LES INDIENNES

Hace catorce años, escribí a la creadora de les Indiennes. La decubrí en un artículo de una revista americana, Victoria. Tardó nada en contestarme. Me mandó un precioso sobre pintado a mano con muestras de tela y una carta personalizada escrita a mano. Desde aquel día, intuí, que Les Indiennes llegaría muy lejos y así ha sido.

Hoy es una de las compañías de telas más conocidas y mas populares entre un público bohemian-chic, entre los gypsetters, y gente enemorada del romanticismo, de la India, de lo artesanal y del verano. Eso es lo que respiran sus telas. Por éso me ha sido tan fácil enamorarme de ellas.

Comparto con vosotros ese sobre tan especial  y, asímismo, os dejo con su website.

Estoy segura que seréis muchos los que os enamoraréis de les Indiennes...

Mary Mulcahy, Founder

"I launched Les Indiennes in 2002, a happy result of my own yearning for beautiful hand-blocked textiles. I had a vivid picture in mind of naturally dyed cotton, with airy patterns of big, single colored motifs. Unable to locate anything anywhere, and utterly possessed by the idea of these fresh, simple designs, I decided to go to the source and create my own.

A craftsman named Srinivas from a tiny village in southern India responded, and I knew at once that his work was what I wanted. Srinivas is one of very few craftsman who still practice the ancient art of kalamkari, an extremely complex printing method.

Because of the kalamkari process, Les Indiennes is and will always be a small and exclusive company. The numerous steps and time required simply cannot be rushed- however, the process can be slowed down by monsoons, festivals, etc.!

I would say that my guiding light is seeing exquisite beauty in what many consider a humble craft and translating these designs and products for the western market. I am always working on new block-print patterns and forging new partnerships with artisans in developing countries. The joy of collaborating with skilled craftsmen and women and, the honor of contributing to the support of families and villages are rewards that I frankly did not anticipate, but that now have become essential aspects of my work."