Jaya Ibrahim

Jaya Ibrahim, son of a Javanese princess and a diplomat father, is one of the foremost interior designer in Indonesia. Jaya's designs and work proudly display his Indonesian traditions and heritage, as well his exposure to the best in design in the western world. Read more about Jaya here and take a look at his many luxury hospitality projects. A few images from his elegantly designed home right here!

[All images: Jaya Ibrahim]

Orient 499

I have long been an admirer of Orient 499, an eclectic boutique in Beirut. Founded by Aida Kawas and Frank Luca, the boutique is a modern version of a treasure cave, filled with absolutely stunning textiles, original handicrafts and indie designs. Aida and Frank source their products from places like Syria, India, Damascus, Istanbul, Cairo and Uzbekistan to name a few, and also design and produce a large part of their collection in-house. Working with local artisans and designers, Orient 499's products are a contemporary take on age old craft tradition and materials.  

 

Orient 499 also designs and stocks gorgeous jewelry and beautiful dresses. I have always loved whatever little jewelry they showcase online and can only imagine how tempting the rest of collection must be!   

I could keep looking at these pictures for hours. Sigh! If only they sold online!

[Image credit: Orient 499]

August Rain

It's August already!

Soon the rains would be gone

Autumn would creep in

And in no time

We'll be getting ready for the new year!

Whoa!

Well, time seems to have slowed down

In these pictures at least

Pictures from Srilanka's Galle House & the iconic Lunuganga

Beautifully captured by photographer Richard Powers

 And before I leave you

I have to pause,

And Thank You

 All you fabulous people who have been writing in

And are designing An Indian Summer's identity for me

What would I do

Just what would I do without you?

[All images: Richard Powers]

Colonial Interiors

And more
from Srilanka

See you again on Monday

You have a good weekend!

Drop in here sometime to say hello :)

The Tabrobane Collection

The Dutch House, The Sun House, Tabrobane Island and The Beach House

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Ornè De Feuilles...

... global inspiration from Japan

It's black...
 
I couldn't figure out much from the site about the store - Ornè De Feuilles. It's in Japanese. And well, google translate didn't help much. But what I could instinctively understand and feel is that the person/people running this online boutique have their design heart in the right place. Their collection of an completely eclectic range of products made me go weak in the knees. 
Here, take a look for yourself... 

What a brilliant idea! A new kettle with a flick of a cover

I don't know if it's acceptable to gurgle on the blog...but will you just look at those pens, and those scissors!

If some one from Japan, ever, wants to send me an impromptu gift (oh alright, not impromptu..send it on my b'day, ok?), then that someone can please just send the chandelier and the lamp in the first image. Thank you.

You gotta check their site...they have such cute birds! More gurgling..


And of course, I had to sniff out gorgeousness from India and Asia too...

 Camel leather bags from Rajasthan. I love these bags...the only issue is that you can't really use them for personal use since the leather isn't soft. Great to use as part of home decor though

Beautiful collection of embroidered fabrics (some vintage) from Gujarat and Rajasthan

Waste not, want not! Or something like that. Bits and pieces of fabrics recycled into charming bags. 

Quilted long jackets for autumn! And why doesn't any one make these in xs/petite sizes? Why? Anokhi - are you listening? I am pointedly looking at you right now.

Kilim - my favorite rug in different avatars

 Fabrics of all kinds...linen, khaadi, kantha and french printed silk

Closeup of embroidered textiles from India - imagine the hard work and skill that must have gone into making these!

Plastic chattais (rugs)! These have been designed by an Italian designer. I remember similar chattais from my childhood - a must have for any picnic!

Pill boxes!

...it's white

[All products: Ornè De Feuilles. Image mosaics by me]