Monthly Archives: March 2014

Only the Essentials—100% Cotton

March 27, 2014
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Nothing compares to the feeling of Ethiopian cotton as it is placed gently upon your skin.

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You cannot walk into a store with hopes of buying anything nearly as comfortable and well crafted as the hand-woven dresses we found in Ethiopia.

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The fluffy white cotton that surrounds the plant’s seed is collected and woven into thread. As part of their daily routine.

There is nothing more pure than 100% Ethiopian cotton.

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 Feel the weightlessness of the raw cotton as it touches your skin.

Sense the delicate breeze as the light and airy dress moves with the wind. Be rejuvenated by the warming sun as it reflects light off of the white fabric.

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Moving from one continent to the next, positive energy and love flow freely between you and this breathtaking collection.

Simplistic design and intricate patterns make these dresses unlike any other.When you wear a piece from the Ethiopian Collection, you are wearing more than a dress; you are wearing the traditions, the beliefs and the spirits of each individual whose work has kept this tradition alive in Ethiopia.

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Take a walk barefoot through rows of trees and overgrown grasses. Go on an adventure with friend through the busy streets of an unknown city.

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Pack a suitcase of essentials, like a dress from FTWWL and spend a weekend full of joy and happiness, in the comfort of Ethiopian cotton.

Inspiration from Elsewhere

March 18, 2014
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Words change meaning over time—so too does the meaning of fashion.

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A mosaic of cultural symbols and ideas turn into the products we buy and the trends we follow.

Without one, there cannot be the other.

 

Batik designs from Indonesia and bead-work from Thailand are the results of cross-culture collaborations.

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Take for instance, the work of world-renowned photographer, Seydou Keïta.

 

 Traditional african dress and western eloquence gave the people, and the clothing they wore,  a voice worth hearing.

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When we recognize the diversity around us, we have the opportunity to create new works of art.

The FTWWL African Print Bags captures beauty from all corners of the world.

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Begin collecting inspiration from all the places you visit.

When the time is right, unleash your imagination and make art out of the world around you.

 

 

 

Your Home=Your Sanctuary

March 7, 2014
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Take one look at the FTWWL Home Collection and you will be swept away by the brightly colored pillows, the match-work cushions and the distinct patterns that make these home goods hard to come by.

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Your home is your sanctuary—fill it with souvenirs from faraway places, precious gifts from unknown lands, and memories that are dear to your heart.  Image-18 copy

Nowhere will you find vintage saris from India and embroidered fabrics from Thailand used in this way.

The Ganesha God offers his protection to you and to members of the Hill Tribe as they craft these beautiful pillows.  Image-19 copy

Each one carries a blessing of good health and harmony within your home. Whisper your dreams into the ear of Genesha and this elephant God will remove whatever obstacles you may face.

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Surround yourself with positive energy and unleash the power of Ganesha by welcoming him into life. Be mindful of the world around you as the traditions of fēng shuǐ bring you peace and tranquility.  Image-18

Create an “invisible force” around your home that binds the universe, the earth and human together as one.

The From the World with Love sari pillows carry all you need to achieve balance inside and out.