A goal of each Last Chance design is to create something that feels timeless but also super special. I find inspiration from historical references (mostly textiles). One of the most exciting things about looking at these references is spotting similar motifs across different cultures and periods. When I spot these similarities, it’s like a constellation appearing just after sunset– I only have to connect the dots to create something new.

A step-by-step folk art tutorial.

In February of 2020 I had the honor of visiting the workshop of a master leheriya artisan. Mr Neelgar’s family has been practicing the Rajasthani craft of leheriya for four generations.