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Sustainably Splendid: The Unsurpassed Beauty of Handwoven Rugs

By Ed Donnelly October 31, 2019 |

When choosing a rug it is very important to know the difference between ‘Handwoven’ & ‘Handloomed’. Handwoven Rugs can take months to make, Handloomed Rugs can be produced in a matter of hours. A quick indicator in identifying the difference is that generally a Handwoven Rug will 2 sided - clearly showing...

It's the Simple Things

By Ed Donnelly June 14, 2018 |

Our 2018 Collection is almost complete with the arrival of the fruits from our last sourcing trip. Sometimes it's the simplest that get us excited. As an example our new Zinc Containers, originally used in Bakeries or as Storage Containers by Street Food Vendors. We found a batch of these, all beaten and...

Shekwati Doors - New pieces coming to Home Street Home in 2018

By Ed Donnelly March 04, 2018 |

For the past few months, we have been working really hard at finding or developing the best pieces to bring you in 2018. Here is a wee flavour of whats coming Shekawati Doors The symbolism of Doors has been prevalent throughout history. Since Doors were first seen in recorded history...

Maison D'Alep - The struggle to keep Syrian Crafts in Wartime

By Ed Donnelly August 11, 2017 |

Syrian Glass La Maison d'Alep History Created in the 2nd Century BC, the technique of Blown Glass had always been used in Syria. Up to the 1920’s, the glass makers primarily produced utility objects (Jars, Oil Lamps, Bottles, Suction Cups, Apothecary Flasks, Perfume Bottles...) In the Twenties, the French Institute...

Lux Magazine 'Cool Hunters' Summer Edition features Home STREET Home

By Ed Donnelly August 01, 2017 |

Lux Magazine is a leading International Lifestyle & Interiors Publication. We were delighted to be featured in the 'Cool Hunters' Section Bi-annual Hard Copy Publication.