Today is a good day around here, because we get to share a BIG new project one of our sustainable directory members has had in the works for months! Eco club member Zuahaza, who you might be familiar with by now (start here, if not!) just released their second ethical home decor collection, called Tyba, meaning “color of fruit” in the Guane language. Below, Tatiana and the Zuahaza team share the story behind some of these vibrant fruits, plus the people and region that inspired this new collection. The products themselves are extra special, too, because this is Zuahaza’s first foray into tabletop decor such as woven placemats and table runners (yes, please!).
From Zuahaza: The Guane people lived in the central Andean region of Colombia. The Guane were experts in harvesting, spinning, and naturally dyeing organic cotton to make fabrics. Our Tyba Collection is an homage to the Guane, and furthermore our Colombian diversity. The colors, flavors and uses of each fruit have symbolized and shaped our Colombian identity. Each pattern and color in the collection was inspired by one of these fruits. Elaborate textures together with a timeless natural palette are unique accent pieces for your home.
The Feijoa is a small green fruit that tastes like pineapple, mint and apple altogether. The Feijoa pillows, throws and table linens play with seaglass mint and a soft grey-green to create calming color combinations. They are perfect accompanying accents for any season of the year.
Guacamaya Tall, Small and Medium Baskets
The Guanabana or soursop, is a large and spiky fruit on the outside but white and creamy on the inside. This incredible fruit was our inspiration for our off-white cream colored neutral pillows and table linens. Our extra soft pillow weave is made with a hand-spun and industrially spun organic cotton combination, resulting in a sophisticated monochrome texture. Our Guanabana products can be used as an accent to go to with bolder pieces or by themselves for an all neutral-tone room.
The Guayaba or Guava is a tropical fruit that is widely used for juices and as a natural sweetener in Colombian dishes. Our Guayaba pillows, throws and table linens showcase a beautiful bright salmon pink and an apricot orange with textured weave patterns to enhance the softness and delicacy of our organic cotton.
Diamond Feijoa Green Table Runner
The Naidi, commonly known as açai, grows in the pacific tropical rainforest of Colombia. It is a super fruit said to contain many nutrients and antioxidants. Our deep indigos and soft blues are full of depth and rich texture.
The Lulo fruit has a lovely combination of bright oranges and smooth shades of green on the inside. A famous fruit in Colombia, the lulo was the main inspiration for our green and orange throws. Showcasing dense weaves to enhance the feel of the organic cotton, our lulo color combination is full of character yet quiet enough to blend with any style.
See the full Tyba collection, ranging from home decor to tabletop goods, at zuahaza.com/shop. Looking for more ethical home decor inspiration? Find that right here!
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