We have a new collection of charming baskets from Bali. Balinese women traditionally wove baskets for their households for placing offerings, and storing food or knickknacks. In Bali, you'll see women carrying baskets on their heads.

Our Balinese baskets are made in the villages near Ubud. There are a few different kinds of basketry in Bali. While the colourful ones are very popularly seen throughout Bali, the baskets we found are strikingly simple using natural grass only dyed in browns and black.

Shapes and sizes vary, from small round baskets to flat shallow baskets, and some trays. There are numerous ways to utilize these lovely baskets. Most of them have matching lids and are perfect for storing things. Put in sweets, keys, coasters, or even post-its! Trays are also great for placing letters, candles, and of course serving tea and a cake.

The baskets look natural but also modern, making them a stylish decoration around the house (and office). They look great next to a flower pot or plants.

We only have a limited stock this time, so if you are interested, please hurry to view them!

If you are thinking of rearranging your rooms, pillows are a great way to freshen your rooms. Here are some tips & ideas:

Pillows provide a theme to your room - Ethnic or romantic? Resort or urban dwelling? Pillows will provide a look or mood you are looking for.

Something missing... - If you wonder this when you look around the room, try adding pillows as accents. The right pillows often complete your room with style.

Colours & textures - Pillows are one of the easiest and most effective ways to introduce colour to your rooms. Colour combinations could change your rooms totally - as well as your moods! Texture is a more subtle but just as effective element.

Make a statement! - Apart from the colours & textures, we have various sizes and shapes in our pillow collection. Juxtaposing different sizes and shapes of pillows makes a strong statement to your sofa or bed.

Pillow inserts - our inserts are 100% feather. Each made by hand, the inserts are soft and extremely comfortable allowing you to use them for many years. Inserts are optional, and we will also custom-make them to any size you wish.

emgallery's pillow collection is very extensive. We specialize in textiles and design all our collections. We especially coordinate our fabrics with our pillows and other accessories to create a very particular style. While Asian in style, our designs and colours are decidedly modern, coordinating effortlessly with any style from European to Japanese.

We are happy to help you find what you are looking for and coordinate the look for you. Do visit emgallery to see our pillow collection.

Some more new items have added to our ikat 'spot' collection.

We now have our popular shoulder bags in this design, as well as passport holders and mobile phone swing bags. Available in chocolate, taupe, plum, and rose colours, they will coordinate your outing perfectly - in style.

Using the traditional ikat weaving method, we have come up with the modern motif with an Asian twist. We hope you'll enjoy our new bag and travel collection.

We look forward to seeing you at our shop soon!

We have created a new 'pop' Hill Tribe story. The original vivid colours on their garments and ornaments are reworked and combined differently to look more sophisticated while still very vibrant. Fuscha pink, jade green, lime, canary yellow are boldly used but in right proportions, often accompanying subdued hues like indigo blues and neutrals. The results are very interesting and a lot of fun.

Indigenous motifs continue to play a strong role in this collection. Enjoy some bold geometric designs as well as intricate weaving patterns, all with a modern twist. Discover very interesting and unexpected ways of putting colours together.

em's new home & fashion textile collection - now available at emgallery. We hope to see you soon!

Our brand new collection of bags and accessories has just arrived.

The new design 'spot' is created by weaving, rather than printing, using the traditional method of ikat (tie & dye). We have used a palette of chocolate and taupe, creating a deep, rich hue. The silk used is of the finest grade.

Our 'spot' collection consists of bags (shoulder bags, sling bags, and tote bags), as well as accessories such as passport holders, pouches, and mobile phone bags. They are exclusively made for emgallery.

'Spot' is a modern, classic design and appeals to both women and men.

emgallery has started an in-shop relief campaign "hope for japan" to help and support the people who have suffered from the recent disaster caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

We would like to ask for your help to donate to our cause. Our weavers in Laos are making silk bookmarks and bracelets as part of a joint effort (pictured above), which will be given for in-store donations of S$5.00 and above. All donations will be sent to the Japan Red Cross (via the Singapore Red Cross Society).

We are now listed as one of the official donors for the Red Cross Society, and the donation box is placed on our shop counter.

We hope you will join us in our relief campaign. We will continue with the campaign as long as there is a need.

NEW COLLECTION

Our second Hill Tribe Revival collection is now showcased at emallery.

The new palette includes shades of indigo, gold, camel, and brown, creating true rustic chic moods. Indigo combined with gold and camel is very alluring, while light to rich golds blending into camel and brown are delightfully enchanting.

