Designist Dream

In preparation for visiting tomorrow’s HaSalon home furnishings designer sale in Tel Aviv, I’ve been taking stock of what I have around the house and what I’d love to add or change. For sure the easiest way to change a room’s look or feel is through accessories like pillows or cushions. And I’m thinking of breaking up some of the mid-century modern I have going on with a bit of the eclectic. So coming across these beautiful handmade Bedouin pillows and cushions, was like an interior design dream come true.

Ethnicware features a range of handmade crafts made by Israeli ethnic and minority groups from Bedouin and Druze to Ethipoian and Kavkazi including handwoven or embroidered textiles, ceramics, jewelry, handbags and more. Founded by Rachel Oren, Ethnicware strives to promote peace between disparate ethnic, religious or social groups through shared craft practices and interests: advancing women, strengthening their position in the family and in society, and preserving long-standing craft traditions.

I love the combination of ethnic patterns and embroidery with modern abstracted flower patterns in the top set. And the cushion above adds textural and colorful interest and more seating options to your living room. So if you’re like me and looking to de-neutralize some color and design palettes in your home, consider some ethnic instead of just eclectic and promote minority women and cultural craft traditions at the same time.