Les Indiennes is such an inspiring portal to worlds beyond, ethic prints and patterns continue to inspire and amaze me and Les Indiennes makes some of the loveliest I’ve seen. I’ve known about them for awhile, but after reading their personal story today in the Washington Post I felt inclined to blog about this online jewel.
Based in Tucson, Arizona, Les Indiennes is American designer Mary Bergtold-Mulcahy and Indian designer Srinivas Pitchuka. Together, they design and produce eco-friendly fabrics from organically grown cotton and natural dyes. Made entirely by hand using India’s traditional Kalamkari method. You can shop them online for bedding, tabletop, pillows, wallpaper and books, fabric by the yard, and felt pillows and slippers — They have it all! It appears as though they only ship within the U.S. currently but you can email them to inquire further (info AT lesindiennes.com). They have retail showrooms in America, Europe, South Africa, and Australia if you’d like to view them in a shop nearest to you click here.
Their online flipbook is a brilliant way to present their collection. It’s so easy to quickly view their gorgeous homewares styled to perfection in magnificent spaces. I love how they’ve merged eastern and western design into a modern eco-friendly collection, I find it all very sophisticated, calming, and cozy.
(images from les indiennes)
July 10th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Oh yes I’ve seen their designs before and have always wondered who these people are, so thanks!
July 10th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I love this post, and their website. I love Indian and Moroccan design. Take care!
July 11th, 2008 at 12:42 am
So refreshing! I love the details in the design.Thank you for introducing them and their flip book is worth checking out
July 11th, 2008 at 6:16 am
WOW!!! Love the flip book, so wonderfully done!!
Thanks!
July 11th, 2008 at 11:23 am
I love the cultural flair that you can see in all their prints! And the fact that their products are eco-friendly makes it perfect for my green home. Just wish it was a little more affordable…
July 12th, 2008 at 6:09 am
I have actually had lunch with Mary Mulcahy–so unassuming and “real”. I bought from them when the business was based out of her home in Tucson which is GORGEOUS and lots of the photos are shot there. We used the runners on tabletops for my daughter’s wedding…every table was different but went together so beautifully. Great things!
July 13th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Hello Decor8-
your post made me look through my Les Indiennes stash and I have listed some pieces on Ebay–I’m not trying to advertise :) just to let you know about a good deal (I’ve listed at a fraction of retail!) Hope you can use the information!
February 24th, 2010 at 1:04 am
just recently fell in love with Les Indiennes…their retailer link is currently being updated and as I am desperately seeking to buy their Tree of Life Wall Hanging in Blue (which is currently unavailable & was told they’re not sure if it will be in future) I am hoping someone might see this post and point me in the right direction to US-based retailers many thanks!