A New Twist for Traditional African Textile

Shweshwe (shwe-shwe) a traditional African textile with a wonderfully rich history, has been around for a very long time, but more recently due to it's perfectly geometrically print, the rich colour and strength of the fabric, it is now being used in Interior Decor - see post on Vintage Rose Studio. An example of it's use as "upholstery for chair pads" is shown in the photograph above.

Picture: Gena D Photography. Taken at Rust in White, Cullinan, South Africa

Collections and Displays

I am often asked "what can I do to make a quick impact or change in my space?" As I recently wrote an article for Vintage Rose Studio regarding collections and displays, I'm linking it to the Naturally Inspired blog, as an intro on what can be done with collections of things.

As this is evidently a topic of interest, I will in the near future, write a number of articles on how to create maximum impact in your space(s), what you can do to make quick changes, how best to handle all the "clutter" and things we amass. So here's a start, take a look....

Picture: Better Homes & Gardens Gallery