Stylish British Eco-Design since 1990
Ethical hand-crafted wooden letters, decorations and interior accessories
Emily Readett-Bayley has worked in Bali for over 30 years perfecting a collection of wooden decorations in collaboration with a rice farming community who, for centuries, have carved and gilded wood to decorate their temples. Today these farmers cultivate fast growing Albizia trees around their rice fields to provide a soft lightweight wood which can be carved into intricate shapes. They are perfect for all manner of decorations and can be used for Christmas Decorations, Wedding decorations, Party Decorations , Interior Decoration and Gift Wrapping
Handmade DECORATIONS
AUTHENTICITY and HISTORY
Emily Readett-Bayley has worked in Bali for over 20 years perfecting a collection of wooden decorations crafted by a rice farmers co-operative who for centuries have carved and gilded wood to decorate their Hindu temples. Today these communites also cultivate fast growing albiza trees around their rice fields and carve the wood into intricate shapes and sculptures.
BEYOND FAIR TRADE
This provides them with a vital secondary income and enables them to maintain their traditional methods of rice cultivation and preserve their unique Subak heritage which has been recognised by UNESCO.
BRITISH DESIGN, SKILLFULLY CRAFTED
The wood carving, gilding and painting skills of these Balinese artisans are second to none and combined with Emily’s own British design background and knowledge of Western markets the collection is unique.
ARTISANAL QUALITY AND ACCREDITATION
Handmade decorations designed by Emily Readett-Bayley have been sold in many of the best stores in the world including Bergdorf, Conran, Harrods, Heals, Neiman Marcus, Liberty, Nina Campbell and John Lewis.
SUSTAINABLE and NATURAL MATERIALS
In addition to albizia wood Emily also works with recycled and salvaged materials including : driftwood, bamboo, rattan, reeds, grasses, cloves, coconut shells, feathers, mother of pearl and glass.
