Violet Collection

The beauty of spring

Cape Cod Collection

Bandhini is a hand loomed textile product, created using manual techniques rarely seen today

Soweto Collection

Bandhini is dedicated to a cleaner, simpler, less greedy outlook. We use natural fibres which are hand woven and dyed with natural dyes

Mikasa Collection

Our animals are the stars of our photoshoot! Pictured: Tai's arabian horse Kelki wearing a Moroccan Screen bedsash.

Bordeaux Collection

At Bandhini, we combine our love of textiles and design to create a collection of decorative pillows, coverlet quilts, throws, ottomans and headboards

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Reed fair Melbourne

While the winter is slowly entering Australia, we're getting ready for Summer '12.
From the 6th till the 10th of August, Bandhini will showcase the Summer 2012 collection at the Reed Fair in Melbourne.
Write down the date or book a flight, because we're expecting you!


Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Tai in Europe, post 4

Bordeaux is the land of roses and red wine - heaven whichever way you
go!
But some seriously beautiful roses and I am picking fresh bunches
for our Gite at Chateau Coulon Laurensac www.clbx.com.
- a sensational place owned by Margaret and Ronald Rens from the Netherlands. This 18th century Chateau built in 1790 sits on the river Garonne and across from the city of Bordeaux. We have been out Chateau ogling to the Medoc that has the wineries that this region is so incredible famous for. We also visited the region of Sauternes for the sweet white wines. Apparently the rockier the soils and the tougher they are to grow produces the best grapes when the fruit has to struggle it becomes stronger in flavour! Sounds like like life in general!














Where we are staying :

LONDON – April 7-9thhttp://london.liverpoolstreet.andaz.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
PARIS – April 9th – 16th
www.private-homes.com/paris/en/d/738-tour-st-jacques--apartment-paris-rent-2-bedroom.html
PROVENCE - April 16th - 23rd April
www.bastidelesamis.com
BOURDEAX - April 23-30
http://www.clbx.com/en/bordeaux/36/Chateau.html
SEATOWN, DORSET – April 30 – May 7
http://www.dorsetcoastalproperty.com/gallery.shtml#images/gallery_images/07.jpg

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Tai in Europe, post 3

After the incredible husell of Paris, Provence is bliss!
We are in a once medieval village of Menerbes overlooking the stunning Luberon Valley. It is a delightful house owned by Lovonne and Simon Burrow (originally from South Africa and then Melbourne) and perfect for a visit to this area - has not one but two ancient stone sacrcopage from 450 found in a neighbouring property that are currently a planter box and fountain (by the pool) that once housed the remains of Saint Castor the Bishop of Apt. The history in this area is phenomenal and makes one feel terribly young. We have been happy to reveal in the local area since arriving and are located in the Golden Triangle of Gordes, Abbaye de Senanque, Roussillion,
Bonnieux and Lacoste and are off exploring today.

A visit to every daily market is a must as the local produce is over whelming - we have hit in the spring season of white asparagus, strawberries, artichokes - not to mention the cheese, wine and macaroons!
I have no idea how French women stay so thin - for us we are trying to keep the flab at bay by walking and exploring!
Open yourself to people - these are the treasures of France. They can teach you to relax and let go and realize there is more to life than work. I feel that we in Ausie so need to be best performance wise we can be, and not the best person we can be for us and others.








Worry and stress are too major in our lives and we fuss over our service and needs of our clients and companies. If it all goes tomorrow then on what foot do we stand?
Close for lunch and don't rush in to be there before 10am - this is how the French and I think by God they may just have it!


Places we highly recommend:
Www.bastidelesamis.com, have a look at their blog: livingstylishlywell.com



Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Easter sale

A perfect idea for mother's day

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Autumn Clearance Part 3

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Autmn Clearance Part 2

Our Autumn Clearance is not over yet! Have a look at what we have this week...




Your favourite Bandhini- range?



To refresh your memory, have a look at all our ranges here:



Or browse trough our catalogue here

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Autumn Clearance!


Click here to go directly to our online stock-lists - Clearance items only

Tai in Europe, post 2

London


I could really dig this town - god how civilised! The cool architects from
the last three centuries really knew their stuff and it amazes me that today
many of these crafts are totally gone - I think of the craftsmen who have
toiled at these monuments - incredible.
Good news on the retail sector
Aussie is way ahead on innovation - went to my usual haunts - Harrods (you
got to go) the Conran store (looking very tired) oka (moved from a catalog
company to big time retailer - very country home) Andrew Martin - a great
mix and to think the union Jack started here (and would be good to stop here
also).
Can't helping thinking that Aussie stores like Hermon and Hermon, Coco Republic, Papaya, o and b and others are right over the top of this lot!
I know why we are forced into constant innovation - a way smaller and demanding population!


















Paris


Paris beautiful but Scarey at first with the bustling crowded streets but we are located in a great part opposite st Jacques tower and gardens.
For my birthday dinner we dressed and went to z kitchen gallieria which was a Thai French fusion and honestly divine.
Paris is certainly turning on the sunshine and today was the Paris marathon with ten thousand runners it was amazing and made all the merrier with bands on each street corner!


The lapsed Catholic in me shed tears this morning at Sunday mass in notre dame with the heart tendering voices of the brothers. Awesome both the architecture and the calling.