Our woven story is as strong as ever. Rich hill tribe motifs and designs are translated into our own version of bold geometric ikats and delicately woven intricate patterns. These weaving stories are further enriched by the unique use of colours and textures. Together, it makes a very strong statement in our collection.

Discover our new strikingly coordinated home collection of pillows, runners, and tapestries. Also enjoy our artistic fashion pieces such as shawls, scarves, and cool bags. All currently available at emgallery.

A new shipment of silk organza bags have just arrived.

Hand-woven in Cambodia, sheer silk is made into pretty bags with string ties. Some are silk-screen printed with botanic patterns, while some are in solid colours.

Available in 3 sizes, large ones are great as lingerie or garment bags, medium size for holding (and protecting) scarves, and small ones are handy for putting in things like handkerchief, tissue, and keys. They are a great organizer and look stylish too!

Our organza bags are also popular as gifts. You can combine different sizes or coordinate the colours & patterns, which we will finish off with a nice gift-wrap. Not only do they look adorable, they are also a wonderful craft made by the artisans in Cambodia. Originally designed by em!

The latest collection comes in pretty shades such as pale turquoise, leaf green, fog pink, and soft brown. Patterns match our current collection of silk printed bags - water lily and flower & vine.

We also have a wide range of silk organza for home and fashion. In Laos, we have created beautiful organza shawls with very interesting weaving details. The contrast of sheer fabric and woven patterns makes quite a dynamic and artistic wall-hanging piece.

We look forward to showing you some of our lovely organza collections. Do drop by for viewing.

We have a variety of silks at our shop. From lustrous silk to delicate organza, each different silk can be styled differently. Here are a few ideas..

Soft, lustrous silk woven in Cambodia : Wonderful for scarves & shawls, as this silk beautifully drapes and wraps around you. The woven structure, such as waffle and pleats, creates subtle texture, for a more modern style. Its light-weight so its easy to wear.

Rough silk woven in Laos : This silk has a rustic appeal as the texture is slightly thicker and the appearance is matte rather than shiny. We tend to apply a traditional weaving method such as ikat and supplementary weave (raised woven pattern) using this silk. The result is often quite dynamic, making great interior accent pieces such as wall-hanging tapestries and table runners. We also make an array of pillows to match.

Raw silk woven in Cambodia : We mainly make a collection of pillow covers using this unprocessed silk. It is rougher than rough silk - almost coarse - creating a very interesting rugged look, while it still has the sophisticated feel compared to cotton or linen. Raw silk pillows look great on their own or combined with those in different types of silks.

Silk organza woven in Laos : We love the delicateness and beauty this fabric expresses. Meticulously hand-woven in Laos, the sheer silk is so effective both at home and in fashion. As it lets light through and is light and airy, the silk organza can be placed in many places - on the wall as a wall-hanging, by the windows, or hanging from the ceiling as a screen or divider. Organza is of course perfect as a shawl. Patterns woven on organza are particularly effective for the contrast of sheer background and solid patterns.

We have many more varieties of silk at our shop, some made into bags, jewellery, and accessories. Do come and visit emgallery to discover the beauty of silk...

** We are closed on 3rd & 4th February for Chinese New Year**

emgallery wishes you a very Happy New Year and a joyous year ahead..!

The new year might be a good time to renew your home decoration and accents. Our quilted silk cushions are a wonderful way of introducing a bit of luxury as well as comfort into your home.

Using an exquisitely hand-woven Thai silk, the quilted cushions are expertly made by local artisans. Dense filling weighing 1kg makes all the difference to the feel and look of the cushions. The filling is placed in a cotton bag underneath the silk before being quilted, making the cushion extra durable and firm. Firmness gives lasting comfort and wear, while making the cushions look absolutely beautiful and luxurious.

The quilted silk cushions have become one of em's signature items over the years. Our latest collection comes in brighter colours, which would make great accents in your home décor. The fronts and backs are different colours making the cushion reversible and fun.

**Special Promotion**
We are offering a special promotion where you can enjoy 10% off if you buy more than 6 pcs of our quilted cushions. The promotion runs until the end of March 2011. Do not miss this opportunity!

We have many home textile and accessories at our shop and we will be very happy to help you coordinate your home. We look forward to seeing you soon..!

We have marked one year this December since we moved to our shop in Dempsey Road.

We felt your support and well wishes all year long and we would sincerely like to thank you for all your support.

As 2010 is wrapping up, we wish you a lovely holiday season and a super year ahead..! We hope to see you again soon.

