A Textile Collaboration That’s Beautiful—and Does Good
Eskayel's latest line benefits artisan women in Honduras and Rwanda.
Published May 4, 2017 7:00 AM
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Shanan Campanaro, the creative mind behind the Brooklyn-based textile design firm Eskayel, is constantly inspired by nature and travel. Water is a dominant element within the palette of her rugs, wallpaper, and home goods, with color schemes derived from the sunset and ocean blues. Her background in fashion and graphic design also influences on her work, which all start out as paintings or original artworks. The result is a calming—dare we say—boho chic aesthetic that is never forced.
Eskayel’s commitment to the environment is a defining pillar of the brand: a portion of all sales is donated to environmental organizations through their partnership with One Percent for the Planet. But her latest endeavor aims to do even more.
The limited edition items, crafted from up-cycled Eskayel fabrics and designed by female artisans, will include a line of sustainable accessories from CUYO, baskets and bowls made in Rwanda from Indego Africa, and whimsical purses and pouches from Mi Esperanza created by Honduran craftswomen. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the latter two non-profit organizations. Eskayel will also be selling a selection of new items, including flat weave rugs and prints.
The collaboration came about after Campanaro visited Mi Esperanza workshop in Honduras in January with her mother. “[My mother] is friends with one of the founders and also a big donor to their work,” says Campanaro. “While there, we spoke about Indego Africa as a successful model for Mi Esperanza, as I was familiar with them through Instagram and because they use our fabric as a backdrop in some of their photographs.”
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