Ikat: Timeless textiles created in traditional ways
Ikat fabric is a traditional textile that is characterized by its intricate patterns and vibrant colors. It is believed to have originated in several regions around the world, including Central...
Behind the Seams: The General Knot Blog
A Toile Tale: Exploring Toile Fabric's Legacy
If you know us, you know that we are fascinated by fabrics and their unique histories. Toile scenics are a personal favorite and we’d like to share the origin of...
Waxed canvas makeover
As you can tell from our bag collections, we love waxed canvas and have found many applications for its functional beauty. With that said, we do understand that it can...
African Wax Prints
Our love of textiles is what drew us into this business. First vintage textiles, with their mysterious origins and rarity were (and still are)...
Music Festival Season Is Here!
It’s festival season and while we go there for the talented artists gracing the stages; the tasty Instagramable food and drinks; and the experience, let’s face it, we go there...
Authentic Treats for Derby Day
Growing up in Southern Ohio, my family made the annual pilgrimage to visit our Louisville, KY relatives and celebrate the Kentucky Derby weekend. Here are some of our favorite dishes that became a...