Heritage & History

  • The Green Fan (Girl of Toledo, Spain), 1912, by Robert Henri

    Only Fans

    If you see me in summer, chances are—most likely—I’ll be carrying a fan in my bag or hand.  In Spain, the fan is more than just an accessory; it’s part of our cultural identity. Growing up, I watched the ladies around me carrying all summer long. I remember being mesmerised by the rhythmic movements, and…

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  • Balineum Louis Barthelemy Egyptomania

    All roads lead to Egypt

    Is it just me, or is Egypt—and everything Egyptian—having a moment in the world of interiors? This thought crossed my mind earlier this week when I opened my inbox to find not one but two emails celebrating Egyptian artistry. One was from Balineum introducing their second Egyptomania collection, which translates the vibrant canvas tapestries of…

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  • Arundells

    Last weekend, while visiting Salisbury, I stumbled upon a beautiful property purely by chance. Around eight PM, near the cathedral, the area was tranquil with tourists gone, and the evening light casting a serene glow. The sight reminded me of Constable’s famous painting of the Cathedral, which I studied during my History of Art degree,…

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