I can’t believe it’s been almost two years since we last collaborated with Zuahaza, makers of artisan Colombian textiles and home decor. We met them early on in both of our social media journeys and become fast Insta friends. I’d been blogging about sustainable living and ethical shopping for a few years; Tatiana and Veelie had been cooking up a brand that honored traditional Colombian craftsmanship while offering modern home goods worldwide.
I loved that they always told the stories of not only their makers, but the towns they lived in and the vibrant communities they connected with. Soon we collaborated on photo shoots, like this summer picnic + bedroom decor guide. We even hooked up for an IG live featuring a naturally dyed cotton and silk tutorial, which totally sparked my love of natural dyeing.
Both of our teams finally caught up the other week, just as we were launching wallflower shop and they were gearing up for their latest collection to go live! It’s called the Cartagena collection and it’s named after a beautiful travel destination on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Cartagena was founded back in the 16th century, and their original architecture and streets full of color inspired the blankets, pillows, and decor you see here!
One of their goals with the new collection was to showcase the naturally gorgeous fibers like organic cotton and fique, while adding a pop of color as a nod to the colorful streets of Cartagena.
La Popa Oversized Throw Pillow
My idea of the perfect neutral bedroom definitely has subtle colorful accents like the throws here. Don’t get me wrong, I love a bright bedroom, but I naturally lean toward dusty pinks and greens, and pastel colors in my own life, so seeing them against creamy organic cotton offered such an elevated look to me!
The Cartagena collection is officially live on zuahaza.com, and you should pre-order before October 15th to be given priority for shipping in time for the holidays. Since each of these incredible pieces are made to order, you’ll want yours in quickly to offer time to spin, dye, and weave the yarns!
I’m excited to share that we’ll be collaborating with Zuahaza again on some original fall content for you all, which we’re shooting next week. Until then, we’ll be back with a little Cartagena travel guide tomorrow!
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