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One of a Kind, One Off and Limited Edition Clothes - Why?

7/9/2014

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Why indeed! One of a kind clothes.....Why would I make limited edition clothes clothes, with my own hands, living in a country with millions of cheap tailors?
Western 'fashion' designers who have come to India with their own sewing machine and equiptment...... I believe I may be the first!  But, I'm not the 'Make thousands of peasant blouses really cheap and sell them for a fortune...Make Heaps $ kind of designer'....
For me, designing is more than drawing a nice picture, and handing it over to someone else to make. This approach rarely works for me, because of the hand made and irregular materials I like to use and see value in.  The buzz I get when the finished result of a garment totally satisfies me....in both construction and design; It's the reason I do what I do!
If you're sensitive to the 'energy' your clothes have, care about their source and appreciate quality, considered design Madame Hall is already ticking all the boxes. Add to that, natural fibres and artisan produced handmade fabrics, and you have a garment that's infused with artistic integrity, and is genuinly unique and thoughtfully made to boot! The results achieved by this artistic fusion is worlds away from the mass produced, factory made clothes that clog up the shopping centres.
So just as well Madame Hall is a well kept secret! Because obviously, by making clothes this way, dressing thousands of people each year is not possible for me. But you have found my blog, dear reader! Clearly you are looking for more in your clothes than mere practicality....
So I invite you try Madame Hall, wear it and enjoy knowing that what you are wearing is made with passion. I guarantee you'll apreciate the difference!
See exclusive Madame Hall clothes and meet me, Lisa Hall at my Sydney Pop-up at the end of this month.
July 26 27 & 28  (3 DAYS ONLY)
10am - 5pm
434 New south Head Rd
Double Bay
 




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Carole Douglas at the Embroiderers Guild NSW 

6/12/2014

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Rabari or Jat? Young or Old? Where did she live? 1 child or 3? How did her family live? What was her position in the family?.........
The Embroideriers Guild NSW is hosting a twilight event with Carole Douglas this Saturday afternoon 4 -6pm that will fascinate anyone who has been or would love to visit Kutch. 
This really is a 'must see' if hand embroidery and the silent narrative of womens' craft is one that fascinates and intrigues you, as it does me!
Carole's relationship with Kutch, or Kachchh as the locals call it, goes back decades. A skilled fabric printer in her own right, Carole has spent many years with women from the different tribal communities here....She's privliged to have seen girls born, and grow in to talented artisans under the watchfull eye of their mother, grandmothers and aunts to become a bride with an impressive catalogue of her own handcrafts to begin her married life with. Carole has a deep understanding of Kutchi culture and tradition that's remarkable and rare for someone from outside these communities. Her regular visits and sensitivity to  tradition have earned her enormous respect amongst the women of Kutch and their families.
Kutch embroideries are packed with symbolisim and stunning imagery....Carole can tell of an individuals life and circumstance, just by 'reading' their embroideries. It is totally fascinating and Oh how I'd love to be at her talk on Saturday!
'In her own voice - the narrative of stitch' is accompanied by an exhibition of valuable textiles from Carole's own private collection, which will be all the more appreciated with insight gleaned from Caroles talk.
A 'must see'
Phone 02 9743 2501 for more details





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    I am Lisa Hall, an Australian fashion designer living in Kutch, India.
    My label, Madame Hall makes makes gypsy inspired clothing for women who  want 'something different'

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