More Textile Love: From Italy, Avec

The hand weaving process--there is a special quality to products that have been hand-crafted, a soulfulness you can feel

Handwoven rugs in amazing colors

Striped pillows in a blend of cotton and linen. At the Paris show, Maison and Objet, I also saw these in lovely blue and white

Wool and silk blended throw

Handwoven throws, such beautiful colors and textures

Cotton and silk cushions handwoven in Brazil

These incredible textiles are handwoven in Brazil and produced by an Italian company called Avec. I love the colors, so vibrant and happy. There is also a division of the company called Arcade that makes beautiful glassware.