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MINNA

Miss Moss
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Wednesday 12 August, 2015
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MINNA

Sara Berks is a designer based in Brooklyn whose textile brand MINNA began as an exploration in tapestry weaving, and has grown into a fully-fledged range of gorgeous textile goods. she works with artisan collectives in Mexico and Guatemala, combining their master skills with her own contemporary design aesthetic.

I’ve spent the past year collaborating with master artisans to create these pieces. In Mexico, I work directly with two families I met on my travels in Oaxaca. They use pedal looms to create the handwoven blankets and rugs. In Guatemala, I connected with two wonderful non-profits to create the handwoven pillows.

MINNA comes from the name my maternal grandmother dropped upon her arrival to America in 1940 from Germany. Even though the name was her grandmother’s, she thought of it as a maid’s name and didn’t want the old world association in her new life. I liked the story: nostalgic and a little rebellious.

i love the look of those beach blankets. they remind me of Turkish towels (which, incidentally, are my favourite thing in the world – i am contemplating replacing all our ordinary bath towels with them). i also loooove the pillows… and the rugs. okay who am i kidding, i love everything! you can shop MINNA online here.

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6 Comments
  1. Emma Shillington (@magical_making)

    Wednesday 12 August, 2015 11:12 am

    MINNA http://t.co/IpdzUU51Wx

    Reply
  2. Dina

    Wednesday 12 August, 2015 12:15 pm

    The pillows are gorgeous!

    Reply
  3. Dee W.

    Thursday 13 August, 2015 1:42 am

    Love her work and on a side note, I’m absolutely into that blue chair!

    Dee | http://www.daundra.com/blog

    Reply
    1. sara

      Friday 14 August, 2015 3:41 am

      thanks dee! that chair was actually my grandmother’s! :)

      Reply
  4. Tracy Fillion

    Monday 17 August, 2015 6:42 pm

    I’be been following Minna on IG for a while but seeing all of her work presented like this !???
    Beautiful work Minna!

    Reply
  5. Becky Nut

    Saturday 17 October, 2015 11:51 am

    Nice work! I love the color palette
    :)
    Congratulation MINNA

    Reply
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