African 1970s

In the 1970s our lines were pioneering in both their design and manufacture. The concept which has become known as fair trade was quite novel at the time. Nevertheless, we sourced local artists to hand manufacture our cloisonne pieces in very remote corners of the world.

Because of the fashion-forward designs and intricate hand manufacturing, our pieces were featured on the cover of Vogue, among other publications. Many of them were quite iconic of the era.

The Shashi, Laurel and Thousand Flowers pieces here are vintage (in that they were manufactured a long time ago), and new (in that they have never been used). We hope you enjoy this snapshot from fifty years ago.