ALABAMA CHANIN WEEKLY #12
“Reflect: ‘The Revolution will not be televised. The Revolution will be no rerun, brothers. The Revolution—will be live.’ —Gil Scott Heron,” featuring photography by Charles Moore and Robert Rausch...
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Image: Tine by Margit Seland and Carved Crow by Mikael Nilsson; Dress from Alabama Chanin’s Revolution collection, Fall/Winter 2008, Crystal Ceramics by Mick Haigh, and wooden basket by Anna Niss from...
View ArticleINTRODUCING THE WIND + WAVE COLLECTION
Introducing Our New Collection: Wind + Wave The latest Alabama Chanin collection draws inspiration from two of nature’s most dynamic players. Often working in harmony, wind and waves evoke quiet...
View ArticleNEW ONE-DAY WORKSHOP (+ PERSONALIZED STUDIO DAYS)
Our beloved Classic One-Day Workshop is back, with registration now open for Friday, July 8th. This workshop teaches fundamental skills and techniques for designing, embellishing, and constructing the...
View ArticleENRICHMENT THROUGH THE LIVING ARTS
Project Threadways 2022 Symposium: April 21st – 23rd Join the conversation with virtual and in-person ticket options. Founded in 2019, Project Threadways is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that records,...
View ArticleBEHIND THE HAND-PAINTED “WIND” DESIGN
A closer look at “Wind”, a new hand-painted motif introduced in our latest collection. Wind draws inspiration from city sidewalks and forest floors bestrewn with fallen leaves, and the atmospheric...
View ArticleFROM THE HEART: A GIFT GUIDE FOR MOTHERS + BEYOND
“I sustain myself with the love of family.” —Maya Angelou From the Heart: A gift guide to celebrate those who uplift, shape, and enhearten our lives—mothers, caregivers, the core of our chosen...
View ArticlePEWTER: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
We’re excited to reintroduce Pewter to our assortment of Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey Fabrics for The School of Making. Explore a few of our favorite techniques and DIY projects featuring this beloved...
View ArticleEXPERIENCE THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
Led by our team of experts and skilled artisans, The School of Making workshops offer immersive, hands-on education in all things DIY and hand-sewing. Suited to specific areas of interest and...
View ArticleINTRODUCING: STORIES WE LOVE
Introducing our new weekly inspiration series where we share the stories, works, and musings that inspire Natalie and our team each week. Follow along on instagram @alabamachanin to see more stories...
View ArticleSTORIES WE LOVE: #2
Continuing our new weekly inspiration series where we share the stories, works, and musings that inspire Natalie and our team each week. Follow along on Instagram @alabamachanin to see more stories...
View ArticleSTORIES WE LOVE: #3
Continuing our new weekly inspiration series where we share the stories, works, and musings that inspire Natalie and our team each week. Follow along on instagram @alabamachanin to see more stories...
View ArticleSTORIES WE LOVE: #4
Continuing our new weekly inspiration series where we share the stories, works, and musings that inspire Natalie and our team each week. Follow along on instagram @alabamachanin to see more stories...
View ArticleSTORIES WE LOVE: #5
This week’s installment of Stories We Love highlights our latest collaboration with Heath Ceramics (@heathceramics). Watch for more inspiration and stories from the development of the Echo collection...
View ArticleCOLOR PALETTE INSPIRATION: STUDIO BUNDLE #2
“Untitled (S.270),” 1954–1958 by Ruth Asawa via the Whitney Museum of American Art; Fabric Swatch in Abstract Camel/Camel with Reverse Appliqué; Installation views of Todd Hido: The Poetry of Darkness...
View ArticleJUNE INSPIRATION: FROM THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
A closer look at a few of the textiles, stitches, and silhouettes that served as inspiration in developing featured projects and materials for June. Studio Bundle #2 is the color palette and common...
View ArticleSTORIES WE LOVE: #6
Follow along on Instagram for more inspiration and stories we love. @alabamachanin Summer Nights: A new capsule collection from Alabama Chanin. Explore the hand-painted “Summer Nights” motif on...
View ArticleA HANDMADE FRIENDSHIP: ALABAMA CHANIN x HEATH CERAMICS
For over a decade, we’ve had the joy of collaborating with Cathy Bailey and Robin Petravic, the visionary husband-and-wife duo behind Heath Ceramics. For the newest Heath Ceramics x Alabama Chanin...
View ArticleSTORIES WE LOVE: #7
Follow along on Instagram for more inspiration and stories we love. @alabamachanin Natalie Loves: Bed, a limited-edition booklet by Maira Kalman released on the first morning of Summer. @mairakalman...
View ArticleUPCOMING EVENTS @ THE FACTORY (+ THE SHOALS)
Pictured above: “An Alabama Road Trip” written by Kevin West for Travel + Leisure magazine, April 2019, photographs by Rinne Allen (explore more from the issue here). Join us for upcoming events @ The...
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