A few weeks ago we inaugurated an occasional series of salon-style conversations with fascinating people in design and sustainability, hosted live on the Manuma Facebook page. A recording of our chat with Mary Ruth Shields, fellow Hartford-area fashion social entrepreneur, is now available on YouTube – and you can watch it here: […]
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Fresh Eire: Contemporary design from Ireland
This will not be the typical St. Patrick's Day-themed design post. There will be no reference to the following: claddagh rings, shamrocks, leprechauns, potatoes, cartoon policemen, Aran sweaters, alcoholism, anything green. I want to talk about examples of cool, modern Irish design. Mourne Textiles Shaggy Dog handloomed wool cushions This loopy weave was shown […]
Exhibit: Shaker design featured in Paris and New Britain
bur bowtie (c) Allie McConnell, photographed at Canterbury Shaker Village, Vermont Today brings the opening of Li Edelkoort's art gallery in Paris. Edelkoort is the founder of Trend Union, a highly influential trend forecasting company. She herself is a significant proponent of artisans, textile craft, and sustainable fashion production. The first exhibition at Edelkoort […]
Inspiration from a hidden gem
Lots of changes going on here between Manuma, Analogue Chic, work, and life. I took a break a couple of weekends ago, and my timing was perfect as I made my way to the New Britain Museum of American Art during the grand opening of the new Art & Education Building. I loved this […]