From the World with Love Founder, Yael Guetta

The Life of Yael

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Her Inspiration

Read the full interview with Yael Guetta on howtobeselfemployed.com

The beauty of the Mayan textiles that we discovered in our trip to southern Mexico goes much deeper than the eye can see. Which is usually the case when an ancient civilization’s art, cultural, social and religious beliefs are translated visually.   Combining these elements have led to the patterns, colors, and styles of the textiles woven still used today.  Most important, however, is the individual passion that each woman/weaver brings to the loom when she sets to work.  Her relationship to the beautiful natural surroundings, the warmth and love within the community that has shaped her and her religious convictions are the subtle nuances that make each garment, each textile, unique.

The universe was unpredictable and misunderstood by the ancients which required them to give meaning and description to natural events taking place around them.  In the Mayan culture, textiles were equivalent to the written word.  A picture book if you will.  The scribes, those individuals making sure the story was being told and passed down were the women in the villages who were believed to have been chosen by the gods to carry out this sacred task.  Being responsible for keeping their stories alive and passing them down,  these women were afforded goddess-like status among their people.

Women not only work together, but support one another on a much deeper level.  Weaving and dealing with the tasks of everyday life were one continuous motion.  In addition to the weaving, meals had to be made, children had to be tended to and farm chores carried out, creating a fluid symphony amongst the women, played from sunrise to sunset.

We saw many women sitting and sewing new designs as we shopped, and all were more than happy to explain some of the more mythical and fanciful scenes on the textiles.  Most had  learned their skills from their mother or grandmother.  And while some of the more traditional styles have been updated, not much has changed and the tradition remains to pass along the skills from generation to generation.

The  MAYAN women region of CHIAPAS are granted a status far different from what exists in the western world.  Their culture is much more matriarchal.  Women are the backbone of this society and as such, treated with a great deal of respect from the men within the community.  It is the women who hold the future of their lives and economy in their hands.

To that end, From The World With Love has made it their mission to bring these pieces of clothing to a world that can help establish and sustain these women in cultivating a cottage industry to enhance their lives. Visit our website to see all the beautiful pieces of clothing, jewelry and home items we brought back from Mexico and help this wonderful community flourish!

More to come….

From the World with Love has discovered the most precious treasures of Paris and explored some of the city’s best kept secrets. Professional colourist, Rodolphe, has given FTWWL exclusive access to his personal list of travel recommendations. His favorite places to visit in Paris for a night out with friends or a day of personal pampering, will take you on an adventure like no other!

Rodolphe’s Top Five Spots for a True Parisian – if you are looking for….

…an afternoon of relaxation, 

L Achimiste, ou Brigitte Dubray, “a place for taking care of your skin, inside and out.”

…an absolutely authentic meal,

Le bistrot à Shusi, “the most authentic! My favorite is the Maki of Tempura.”

…a fresh, new aroma,

Stéphanie de Bruijn, “a friend who creates perfume”

…a sweet treat,

Claus, Resturant and Bakery, “has the best scones and breakfast ever!”

…dining prepared just for you. 

Yam’Tcha, “where the chief creates a special meal every night.”

And of course, you must take a visit to

 Colore Par Rodolphe, “where you will find the colour of your life.”

An excellent artists knows that you must you must consider every thing from head to toe, when creating a piece of work . It is the acute attention to detail that Rodolphe has developed after years of working on art of hair coloration. His secret stems from his ability to draw lightness into the face, and naturally extract the the original tones of the hair by using the color fundamentals found in Earth’s natural resources.

Rodolphe makes hair color more personal by paying attention to the relationship of client and colorist.

Rodolphe has changed the meaning of pampering and hair maintanence. The moment you enter the salon, you will be entransed by his book of hair styles, which minimics that of a true artist. Rolophe’s pallet of colors is unmatched. All who enter Colore Par Rodolphe will be swept away by the mastery of Rodolphe and his hand-selected staff.

We purposely select our shoes and our jewels to make a specific style or fashion. The coloring of hair has become a necessary part of dressing up, going out and feeling confident – especially in translating our personal style to the world and those around us.

An oasis of beauty, a home for all friends, a paradise of tranquility in which you will have no worries

- Colore Par Rodolphe is the only place in the world where your inner body will be enhanced by the outer experience of pure artistic expression.  Your soul will come to life and will leave with a color that becomes a special part of you.

That is the one piece of advice Diana Vreeland had to give when talking with Colin McDowell, editor at The Business of Fashion. 

As an iconic figure in the world of beauty, style, art  and couture, Diana Vreeland has decoded the meaning of style. Her inspiration has come from global travel and cultural experiences throughout decades of fashion success.

Very few have a comparable prospective on style but in the film, “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel” viewers will witness the inter-workings in which all of her accomplishments were composed.

As she sees it, no person may understand fashion from one perspective, from one lense, or from one set of standards. Style, in her opinion, is about making the unexpected extraordinary.

“Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel”

Establishing that one and only piece is no longer a nuisance. Once you’ve discovered the tunics within the FTWWL Thailand store, your unsettled feelings will vanish and travel will once again become an effortless pleasure.

Breathable linen, soft to the touch silk, durable yet smooth fabrics – the look, feel and appeal of these tunic is irresistible. Easy to wear and even easier to pack. Crumpled, crushed, or compacted, these tunics will withstand the harsh elements of vigorous activity as well as long days of relaxations.

Who can resist?

Each hand-dyed detail crafted by a delicate Thai woman – made one at a time to ensure perfection of not only its look, but it’s composition and sustainability. In a small village north of Bangkok,  FTWWL revealed the secret to success when it comes to comfort in clothing.

Look elegant and feel joyful as you gracefully maneuver from one adventure to the next.

Using a Batik print on some, and multiple over-dyed patterns on others, no two are alike. In traditional Thai style, rainbow colors and hand embroidery details are present within each silk/cotton tunic.

With an opportunity to obtain one of these extraodinary pieces for yourself, FTWWL is sharing one of it’s secret treasures in which you are sure to enjoy.