Zarela Casa, a Mexican collection of towels,
sheets and tableware is newly available at
Wal-Mart. The line was developed by Zarela Martinez, cookbook author, TV personality, greeting card designer, caterer, cooking class impresario and owner of Zarela, the Manhattan Mexican restaurant.
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Scheherazade in Manhattan is run by Kim
Koenig-Ouassil, a former stylist who worked for Martha Stewart Living. Her Moroccan ceramic tanginess and tribal carpets have, according to the New York Times, “rock star flair.” She and her husband travel to Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Andalusia, Tunisia and Syria to collect contemporary and antique furnishings and commission exclusive designs by local artisans.
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Pamela Advento has just introduced a collection of custom-made rugs made by hand in her native Philippines from woven leaves of the abaca tree. They are available at Le Décor Francais, a New York boutique owned and operated by Jacqueline Couman.
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Click here to seeTibetan Rugs,a 3-minute video introduction to Stephanie Odegard’s collections. She has been involved in assisting developing countries’ traditional crafts since she served in the Peace Corps in Fiji in 1976. After stints with the UN and World Bank, she founded Odegard Inc., a revolutionary company known for social responsibility, environmental sensitivity, inspired design and excellent quality. Her “jewelry for the home” will soon be visible on line.
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