Moroccan Boucherouite Rug
Peter Pilotto Fall 2015
Sneak Peek: cushions ready for The Startup Showcase
Big sigh of relief! I’ve finally finished making all of my samples ready for display at The Startup Showcase. Now it’s time to work on the finishing touches to my display stand and the logistics of getting it all down…
In Sight: View from the Train
On the train home from London I watched the sun setting and managed to capture this photo as we raced through the countryside. I love how the trees have blurred into the sky creating a grainy pattern.
Yoga Now: Teacher Training
I did my Yoga Teacher Training at a beautiful retreat centre in the south of Spain. A wonderful environment to fully immerse yourself and learn. The 3 week intense course covered the history and philosophy of yoga, anatomy, learning the Sankrit names of over 100 poses, their correct alignment and how to assist students.
In Sight: Kenyan Basket
My Grandparents house is full of interesting bits and bobs that they’ve collected over the years. Many are from their travels and I’ve always been drawn to their collection of things from Kenya. They moved there in the 50’s when…
Sneak Peek: Knitted Home Accessories at The Startup Showcase
I’ve always had an interest in interior design, so last year I decided to work on developing a range of knitted home accessories. For me, knitwear is all about creating a beautiful fabric and home ware really allows me to…
Discovered Again: Nuba Tribal Decoration
One of my favourite sketchbooks is based on tribal body decoration. This is a painting I did of a Nuba tribesman from Sudan. I love the geometric patterns and soft pastel colours with the dark contrast and hint of ember.