Torres-García: Making the ancient modern
A riot of colour and diversity, Latin American modernist art combines sculpture, architecture and the abstract as well as ceramics...
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Gods and goddesses: Tales of the Taíno
As you explore the World's End collection, take a moment for a closer look at our Taínos design. Based on zemis (stone idols) m...
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A walk through Kew
On her frequent walks through the lush greenhouses at Kew, Vale designer Melinda Marquardt photographs and sketches new and inspir...
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How does design affect our wellbeing?
We experience our world through the five senses: touch, sight, smell, sound and taste. To understand and react to our surroundings...
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Unmasking Nemboro craftsmanship
Picture a dense tropical forest in Central America. Monkeys scream overhead, colourful birds flutter and chatter in the trees, the...
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How to recognise high-quality fabrics
Most designers would claim that their fabrics are the best available, but what does that really mean? When even the most luxurious...
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The hand of the artist
Welcome to The Vale...
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Colour palettes and mood boards
Lead designer Melinda Marquardt spent the last year designing the first collection for The Vale London. Above are some images from...
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Into Africa
At the close of 2017 Melinda took a trip to Tanzania to photograph wildlife and learn more about local African textiles. On th...
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