Mood Indigo

Our bone inlay box has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each box is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.

This beautiful indigo bone inlay box features a traditional botanical pattern. Adorned with intricately carved recycled and naturally occurring bone, it takes a team of individual artisans to create a single box. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden frame in the intricate pattern featured on the box. The third and final master artisan fills the outline of the pattern with colored resin to create the background. Additional team members sand and seal the box before it is complete.

We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate floral pattern and the indigo resin background. Our bone inlay box makes a great place to stash jewelry, remote controls or office essentials. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.

Our strands of decorative, recycled glass beads are handmade by a fair trade cooperative of women artisans in Ghana whose entire process harnesses locally sourced and recycled materials. The rich history of beads in the region dates back to the ancient times when they were used as the King’s currency. Today, they are a vital part of the artisan economy.

To create each bead, the artisans use a rock to break apart glass bottles and grind them into a powder. The powder is then placed in clay molds and fired. Once the glass has melted into a liquid, they use a cassava leaf stem to poke a hole through the bead. The beads form as they cool before being polished with sand and water.

The colors chosen for each bead invoke specific meanings embedded by their creators; depending on the shade, beads can represent wealth, fertility, and purity. Strung together on a large strand, they are a unique and beautiful representation of a traditional Ghanian craft.

Our recycled glass bead strands are a colorful addition to any coffee table, bookshelf or bar cart. Every purchase directly supports our fair trade and environmentally friendly artisan cooperative in Ghana.

Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic indigo textile on the outside from Burkina Faso, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.

Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.

To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.

Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.

Our Blue and White Porcelain Pot is handmade by a third-generation artisan family from the “Porcelain Capital” of China, where pottery has been produced for 1,700 years. Each step of the pot making process is done by hand, from sourcing and preparing the clay, to painting, and finally glazing each pot. While our pot is new, it has been painted in the antique style of traditional Chinese porcelain.

The first step in making a pot is to mix the clay by hand and foot. The creator stomps and molds the clay on a large mound until it is tender and ready. The clay is then shaped into the pot’s desired size. It is left to naturally air dry, which takes several weeks depending on the weather. After the pot has dried, our master artisans paint the desired outline with cobalt, then fill the pattern with natural colors. The pot is then fired in a high temperature kiln. The result is the finest quality porcelain that is completely handmade.

Our Double Happiness pot is decorated with the Chinese symbol for joy. Often the character is associated with the Lunar New Year celebrations and is also the symbol found all over the wedding ceremony, as well as on gifts for the bride and groom.

Our Blue and White Porcelain Pot is handmade by a third-generation artisan family from the “Porcelain Capital” of China, where pottery has been produced for 1,700 years. Each step of the pot making process is done by hand, from sourcing and preparing the clay, to painting, and finally glazing each pot. While our pot is new, it has been painted in the antique style of traditional Chinese porcelain.

The first step in making a pot is to mix the clay by hand and foot. The creator stomps and molds the clay on a large mound until it is tender and ready. The clay is then shaped into the pot’s desired size. It is left to naturally air dry, which takes several weeks depending on the weather. After the pot has dried, our master artisans paint the desired outline with cobalt, then fill the pattern with natural colors. The pot is then fired in a high temperature kiln. The result is the finest quality porcelain that is completely handmade.

Our Fish pot is decorated with symbols frequently used to represent good luck. Pieces adorned with this symbol (which some say are a koi fish) are often displayed in homes to bring the residents good fortune and a long life.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.

The cotton fabric is first handwoven on looms and then dyed using the leaves from the indigofera tinctoria plant. To create the dye, artisans grind the leaves into a pulp and then set them out to dry in the hot sun for several days. After the leaf pulp has dried, it is mixed in a fermented ash and water solution to form a binder for the dye.

Each piece of indigo has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Pillows are a luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic indigo textile on the outside from Burkina Faso, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.

Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.

To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.

Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.

Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic indigo textile on the outside from Burkina Faso, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.

Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.

To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.

Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.