Friday, April 8, 2011

Tai Arrives London; Blog one

Getting the hotel JAG xjl to collect us at the airport was an inspired move after the hell of a trip and let the anxiety of it all slip away. Our chauffeur John a cockney Greek gave us the tour back to the hotel passed harrods, big Ben, buckingham palace and thru the beautiful old buildings in the city with the blossoms blazing - amazingly it is also one of the warmest days of the year!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Behind the scenes in India -

On the photo-shoot for our Winter2011 catalogue - Africana bedsetting

Goodbye to our Victorian agent

We wish Marcelle all the best on her travels to New Zealand!



Please contact our Head office for general enquiries
0755338545 - info@bandhini.com.au

Monday, April 4, 2011

Tai in France

Tai Schaffler, Designer and owner of Bandhini Homewear Design will leave this week to France and England!
Do you want to keep track of Tai's European travels, her thoughts and revelations?
Symply follow this blog. You can Easily filter the posts by clicking here, or on the "Europe" label on the right.
Enjoy reading!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Lottery homes

1212PCB - Pearl cluster black Small cushion

1421TWB - Three white buttons Lumber Cushion

Supporting Flood victims

Alliance Homes have jumped at the opportunity to help those families who have recently been affected by the floods which ripped apart houses through-out Brisbane.

Together with the support of local companies, including Bandhini we donate our time and supply what we can to help those families rebuild / decorate there homes which where worst affected.  

The plan is to do as many homes as possible with whatever resources which have been donated - The more resources the better the recovery effort.
Donations are still welcomed so if you would like to jump on board with this cause; contact Alliance homes direct!
Bandhini Homewear Design is excited about helping those who need it the most, especially when its a cause which has been effected so close to home. 

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Bandhini on the road

Bandhini is a company and message which is just beyond the norm of just a cushion, throw or quilt. It is something  which has been tailored, designed and hand-made for our clients and their customers. 

This is why at Bandhini our new direction is engaging our clients there staff, our staff in educating them in the real story of Bandhini and its products. 

In this being said; we began our first training program with one of our new clients Fanuli in Sydney. Carlo and his  friendly and attentive staff where very keen to learn and from my efforts it was clear that both Bandhini and Fanuli where being rewarded.

Bandhini is a unique company and needs to be shared by all those who come in its contact. We need to engage ourselves and list those points of difference which set us apart from all our competitors. We will be starting this process in the coming weeks, starting with our main points of contact, our Boyd Blue agencies.

Looking forward to all our new developments

Over and Out 

Sharm






A nice reaction from Mary:


Hi Sharm
Thanks for coming into the store yesterday, it is always wonderful to meet
the people behind the brand.
I have tried the login with success - such a stunning range.  This will be a
very effective way for me to do future ordering.
I will wait until my back orders arrive next month and then see what else we
can add.
Have a great day!
Mary

Monday, March 21, 2011

Bandhini in Home Beautiful - April '11

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Gold Coast winter 2011 Launch

Thank you for coming to our Gold Coast Launch!
More pictures of this evening on this LINK







Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Click here to see pictures on our Facebook page

Monday, March 14, 2011

Picture of the month

A new concept just found its way to our blog: The picture of the month.
Did you decorate a bedroom or living room with Bandhini cushions? Did you use a Bandhini product in a very surprising and original way? Let us know and your picture can be the picture of the month! Send an image of the room you decorated to design@bandhini.com.au. Don't forget to mention the designer, the location and if possible a website.

To start off, we'd like to start with our new Devi-Range























Cushions, Quilt and Bedsash: Bandhini
Set up: Tai Schaffler
Location: The Bandhini Head office

Good luck and hope to hear from you soon!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Fine Paisley Caramel cushion in INSIDE OUT magazine



Click here for purchasing details of our 2525FPCA

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Special Guest confirmed presence on opening nights

Click here for more information about our opening nights!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Reed Gift Fair Sydney

Bandhini in the Sydney Morning Herald

Check us out in Sydney Morning Herald - Style Interiors, Page 8.
New Cuba Black cushion on display. bandhinidesign.com!




Thursday, February 24, 2011

Our New Winter '11 collections exclusively on show

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Bandhini Winter 2011 NEW Catalogue



To save a PDF-version of our catalogue on to your computer please right click the image above and select "Save target as..."

Monday, February 7, 2011

Reed Gift Fair Sydney

We hope to meet you all there!
If you can't make it to the fair, you can come and have a look at our winter'11collection at the launch-evening on the 19th of February in Sydney.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Bandhini Introduction night 2011






Please confirm your presence by a simple email to info@bandhini.com.au. Don't forget to mention your name and company. We hope to see you there! 

Thanks for stopping by!




Thanks to all of you who stopped by at our stand in Las Vegas!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Winning picks from Vegas


LDB magazine gives us a sneak-peek of what's making its debut at the World Market Center '11
And guess what: Bandhini is in it!
read the complete article here.


Based in Australia, Bandhini Homewear Design creates a multitude of looks that blend contemporary and ethnic to showcase the artistry of age-old, manual techniques, using all natural fibers. Products like this Onyx Collection are hand-woven and dyed with organically sourced colors. For market, Bandhini is partnered with Uniqwa, a furniture manufacturer, who shares the same aesthetic. [Emily M. White, LDB magazine, feb 2011]

Bandhini in Las Vegas Insider- editorial

Monday, January 24, 2011

USA stand -video



best viewed fullscreen on 720 HD

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Las Vegas Market: We're ready!










The Las Vegas Market: open for visitors today at 8am (LV-time). You can visit mon-thu from 8am till 6pm,  friday from 8am - 4pm.You can find Bandhini & Uniqwa on stand nr. C435-5. Looking forward to see you there!