Alleura Atelier News

There's nothing easier for summer than a dress in my book. Nothing too tight, breathable materials and simple cuts are things I'm always on the lookout for. This orange shift dress I picked up in Bali a couple years ago is still one of my faves. Adding a tassel necklace and embroidered sandals makes it a summer style I come back to again and again.

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Intricately hand embroidered, these beautiful tote bags are the perfect addition to your summer style! So fun yet so functional, this shoulder bag is generously sized to allow space to carry everything. But on those days when you don't have to be a pack mule? Side snaps for a slimmer profile (as shown above)! See how one of our customers styled hers with white shorts and a striped top...

I've loved butterflies since childhood. Seeing their beauty and grace as they flutter from bloom to bloom in spring was always a source of wonder. How could wings so thin carry them so far? I used to doodle butterflies perched on mushrooms in my notebooks at school. So, it's no surprise that I'd design a collection around butterflies, I just don't know why it took so long! 

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Whether traveling for business or pleasure, with or without kids - a scarf should be in your bag for a multitude of reasons, style notwithstanding. Read more to see my list...

Want a gift that's going to last longer than chocolates and flowers? Here's a round up of 7 lovely items that will bring joy and style to your dearest this Valentine's day. 

I've had the honor to know many incredible women, one of the most inspiring is Sister Thankamma Varkey. She was the founder and force behind the St Mary's School - the school that I volunteered at during my four years living in Bangalore, India and where I donate 5% of profits from Alleura Atelier to assist with their mission of educating underprivileged children. Read more about her impact and legacy...

Thanks for all the entries for our Cashmere scarf contest! Crazily enough - there were two entries featuring twins! See full post for winner plus a couple of the cutest entries!

See the process from shearing to loom - a behind the scenes look at how our stylish and sustainable cashmere line of scarves is made by a women's cooperative society high in the Himalayas.

Simply take a picture of yourself wearing an Alleura Atelier product, post it onto your own social media profile and tag us in it for a chance to win an Elation Cashmere Scarf! A chance to win a hand-spun and hand-loomed piece of Kashmir heritage all for the simple act of taking a selfie! See all the details in the full post.

Starting with a pencil sketch and then traveling over India, the process of making a hand block printed blanket is a fascinating journey! See the process in this behind the scenes video...