African & Global Art Style at First Friday in Old City Philadelphia

First Friday’s in Philadelphia are always fun; especially when the weather is nice and you can find a good parking space. It’s one big creative global fête. We saw a lot of interesting art and people, met some twitter folks face to face and reconnected with some shop owners. There are a lot of shops that cater to African and global art and design; each with their own unique personality. It was an all around great way to spend a Friday evening. 

We loved the mix of Indonesian and African art and style in this shop

Of course we had to show this chair!

Lighting By David Trubridge

Seating and lighting by David Trubridge

David Trubridge

Seating and lighting by David Trubridge

David Trubridge

Vivant Art Collection and Gallery

Florcy Morisett, Owner of Vivant Art Collection and Gallery

Beautiful wood workings at the Center for Art in Wood

There were artists who took to the streets to do their thing

Musicians filled the air with melodious sounds

Galbraith & Paul–Textile Artists

I met Liz Galbraith, textile artisan, and Ephraim Paul in 1994 when I was working on my book “The Spirit of African Design.” My co- author and I borrowed one of their lamps to use in the book. Back then, Liz was making unique handmade paper lampshades and lighting. I remember when their studio was downtown in Old City Philadelphia. That was a while back and a lot has changed. Today, Galbraith & Paul is a global company with showrooms from New York to Paris to Australia. Luckily for Indaga Home, (Denys Davis and Monna Morton) they are still headquartered in Philadelphia. The studio is located in a renovated textile mill in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia and open by appointment only.

Galbraith & Paul specializes in sturdy handmade block printed textiles, rugs, printed wallpaper and lighting. The lighting is made exclusively for the furniture store Room & Board.

The new Fall Collection is an artistic blend of subtle colors and bold patterns. Whatever you choose from their vast collection is bound to make a beautiful statement in any room. We can’t wait for the open house at their Annual Sample Sale - December 1st . www.galbraithandpaul.comwww.galbraithandpaul.com

Tents Wallpaper

Tent Detail

Candystripe

Candy Stripe Detail

Diamond

Diamond Detail

Ribbon Wall Cover

Galbraith & Paul lighting is available exclusively through Room & Board. Please visit their website at roomandboard.com

Galbraith & Paul lighting is available exclusively through Room & Board. Please visit their website at roomandboard.com

Midnight Links on Upholstery Linen

Architectural Digest, May 2012

Links Detail

Thanks to Galbraith & Paul.  

Check out the What We Make tab to see how we used the fabric from last years sample sale.