Malabar Trading began life as a small shop in Bridport and continues to be a busy and thriving business. There is a wide variety of goods for sale including many unique items. There are kilims, small rugs, saddlebag cushions, cotton filled quilts, silk quilts, silk clothing, nightwear, curtains, bedspreads and tablecloths, even hand painted Turkish ceramic tiles, Indian ceramic knobs and bone handles. A beautiful range of Japanese ceramics, glass lamps, silver jewellery and much, much more.
The Malabar Trading shop opened in 2001 in the vibrant market town of Bridport in Dorset. The aim has always been to provide personally selected, hand crafted items from around the world. They stock items of the finest quality which display the great craft and skill of the world’s textile artisans. Malabar Trading go directly to suppliers and manufacturers in other parts of the world to acquire new stock. Their trips abroad never involve a quick visit to the local market to pick up the latest cheap, synthetic products! They have taken many years to find suppliers who can provide products of the highest quality whilst maintaining their ethical standards.
From India they have an extensive range of Kashmir, range of pure cotton, hand block printed textiles and hand painted crafts. The range of hand block printed cotton textiles includes voile curtain panels, quilted bedcovers, duvet sets, cot, quilts, cushion covers, bedspreads, napkins, tablecloths and kimonos. For further detail, pls follow this Link.
We proudly announce the forthcoming exhibition of limited edition prints and paintings at Harrods, created by the one and only Ellen McGrath. Ellen McGrath studied in King’s college London . She was then inspired to travel to Japan, where modern and tradition assimilate together, and where her creativity founded Anzu (means apricot in Japanese).
Anzu is a Shoreditch base design company creating stationery and variety of gifts items, like hand painted illustration. With her attention and passion on a decorative hand-painted look. Anzu feature illustrations of everything from peonies, hearts, diamonds to leopard print shoes. But her greatest key passion is the beauty of jewellery. Her paintings reveal pure gracefulness, attention to detail, and a bright rich use of colour. The jewellery reflects beauty of all ages and decades. Brilliant sapphires, blue diamonds, chunky gold chains and heady rubies perfectly divulge across this unique and glamorous collection. Everything unique and limited edition print is signed by the designer and hand-decorated with Swarovski crystals. Renowned for their brilliance and clarity, these crystals add a luxurious touch to an already sumptuous collection.
Anzu is available worldwide. You’ll find her unique pieces across Europe, the US, Australia and Japan. Anzu’s loyal and continually evolving customer base includes such upscale retailers such as Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges, the GTC, Quartier 206 in Berlin,Tomorrowland in Japan, and Kensington Palace.
Situated in the centre of Maastricht is the former Kruisheren cloister, dating from the fifteenth century. Together with the monumental gothic church, this complex has been transformed into a very special designer hotel.
The interior has been created by the internationally renowned interior designer Henk Vos. The beautiful pieces of light installation artwork is created by the German light installation artist Ingo Maurer.
The Kruisherenhotel Maastricht works closely with Beauty Institute La Vie d’Or which is situated in the Maastricht quarter Wyck. We can offer you as a guest a complete stay, so you can pamper your body and mind. This contemporary institute has a wide range of treatments in well-being and skin improvement. With passion and care they compose treatments with the Italian top brand “Comfort Zone”. Experience the ultimate feeling of well-being and indulge yourself with a relaxing facial and body treatment. From the beginning till the end you will enjoy the contemporary way of treatment, a nice atmosphere and a personal approach.
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Enjoy breathtaking beaches, idyllic Indian villages in the north of Goa during a two-week yoga and self-realisation retreat. The Ashiyana Yoga Retreat Centre, located on unspoiled Mandrem Beach offers calm and deep relaxation. It is also an ideal starting point to discover Goa, it’s villages, little towns and spectacular markets, where you can find unique Indian cosmetic products. The Yoga Centre provides all participants with delicious Indian and western-orientated vegetarian breakfast and dinner buffet as well as fish and chicken twice a week. Ginger honey lemon and Chai tea are provided throughout the day. The workshop is led by Christine Rebhan, an experienced yoga teacher and personal coach from Munich. The day start’s with a two-hour morning class, focused on mediation and classic pranayama followed by energetic asanas for a jump-start in the morning. A two-hour afternoon class takes place every second day so as to offer every participant enough time to explore Goa and the Indian culture. Afternoon classes are based on patanjalis yoga sutra’s, Gestalt right up to regenerating asanas. Live the philosophy of yoga in group classes, held in English, with an extraordinary coach for your physical and mental wellbeing.
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This is a boat trip that you should not miss! Join Aqua Expeditions on a journey down Peru’s Amazon River, deep into the Amazon rainforest. Peru, in northwest South America, is a nation that encompasses a diverse treasure trove of rich history, indigenous cultures, wildlife, natural resources and overwhelming beauty… We love it!
For more information please visit: www.aquaexpeditions.com
The Berkley Health Club and Spa in London is transforming its roof-top terrace into a pine filled forest cinema. Winter Wonderland will allow hotel guests and day spa visitors to treat themselves to winter classcis such as “It’s a wonderful time” on the big screen while nestling between fluffy cushions….we love it.
What a great idea!!! The festive season is a celebration of food, so this is the best time of the year to get children involved in the kitchen! An excellent cooking course which takes place in the marylebone cookery school in London. Italian mama Viviana will prepare a special menu packed with all the traditional Christmas Italian dishes and will teach her young students how to prepare a tasty festive meal! Your buddy chefs will return home ladered with Christmas goodies for you to sample! For more information please click here.
Doga - is the new yoga trend. Now you can bond deeper with your dog. In Germany you can take now your dog to your yoga classes as well. Wow love the idea…
For more information please go to: www.yoga-vidya.de
London-based home furnishings and accessories label Eva Sonaike was first launched by Eva Sonaike in 2007. Specialising in traditional African and African-inspired textiles combined with the finest velvets and leathers Eva Sonaike’s collection of cushions, bags and notebooks can now be found in London’s most prestigious stores including Liberty and Selfridges, as well as in a selection of exclusive boutiques and websites. Her interest in African fashion and design was triggered through the elegant and beautiful attire, mixing traditional African clothing with continental European styles and homes that combined antique and retro furniture with traditional African textiles, she came across during her upbringing in the South of Germany and Lagos. We love it!!!
For more information please visit: www.evasonaike.com
Yesterday I have seen an interesting show on BBC – “Grow your own drugs”. I really loved it and thought it was very interesting. I especially liked the self-made sleep inducing hops/lavender pillow. I have found the recipe on the website of BBC:
For a pillow about 32 x 23 cm:
4 handfuls dried hops flowers
4 handfuls dried lavender flowers
- To dry the hops and lavender yourself, tie them in bunches and hang upside down in a well-ventilated space out of direct sunlight for 2 weeks. Alternatively, place in a low oven (about 100C) for 30 minutes or so until dry and crispy. Strip the flowers off the larger or harder stalks.
- Put equal handfuls of dried hops and lavender flowers into a cotton pillowcase, and seal the end.
- Place the pillow under or beside your head to induce sleep.
For more interesting recipes of “Grow your own drugs”: www.bbc.co.uk
