Curio Blankets

A chair hand woven by me and @a___be___g for Superhot Shop @daniellebrustman 35 metres of 100% silk, hand-dyed in layers of red. Allona and I worked through each length slowly. Building colour layer by layer, letting the material lead. Over 100 individual warps, each one forming the structure and shape of the chair. The weaving was repetitive by design. Over and under, over and under. A rhythm that became its own kind of making. Process-led, as always. Textural, sculptural. The RED stain is not a flaw. It is a record of cycle, of body. Photography by @afloralfrenzy

The Longest cushion freshly finished and I love it! I asked all my technicians to take a photo of me and the cushion in all the areas it spent time getting made.

A 1 of 1 King in Life in Stripes. I diligently knot and join together hundreds of threads, to make a seamless yarn, guiding the colour as it moves. It is planned, but comes together in a way that is directed by what feels right in the moment it’s knitted. The result is an incredibly detailed piece, with an enormous amount of different yarns. Making a piece like this, where the craftsmanship is in the time it takes, results in enduring heirloom. We love sharing these pieces, and cherish the thought of people welcoming them into their home.

The longest cushion in the factory. Made once from wrapping a baby blanket around a cushion insert and loving the piece that appeared. From there a small/tiny collection developed. The cushion inserts are all custom made, meaning you can choose the density from soft and lofty to firm and solid, whatever your body or home might need.

Moss green/yellow was the colour of today, knitted with dizzy purple, brown and bright pink with an undertone of orange. Life in Stripes cushions in the making. The moss green yarn is a weaving yarn with a higher micron (well over 24), sitting beside my standard 19 micron merino. By touch it’s obvious what is what. I love both, no wrong, no right, each serving its place in the market, but maybe the first time I’ve really seen them side by side like this. It really encourages touch and questions.

Horses&Jugs, Jugs&horses It’s been a moment between posts for me, honestly a little hiatus makes the heart,body and mind ready for 2026. Run free horses but be well hydrated ;)

Another massive year. It really was the year of 1-of-1 pieces and working more with my instincts. We moved factories, which sounds like a small task, but it meant moving 80-year-old machines, slowly, piece by piece. The move took months. Curio is a tiny team: me, plus a technician, a linker and a steamer. I feel so lucky to open the doors each day and hear the roar of the knitting machines, the smell of oil. To spend my time learning more about this craft, about this industry. Hearing stories of what it was like back in the day from the people I work with and run into along the way. Most of the people I work with are in their seventies. I’ve always known how special that is, but as I get older and a little more realistic there are moments when I realise just how rare this is. It’s also a little crazy. As these people go, so do their skills. We’ve sadly missed the chance to capture so much already. I try to learn and absorb as much as I can, but it’s impossible these experts are filled with decades of experience. They are deeply valued to me and shape the way I work. There are always business goals and destinations I hope to reach. They can be motivating, but also crippling. As a small brand, you deal with copycats who have more of everything but what they don’t have, and can’t do, is move the way CURIO can. I’ve said it over and over to close friends this year: it’s about being wild, being weird, and not letting it get me down. My business is small, and I love that. We’re agile. I love the people I get to work with, the stories, the craft, the endless knowledge. AND I am sooo lucky that I have clients and amazing customers that are here supporting us so thank you!

A giggle with loved ones, a book, one too many cookies, an early night. It’s the time of year to enjoy, it’s deserved. Thank you for being part of a big year, I really loved it all! Cookies baked and cut by me captured and created by @afloralfrenzy ♾️

The festive season is a moment to say thank you to anyone. A gift that’s small and unexpected. A shape to hold, a shape to look at and smile. Curio Object 001 - Fish Curio Object 002 - Rock Cast slowly. For the purpose of presence.

A stack of blankets wrapped with festive joy. Tis the season to sparkle. Knitted in Melbourne, one small batch at a time and always with the best Australian merino. All pieces are shipping via express to arrive in time for gifting. Hand-delivered drops are happening right up until the 23rd across Melbourne and beyond.

New pattern Stars in the Sky ✨

This Saturday, 1–4pm Curio Practice will be joining the Christmas Wine Market at Hope Street Radio Food by @stefanino.panino & @duabakehouse and wines by @trutta_wines , @gum.wine , @yayoi_wines , @fin.wines , @passagewines , @weingut_ale , @elevensonswine . I’ll be bringing a small selection of Christmas pieces, a mix of vintage and new Czech handmade glass ornaments. Plus a very limited offering from the studio: Two 1-of-1 pieces Mohair + Merino scarves Mohair cushion If there’s something you’d like to see in person, just DM or email me, I’m happy to bring it along.