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1/12/2016

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Finding great materials that fit the Madame Hall aesthetic is something that I love! Treasures are found daily; in Bhuj, in surrounding villages, from textile dealers and from the communities in exotic, dusty and remote locations on the outskirts of Kutch.
And it doesn't stop there! When I visit Australia, Tessuti is always a 'go to' destination for quality laces and sewing notions. Greenfields sees me leaving with a huge bag of interfacing, zips, buttons etc.....And while on holiday in Lithuania last year, I bought superb linen and beautiful linen lace.
When inspiration hits, an eclectic range of stunning materials is all I need to create some workroom magic!
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And just because I bought something ages ago, doesn't mean it gets forgotten! This week saw me delving into my lace basket...that Lithuanian lace I bought a year ago is something I was saving for just the right material. I found this wonderful, floppy off white cotton in one of Bhuj's oldest fabric emporiums. Absolute perfection teamed with Baltic lace and shell buttons from Greenfields in Sydney!
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Bharat bhai's shop in the heart of the Shroff Bazaar, near my workroom is a treasure trove of delights! For great variety and all manner of quirky bits and pieces, his shop has been an endless source of inspiration
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When the Jat ladies come to town, there's always some fabulous pieces to purchase.....!
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Getting out and about in Ramjans auto rickshaw, my preferred mode of travel! I love the leisurely pace....And finding new communities to visit.
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Village life, vibrant and full of colour! This young lady did the tattoos on my feet. The 'colour' she used came from the charcoal scraped from the underside of a clay cooking pot!
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Amazing embroidery!
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And after a day out, it's back behind the machine.....with ideas and inspiration a plenty!
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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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