Journal

Tree Hugging
A few days ago we had some beautiful sunlit days, and I felt drawn to go into the woods and hug some trees.
Tree Hugging
A few days ago we had some beautiful sunlit days, and I felt drawn to go into the woods and hug some trees.

Plant Dyed Kantha Quilts
Learn more about tradition and technique of Plant Dying and Mud Printing on Namai's Kantha Quilted Jackets.
Plant Dyed Kantha Quilts
Learn more about tradition and technique of Plant Dying and Mud Printing on Namai's Kantha Quilted Jackets.

Kid's Jackets: Fall Edition with Gabriel
As the leaves change color and the temperature drops we all start reaching for our favorite jackets...but we can't let the adults have all the fun! Not only do the Namai Kid's Jackets...
Kid's Jackets: Fall Edition with Gabriel
As the leaves change color and the temperature drops we all start reaching for our favorite jackets...but we can't let the adults have all the fun! Not only do the Namai Kid's Jackets...

Namai Joins Madewell X Nest Makers Collective!
Happy to announce Namai has been selected as one of the five makers to be a part of the Madewell X Nest Makers Collective!
Namai Joins Madewell X Nest Makers Collective!
Happy to announce Namai has been selected as one of the five makers to be a part of the Madewell X Nest Makers Collective!

How Getting Dressed is my Self-Care Ritual
Self- care brings images of yoga, nature, solitude… But what if the act of getting dressed could be a self- care ritual? A ritual that we integrate into our every...
How Getting Dressed is my Self-Care Ritual
Self- care brings images of yoga, nature, solitude… But what if the act of getting dressed could be a self- care ritual? A ritual that we integrate into our every...

Discover the Beauty of the Naksha Kantha Quilte...
Discover the fascinating world of Naksha Kantha Quilted Jackets and why they have become some of our favorite pieces at the Namai Studio.
Discover the Beauty of the Naksha Kantha Quilte...
Discover the fascinating world of Naksha Kantha Quilted Jackets and why they have become some of our favorite pieces at the Namai Studio.

Color Block
These Color Block pieces are made from repurposed vintage kantha patchwork quilts that feature patches of bold and contrasting colors.
Color Block
These Color Block pieces are made from repurposed vintage kantha patchwork quilts that feature patches of bold and contrasting colors.

Exploring the Beauty of Suzani Embroidery on Vi...
Suzani Jackets are some of the most unique and beautiful pieces that come through the studio. Discover more about this technique...
Exploring the Beauty of Suzani Embroidery on Vi...
Suzani Jackets are some of the most unique and beautiful pieces that come through the studio. Discover more about this technique...

For the Kids!
You can't let the grown ups have all the fun! We spent the afternoon with Lysa and her son George playing and taking photographs in our Kid's Jackets.
For the Kids!
You can't let the grown ups have all the fun! We spent the afternoon with Lysa and her son George playing and taking photographs in our Kid's Jackets.

McGorlick Park NYC with Pearl
Pearl and I spent the afternoon in Greenpoint at McGorlick Park enjoying the sun!
McGorlick Park NYC with Pearl
Pearl and I spent the afternoon in Greenpoint at McGorlick Park enjoying the sun!

Sunset on 48th Avenue
Pearl and I caught the last of the evening sun at the end of a busy workday for these images. They perfectly capture the beautifully soft and muted colours of...
Sunset on 48th Avenue
Pearl and I caught the last of the evening sun at the end of a busy workday for these images. They perfectly capture the beautifully soft and muted colours of...

A Visit to the Catskill Zendo (Baklimsa)
A chance meeting with Buddhist monks teaches us about the history of buddhist monks clothing, and the connection that they have with Vintage Kantha quilt textiles.
A Visit to the Catskill Zendo (Baklimsa)
A chance meeting with Buddhist monks teaches us about the history of buddhist monks clothing, and the connection that they have with Vintage Kantha quilt textiles.

Ellie on the beach in Seattle
As someone with a breadth, more than a depth, of interests, I sometimes feel like I need to be more focused on what I spend my time and resources on....
Ellie on the beach in Seattle
As someone with a breadth, more than a depth, of interests, I sometimes feel like I need to be more focused on what I spend my time and resources on....

JeLisa on the Beach, a photo story and conversa...
Social impact is being intentional about the decisions you make, so that they better you and those around you.It has changed my life mostly through in-person interactions. It is one...
JeLisa on the Beach, a photo story and conversa...
Social impact is being intentional about the decisions you make, so that they better you and those around you.It has changed my life mostly through in-person interactions. It is one...

Emily on the beach in Seattle, a photo story an...
Emily tapped into her change-making ability after taking a Social Entrepreneurship class in college. She says, “I was inspired by all the work that these entrepreneurs were doing and wanted to help...
Emily on the beach in Seattle, a photo story an...
Emily tapped into her change-making ability after taking a Social Entrepreneurship class in college. She says, “I was inspired by all the work that these entrepreneurs were doing and wanted to help...

Finding Fashion and Style Through Purpose: ...
Clothes can and should tell a story – your story, the maker’s story, the environment’s story. I hope you feel inspired enough by the stories we are sharing to commit to choose...
Finding Fashion and Style Through Purpose: ...
Clothes can and should tell a story – your story, the maker’s story, the environment’s story. I hope you feel inspired enough by the stories we are sharing to commit to choose...

Zakiya photographed in Seattle, a photo story a...
I believe social impact is finding a social issue that you are passionate about, identifying solutions, and being an advocate for the solutions to that issue. Zakiya recalls a life...
Zakiya photographed in Seattle, a photo story a...
I believe social impact is finding a social issue that you are passionate about, identifying solutions, and being an advocate for the solutions to that issue. Zakiya recalls a life...