Have you heard of huipil? A huipil (pronounced “wipil”) is a traditional blouse worn by many indigenous Mayan women in Mexico and Central America. And it’s absolutely beautiful. Typically woven on a large back strap loom, the patterned garment is … Read More
“I spy with my little eye……” Do you remember this childhood game where you looked for something of interest for the other player to guess and then gave clues to describe it? Well, take a walk in the city on … Read More
Take a virtual safari and search for “mudcloth” or what is properly referred to as bogolanfini. Like us, you’ll soon discover many beautiful patterns, artfully painted by Malian artists to decorate this native fabric.
Is it “mudcloth” or is it … Read More
We’re in the midst of a love affair with Argyle. It’s probably the symmetry and the crisp, clean lines; it’s so proper. Argyle patterns have such a rich history going back as it is known to be used since to … Read More
Take a peek at the organic & neutral pattern designs that are inspiring us this week. Calming, isn’t it? It’s easy to get swept away in tropical, bold, summer prints, but sometimes your senses need a refresh, and these … Read More
Ode to Matisse
Welcome to Genue!
Inspired by you… Created by you… Genuinely you…
A favorite artist of mine is Henri Matisse. Matisse was born to a family of weavers and grew up in the textile town of Bohain-en-Vermandois, France. … Read More
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