Morocco is a country with a lot of traditions and cultural diversity. For that reason, its cultural and artistic manifestations are very recognized all over the world. And for us who are lovers of decoration and a house that reflects our trips and adventures with pieces from around the world, we could not miss writing about these textiles in the…
These days of sun and our terrace soon to be finished, encouraged me to create an inspiration board. I have been looking for ideas to decorate terraces, balconies or gardens with bohemian style pieces. A little color that goes with this season of the year and many different textures in each decorative element to create a bohemian outdoor area. And…
If you are a romantic and lover of thematic decoration, this post is for you. I’m talking about a Peruvian-themed wedding! And the best, in Peru itself. Maybe it sounds a little crazy and hard to believe, especially because planning a wedding in another country should require a little (really, quite) difficult logistics.Wendy is a Peruvian resident in the US…
Happy New Year to all of you! This is the first post of 2019 and although I’ve been a little disappeared from social network, it was to take advantage of these mini holidays and spent the time with my little ones. I am here again and recharged of energy to take back the blog, Instagram and Facebook. How have you…
These traditional Peruvian textiles are called Frazadas, which means blankets or bed covers. But these Frazadas are thick handwoven, and heavy enough to be used as rugs. Frazadas are 100% sheep wool textiles woven by hand and hand-dyed in the rural villages of the Andes by Aymara women in Peru. They use old techniques inherited through generations; it takes weeks to…
Trine Skoller brings her love for ethnic textiles from her profession as a fashion designer into the decoration of her house. She is the owner and creative director of Stella Nova.A fascinating selection of colors, materials and patterns create an eclectic home with furniture and decorative pieces ranging from Eames chairs, vintage furniture to Peruvian rugs. This house is a…
In a previous post we saw different types of ethnic rugs, each with its own characteristics that make them beautiful and unique. If you choose to buy one or more, here are some tips on where and how to put them at home to get the most out of your room and your rugs.1.- They can be placed on the…
The designs and colors of ethnic rugs and blankets transport us to their places of origin and transmit their culture and roots. These rugs are very versatile as they adapt very well to different decorative styles, different uses and placed in different areas.Ethnic rugs are more used in bohemian style decoration, where 6 types stand out from the rest: Moroccan…