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Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Les Indiennes.

Another post on block-print? Well, I am so taken by these beautiful Indian Kalamkari inspired designs by Mary Mulcahy, the one behind Les Indiennes.I am sure many of you are aware of the amazing line of products by Les Indiennes, but what I really liked is use of just one or two colours, using Kalamkari technique which traditionally uses multiple colours.
Kalamkari is an ancient Indian Art which involves dyeing of sun-bleached cotton fabrics with natural dyes and then hand-block printing with carved wooden blocks.Les Indiennes has products in various materials like fabric, paper & felt.You can view & buy their products online and get inspired by these dreamy images in their Inspirational Flip Book.
This is so soothing, so summery, so cool and so inspiring:-)
(images from Les Indiennes.com)
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36 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 2:19 AM

    yes, feel absolutely fresh!lovely!

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  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    how beautiful! Love the subtle yet fascinating sets! I can just imagine the feel of that soft cotton quilt on that bed!

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  3. UnknownMay 8, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Hello Archana, I wanted to reach out to you via Email. I have a vague idea as in what i want my home to be. Wanted to share with you and get some ideas.Let me know how I can reach out to you.

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  4. SreeluMay 8, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Arch, Black and white prints so beautiful and classic. kalamkari is such a beautiful art

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  5. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    hi arch,
    i absolutely adore your blog and always visit especially when i'm feeling blue =)
    i have a question about the latest entry -- isn't kalamkari hand painted and not block-printed? i thought kalamkari is the art from southern andhra of using vegetable dyes to paint on cloth... could you clarify?
    may you blog another hundred years!

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  6. Archana Srinivas PotteryMay 8, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    Roma, masalamagic-Thanks:-))
    preeti- It's archanasr_2000@yahoo.com
    sreelu- Yes, Kalamkari is really a beautiful art:-))
    Anon~ You are right 'Kalamkari' is an art where sun-bleached cottons are dyed and then either handpainted or hand-block printed:-)
    Both techniques are used:-)
    Yes and it is an art from Andhra Pradesh:-)
    Thanks:-)

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  7. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 11:28 PM

    Oh my god, my knees are going weak...absolute beauties....I am in love with them....you have a great blog and I loved your home in the dream decor.....I can't resist anything ethnic and traditional.....awesome....

    Note : How do you stencil on walls...the one you did for your daughter's room....maybe you can write a post on that to help amateurs likes me......loved it..

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  8. AnonymousMay 9, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    I love block prints, really nice post Arch. Hope you're well : )

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  9. YoliMay 10, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    Those fabrics are to die for. I have Les Indiennes booked marked on my blog as well. One day I will have one of those pretty fabrics.

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  10. GillMay 10, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    Amazing Arch!
    I loved all of them. They would look great in the little spa ;D

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  11. AnonymousMay 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    Stunning and inspiring! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. MélanieMay 13, 2008 at 4:20 AM

    Here in Provence , les indiennes came to us and we love to use them in our interior decoration

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  13. AnonymousMay 13, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Hi Arch,
    Love all the fabrics you share. Adore Indian paisleys! I haven't seen so much in white and black before. Very nice. Perfect color combo.

    Hope all is well.
    xo
    Constance

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  14. PeaMay 13, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    what stunning designs!

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  15. ChandanMay 13, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    love the flip book, stunning motifs, textures and colours..thanks for sharing!

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  16. purple areaMay 14, 2008 at 2:57 AM

    Lovely colours and pattern.

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  17. AshleyL.May 15, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    oh my goodness! you have my personal award of favorite post that i have read today! i love all of these pictures! thank you so much for sharing! :)

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  18. AnonymousMay 19, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    Wowwww.

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  19. AnonymousMay 20, 2008 at 5:38 AM

    saw these patterns on footwear. it looked great. only if it were on rugs

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  20. VineetaMay 21, 2008 at 6:08 AM

    Gorgeous stuff archana. And like u said, what makes this so beautiful is the minimal use of colour.

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  21. Amber CargileMay 22, 2008 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful! I have a block print duvet cover and shams on my bed. I love the simplicity!

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  22. 72 and sunnyMay 22, 2008 at 11:56 PM

    don't get me started i LOVE les indiennes. great post! thanks!

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  23. AshleyL.May 29, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    hands down! blockprint is my absolute favorite!

    i always leave your blog so excited and inspired... and missing india :)

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  24. LIBERTY POST EDITORJune 2, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    I agree whole heartedly! What natural berries? would have been used to dye them. Are they all blue and burgundy?

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  25. MélanieJune 6, 2008 at 12:16 AM

    where have you been ?? We are waiting for new posts and above all one : I've tagged you !

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  26. Lotus ReadsJune 7, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    Oh, man, I am SO GLAD I found you! I work for a beautiful store in the "Linens" department and your blog is right up my alley, thank you for posting all these wonderful finds!

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  27. MurielJune 8, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    I Love the books!

    Very inspiring!

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  28. MurielJune 8, 2008 at 4:36 AM

    I love your blog.

    Lovely colours.

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  29. Stylkist TeamJune 9, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    Oh, these prints are so beautiful. Such a contemporary take on something so traditional. Brilliant! I am a fan of Les Indiennes :-)

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  30. Stylkist TeamJune 9, 2008 at 5:25 AM

    Beautiful! I am officially a fan of Les Indiennes :-). These pictures are such a fresh and contemporary take on the traditional print:-)

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  31. Absolutely FabulousJune 11, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    Hi! went through your blog and your posts and images are so beautiful, rich and vibrant!

    i sent you an email. will put your blog among my faves.

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  32. mondocherryJune 30, 2008 at 5:03 AM

    Love the brown and white colourway. So comfortable looking and yet so stylish.
    Clare

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  33. all*over*printJuly 3, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    I'm a fan of block print those looks both modern and legend

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  34. ArtnavyJuly 8, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    thanks for teh baithak pic in take a seat

    it inspired us to do our own

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  35. AnonymousJuly 8, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    I love love love your blog Archana :) I'm a student in New York moving to a tiny room soon and have got so many ideas, only thing is here it's 15 times the price of what u get back home :( but I'll hunt high and low and ask the resources to keep sending from home. Thanks once again :)

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  36. AnonymousJuly 23, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    Beautiful. However, extremely expensive.

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