Wednesday 16 January 2008

Colourful Textiles


I love these Mexican Hand embroidered mantels from Market Import in Melbourne. These would look fantastic used as a tablecloth, bed throw or even made into cushions. Market Import is always on my agenda when I visit Melbourne and has a fantastic array of unique imported homewares and furniture. They now have an online shop which doesn't show everything they stock but it is still fantastic for those of us who don't live nearby!

13 comments:

Barbara Jacksier said...

Note to self: MUST visit Melbourne. Too bad it's sooo far from Virginia!
Great post.
Barbara

My Notting Hill said...

I agree with Barbara - move up Australia on the list of places to visit. I'll need to inform my family - first stop, Black & Spiro. Your blog is so enjoyable. Thanks. Michele

RP said...

Oh I've never heard of them before... this could be dangerous for a Melbournian!!!
Check out the shop now.
MrsPotter
xx

RP said...

That site is dangerous!!! I'm drooling over the Tahitian Tivaevae Applicqued cushions....

Style Court said...

Anna, I'm so glad you found an online source for these!

Alya said...

i love the dishes. They have a vintagey feel.

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Anna Spiro said...

Michele - thank you for your kind note! If you ever get to Brisbane do make sure you pop into B&S and ask for me! I love meeting people who read ABT!!
XX
Anna

Anna Spiro said...

Don't they have some gorgeous and unique things Mrs P!!
XX
Anna

Anna Spiro said...

THanks everyone!
X
Anna

Melissa said...

How interesting that just a few days ago Design Sponge posted about the same textiles available at a completely different store here in the US. The have a good selection of colors online- and pillows too.
Melissa
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/01/jacaranda-home.html

Anna Spiro said...

Hi Melissa, thanks for letting me know! I didn't realise Grace had posted these as well - I'll have to check them out!
X
Anna

Jennifer said...

Fabulous colours!!! I LOVE them, and so wish I lived closer by. I'd be a regular at this shop for sure! I'll check out Design Sponge's post, too.