Walk Like An Egyptian...

As we get ready to launch our new LOOMLAB scarf collection, Egyptian CMYK.... we've been blasting The Bangle's Walk Like an Egyptian, but we prefer the Bassnectar Remix.

25 Ways to Wear a Scarf in 4.5 Minutes

The best scarf-tying video I have ever watched!

Inspiration and Color for [Experiment 3]

Presenting the inspiration and color for our next collection  EGYPTIAN CMYK !

Experiment 1, our first collection, was all about visual languages (braille, binary, circuitry).  Experiment 2 had a more mathematical spin (Fibonacci, fractals, origami). Next up Experiment 3 -  a hybrid of Egyptian symbolism and coding !  To be shown November 2011.

Our Manifesto

Inspired by recent adventures, we have coined  LOOMLAB's Manifesto   We believe it and we hope it makes you smile.

We are for… the beauty of individual style. 

 
We are for… playing with pigment.

 
We are for… DIY makers and creators.

 
We are for… spontaneity.

 
We are for… coffee and ice cream as major food groups.

We are for… staying hungry and staying foolish - (thank you Steve Jobs).

We are for… being tireless in pursuit of adventure.

We are for… the laws of simplicity (thank you John Maeda)

We are for… for daydreaming.

We are for… taking the road that has a dance party at the end of it.

We are for… making a better future by developing elements from the past - (thank you Goethe).

We are for… curling up with a good book on a stormy day.

We are for… digital tools and media that unleash creative potential.

We are for… empowering others towards self-sufficiency (Magdalene, Build A Nest, Reading Glass Project). 

We are for… the stories that your favorite accessories could tell.

We are for… flea market treasure hunts.

We are for… ideas worth spreading - (thanks TED).

We are for… wearing scarves in the summer.

We are for… solving riddles and deciphering codes.

We are for… library cards.

We are for… the art of craftsmanship – the perfect imperfections of the hand.

We are for… LOOMLAB scarves that bring delight and discovery.

"Amen!"

Enjoy the weekend!

Composting at LOOMLAB

I just moved studios in August.  This one has a space, albeit small, but still a space to garden.  The soil needs some love and enrichment... Great find on Craigslist - a homemade compost maker!

Moving Studios!

In the process of moving studios... this one even has a full-grown avocado tree in the back (yes!).  After I settle in and unpack, can't wait to show you the new collection!  Have a great summer and see you in the fall.  xo, Jane