GlamSwags have changed my life!

Posted by REBECCA JOHNSON

GlamSwags have changed my life!

GlamSwags have changed my life! A day in the life of writer Elizabeth Clarke’s GlamSwags.My family of 2 teens and a dog require serious comfort and practicality, no matter what the day or what is planned. We have a stash of GlamSwags (one each!), which is a good thing because none of us are terribly good at sharing.Here is how we use ours. Every. Single. Day. 7.00am I emerge from my room to find Hugo (and Pugalier) wrapped in his GlamSwag munching on cereal.  He looks like a bug-in-a-rug, which is lovely for him, but can make it difficult for...

Our block printed fabrics

Posted by REBECCA JOHNSON

Our block printed fabrics

These days everything we buy is massed produced and machine-made. It's quite sad in a way which is why I am drawn to the ancient art of Indian Block Print. Indian block printing is known to have been used since the 12th century and is incredibly beautiful. Ohh the colours of India! Our beautiful block printed fabrics are created in and around the village of Bagru, not far from Jaipur, in Rajasthan. It was fabulous to see first hand these artisans plying their ancient trade. And it's a fascinating process. Once the design has been set, the pattern is carved in to wooden...