Los Musgoamigos

Image: Camilla Engman

Thank you Camilla Engman and Karin Eriksson for introducing me to Chilean doll maker and textile artist Francisca Robles. I wish I could have seen this exhibition at Manos last year.

Combining traditional Latin American doll making techniques passed down from her grandmother with modern, vibrant recycled fabric remnants, I can imagine Francisca's original but also timeless Los Musgoamigos appealing to young and old alike. 

I think some of you will enjoy browsing her blog, chock-full of wonderful textile creations (just look at this quilt inspired by a child's drawing, for example). I am particularly impressed with these dolls below, made from old newspaper. Amazing what you can make when you put your mind too it, isn't it?

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Francisca"s work is available in a couple of shops in Sweden and a number of places in Chile (see list of stockists and prices on her blog). She also has a small big cartel shop so keep your eye out for updates there. I have a feeling we'll be hearing a lot about this doll maker in 2011.

Reduce-Reuse-Recycle!

Tucked Up Nicely

I don't know about you, but these three photographs of Karen Barbé's latest commission make me happy. Not only do I love the gorgeous hand-embroidered organic cotton sateen sheets she's designed for a friend's first child, but also the beautiful way in which she's presented them.  I'm not surprised though, everything Karen undertakes is special.

Makes me feel like I'm three years' old, tucked up in bed waiting for a bedtime story. So cosy.

I hope you'll take the time to explore Karen's exquisite blog and shop (currently offering a 15% discount).

Sweet dreams!

Christobal Schmal

I dipped into the wonderful, colourful world of Cristóbal Schmal yesterday and loved everything I saw. I think you'll enjoy his work too...

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