Tag: Handcrafted
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Aso Oke fabric: Nigerian Fabric
Loveknits in content collaboration with Design Indaba came across an amazing designer that we would want to feature this time. Fabric: Aso Oke Place: Nigeria Designer and photographer: Tunde Owolabi The process of making Aso Oke is time-consuming and manual. Ready-made yarn can now be sourced cheaply, but historically cotton was picked, processed and dyed…
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Good Read:Artisan Eatware: Handcrafted Ceramic
A happy collaboration with Design Indaba. And another beautiful creation, handcrafted ceramic eatware/cookware: After 20 years of making ceramic food dishes for her own use, designer Caroline Schulz Vieira felt it would be natural to take the next step and share with others the joy she experiences with handcrafted vessels as daily eatware. Now running…
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Porcelain Jewellery: Cape Town, Africa
When she was asked to be part of an annual ceramics and sculpture exhibition, ceramicist Alexia Klompje thought back to her childhood for inspiration. The exhibition was titled “From African Earth; a Celebration of Ceramics”, and Klompe wanted to find a way to express her understanding of Africa and the concept of celebration through her…
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Buddhism: Handmade from Nepal
Share. Connect. Love. Smile Loveknits has collaborated with a beautiful and an honest organization. We were happy to meet such good people who wanted to help everyone. World needs more lively people! ABOUT BUDDHISM Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development mostly. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of…
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Wooden Tie, Kolkata, West bengal
Foldable Wooden Tie! A piece of art. A collectible and a piece of sheer creativity! Kuber Sircar, a man of diverse interest and skills. He is a musician, an artist and a really good human being. Since his childhood he was always interested in doing something different or differently. Born on 7th July, 1933 at Chattagram,…
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Patwa Jewellery: Patwa, Rajasthan
Patwa Jewellery Beautiful Color threads and stones to go with your ethnic or fusion wardrobe. Add a hint of Rajasthan to your wardrobe. The freshness and the simplicity of Patwa Jewellry is what makes it the most unique. We at loveknits want to show you some of our collections! The Patwa are involved in selling…
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Patachitra Bottles: Odisha
The word Patachitra is derived from the Sanskrit word “pata”, which means a painted piece of cloth, a picture, a tablet, a bottle or a plate; “chitra” means painting or picture. The tradition of making Patachitra paintings goes back to the 8th century AD. Patachitra today is a shining example of an age…
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Sikki Grass Weaving: Bihar, India
Sikki grass is grown in the wet and marshy area around the rivers and pounds in North Bihar. It is grown in the area of heavy rainfall. This golden grass is usually collected by Harijans in the rainy season. The dry grass is then sold by them at the Haat or local market by the…