper craft
I don’t think I’ve seen a hummingbird in real life. Here in Southern Africa, we have similar sunbirds, but no true hummingbirds. We’ve seen a couple of hummingbird images on the net in the last few days with the unfolding of the Woolworths /...
