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Handmade Pillow by Jamie Ribisi-Braley of Auburn, ME, this salvaged antique linen cross-stitch sampler has been given a new life as a lavender pillow. The exquisite hand work of the embroidered design stands out in all of its glory and is stuffed with Shaker lavender and recycled Poly-fil; giving your room a fragrant calming effect while also providing comfort as a usable pillow. "No Matter where I serve my guests, they seem to like my kitchen best." The fun phrase makes one wonder where else are you trying to serve food? Accented with a border of corn and backed with a double layer of vintage fabric. 100% of the materials are salvaged, including the thread! A true one-of-a-kind piece. Jamie loves to find handmade pieces that need some love and rescue them. This not only reduces our textile waste in landfills, but honors and continues a tradition of handmade fiber art for the household. Jamie is the Office Manager here at Shaker Village and loves sharing handmade traditional arts across the world. Use with glee. The pillow measures 11.5" x 8" X 3"
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Sale!Plain & Shibori dyed by Jamie Ribisi-Braley of Auburn, ME, this salvaged antique linen table runner & cloth napkins have been given a new life as two lavender pillows. These pillows are stuffed with Shaker lavender and recycled Poly-fil; giving your room a fragrant calming effect while also providing comfort as a usable pillow. The intricate embroidered butterfly linen runner was cut in half to give an envelope fold cover to each pillow and are paired with cloth napkins that have been acid dyed with Shibori patterns (fold and dye technique). Jamie loves to find handmade pieces that need some love and rescue them. This not only reduces our textile waste in landfills, but honors and continues a tradition of handmade fiber art for the household. Jamie is the Office Manager here at Shaker Village and loved spreading handmade traditional arts around the world! Use with glee. These pillows measure 14" x 10" each and are made from the same antique table runner. Please note that item 7B has a darker dye spot on the back (see photos) Would be fantastic as a matching set or can live on their own.
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Simple yet striking canvas tote bag, handmade by Brian Braley of Auburn, ME. Upcycled from a military duffle bag, this tote is perfect for durability and reliability. Interior is a bright red cotton with a floral plaid interior pocket. Exterior pocket is fully lined and closes with a snap button. Zipper closure on the body. 100% salvaged fabric and thread. Olive green soft cotton straps. Brian loves to create utilitarian bags from salvaged materials that will be durable for a long time. When not making bags at home, Brian is the Associate Director of Spindleworks in Brunswick and Gardiner. Measures 13" x 17" x 3" with 13" strap.
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This festive Christmas plaid tote bag is perfect for hauling gifts to your house or just for general use to brighten your day, handmade by Brian Braley of Auburn, ME. Made from a quilted padded fabric, the Christmas plaid exterior is complimented by a yellow plaid cotton interior with divided pockets on the interior front-facing panel. 100% salvaged fabric and thread. Black nylon handles and snap button closure on body and front fully-lined pocket. Brian loves to create utilitarian bags from salvaged materials that will be durable for a long time. When not making bags at home, Brian is the Associate Director of Spindleworks in Brunswick and Gardiner. Measures 13" x 16" x 4" with 12" strap.
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Upcycled antique textile with a modern Shibori dye by Jamie Ribisi-Braley of Auburn, ME. This set of 2 matching hand-embroidered vintage pillowcases has been given a new life with a fresh dye of an earthy pink color using the Shibori resist dye method. The exquisite hand work of the embroidered design stands out and allows for many more years of enjoyable use. Jamie loves to find handmade pieces that need some love and rescue them. This not only reduces our textile waste in landfills, but honors and continues a tradition of handmade fiber art for the household. Jamie is the Office Manager here at Shaker Village and loves sharing handmade traditional arts across the world. Use with glee. Measures 33" x 9", will fit standard pillows.
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Reclaimed antique quilt squares made from feedsack fabric and other vintage fabrics have been crafted into sets of cup coasters by Jamie Ribisi-Braley of Auburn, ME. Stuffed with fresh organic cotton batting and Shaker lavender has been sprinkled inside to give you a relaxing aromatherapy lift with every hot beverage! Jamie loves to find handmade pieces and salvaged materials that need some love and rescue them. This not only reduces our textile waste in landfills, but honors and continues a tradition of handmade fiber art. Jamie is the Office Manager here at Shaker Village and loves sharing handmade traditional arts across the world. Use with glee. Please see second photo for inventory code to pick your favorite(s) from the drop down menu.
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The texture of the blue and gray waxed canvas looks like ocean waves, and it'll just get better with age! Handmade by Brian Braley of Auburn, ME. Dark gray body is durable and sturdy with a blue large front pocket with contrasting stitch and snap button closure. Soft olive green cotton handles made from Shaker Workshops tape. Plaid cotton lining with interior pockets. Snap button closure on main body. Brian loves to create utilitarian bags from salvaged materials that will be durable for a long time. When not making bags at home, Brian is the Associate Director of Spindleworks in Brunswick and Gardiner. Measures 13" x 16" x 3" with 12" strap.
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Salvaged waxed canvas & plain canvas combo make for a stylish and perfect-sized shoulder bag. Brian Braley of Auburn, ME handmade this murse (man-purse) but it would work for any gender! Made from waxed gray canvas and military-surplus green plain canvas with woven cotton interior lining and pockets. Features a black nylon thick strap for comfortable use on your shoulder or cross-body. 100% salvaged fabric and thread. New strap and snap button closures. Front features a divided pocket. Brian loves to create utilitarian bags from salvaged materials that will be durable for a long time. When not making bags at home, Brian is the Associate Director of Spindleworks in Brunswick and Gardiner. Measures 13" x 12" x 3.5" and 20" strap
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Reclaimed vintage textiles with handwork that were screaming for rejuvination! Wife & husband team Jamie Ribisi-Braley and Brian Braley of Auburn, ME salvaged the materials in this everyday zipper tote bag from a beautiful antique quilt square with a tree of life as the front pearl-snap button closure pocket. Set on a base of a black and white heavy cotton tablecloth with rainbow embroidery on the base. Interior is fully lined with a double pock, all made from vintage fabric & finished off with a salvaged metal zipper. Tote bag handles are a soft cotton webbing in olive green. Jamie & Brian love to find handmade pieces and salvaged materials that need some love and rescue them. This not only reduces our textile waste in landfills, but honors and continues a tradition of handmade fiber art. Jamie is the Office Manager here at Shaker Village and loves sharing handmade traditional arts across the world. Use with glee. Measures 14" x 16" x 3.5"
