Monthly Archives: October, 2010
Laura and Kiran Life- About us
Welcome to our blog. Truth in Laura’s words and Kiran’s pictures. We think of it as a big scrapbook where we can share the experiences of our life and the many things that turn us on. Topics like… Inspiration – where design comes from. Our History – for those who… Read More »
Textile talk-IKAT-the real thing
Ikat is everywhere these days in fashion and home furnishings. But most of what is featured as ikat in magazines or blogs is not real ikat but prints or jacquards made to simulate handmade ikat. Ikat is actually an ancient resist process of tying and dyeing the pattern into the… Read More »
Our History-Part 1-Local Heroes
The road to Color Loom has taken many twists and turns. Here is how we started out. Jumping Ship In India, we both had great corporate jobs. I worked for the clothing company Esprit overseeing production, living in Delhi. Kiran was Administrative Manager for one of the first Indian computer… Read More »