**We are open until 8.30pm on 22 (Wed) & 23 (Thu) December.

We have received a collection of baskets from Northern Thailand. Hand-crafted by the Karen tribes, the baskets represent the finest craftsmanship of their kind. Beautifully woven, the baskets come in various shapes and sizes, some of which are large enough to use as small tables. Colours are brown, black, or a mixture of the two that create delicate patterns inside and outside the baskets.

The baskets are largely based on those traditionally used by the Karen for containing harvests and storing daily necessities. Some are modeled on Vietnamese and Burmese styles. Many have wooden bases, which look unique and are extra durable.

Together with our recently launched Hill Tribe textile collection, they make a great décor for your rooms, and of course would make lovely gifts for the holiday seasons.

We are now showcasing the baskets in our shop. Do come around and have a look. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Our holiday schedule: Closed: 25 December 2010, 1-2 January 2011 (we are open until 3pm on 31 December)

We have launched our new collection, "Hill Tribe Revival".

Our pom-pom and chenille collection is unique and striking. Inspired by the Karen tribe's costume and ornaments, we have created our own version of pillows, throws, scarves, and some accessories.

We have stocked an array of festive season items, such as handmade ikat Xmas cards, silk Xmas ornaments (now we have elephants too!), jewellery and jewellery boxes, photo frames, silk purses, and of course lovely silk scarves and bags.

Do come and have a look our new range of collection.

Please join us at our new collection launch at emgallery.

Our fascination with hill tribe arts and traditions continues and we have created another striking textile collection inspired by their weaving and adornment.

Newly launched this month is a pom-pom and chenille collection. We have taken Karen tribe costumes, which are richly ornate with colourful pom-poms and wonderful chenille, and turned them into a collection of unique interior and fashion pieces. Pillows and throws with pom-poms and chenille are adorable and will transform your home to a rustic chic adobe. We have also made jewellery and name card boxes adorned with pom-poms, which are great for gifts.

Colours have turned out to be lovely - amber, gold, and plum make a rich palette, electrically combined with turquoise, lime, indigo, and fuscha pink. On woven patterns, these colours work breathtakingly well together. You can enjoy them around home as décor pieces, but also they are absolutely gorgeous to wear.

Silk ornaments and ikat Xmas cards have arrived from Cambodia, all handmade by the artisans who are landmine and polio victims. Silk ornaments include Xmas trees, Stars, Stars & Moon, and Elephants. We have expanded the colours this year ranging from bright to chic colours. Using the same silk, we have also had a collection of purses made that come in various sizes.

Do come and join us in the sparkling new collection launch at emgallery. We look forward to seeing you!

11/26 (Fri) - 28 (Sun) 10am - 7pm

Mekong Collection : Hand-built in Laos, this collection is reminiscent of colonial Indochina style. Simple and elegant, our offer includes 2-seater & 3-seater sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, daybed, mirror, and dining tables & chairs.

Art Décor & Colonial Collection : This unique collection from Cambodia includes our hand-picked Art Décor Antique living set (bench, armchairs & side table), recycled old wood coffee tables with carved elephant legs, and hand-painted Khmer style cabinet.

Most of the items have been on display in our shop and they are the only pieces left. The offer prices vary, depending on each piece's conditions. Some are not quite perfect, but are still lovely and unique.

For those who come early, we will be offering special further 5% discount from the sale prices. Most of the items are one-of-a-kind with limited stock, so do take this opportunity to join us early..!

Many of you must have come back from your wonderful holidays not long ago. While inspired, why not recreate a little resort of your own at home?

It has always been an inspiration for emgallery, too. Tropical style, Island living, or whatever you call it, our fabrics and home accents are created to embrace it.

For our current decor at our shop in Dempsey Road, we have put together some very interesting combinations using our silks and accessories. The colours are very pretty and dreamy, conjuring up an image from your favourite resorts. We can show you how sheer fabrics and soothing-coloured pillows can do a wonder to your bedroom. Or silk wall-hangings or table runners can add to the feel of understated luxury. Just like living on at the resort...

Our collections are exclusively designed and produced by and for emgallery. We are here to help you create a space you have always dreamt of...

We hope to see you soon.

We have a variety of silks that we work on. You might think silken fabrics are delicate and lustrous, which is true in many cases, however, silk can be processed differently to produce unique feels and textures.

One such silk is raw silk. Silk has gum called Sericin in its raw stage, which is removed to create smooth lustrous silk yarns. Raw silk is the silk with sericin, i.e. unprocessed silk. Raw silk is quite rough and nobly, and creates very interesting textured fabrics.

Our raw silk pillow collection is created in Cambodia combining raw silk and regular silk. In the past, we dyed the woven fabric for certain colours, but now we dye all the yarns first and then weave the fabric. This way, the woven fabric shows more subtle colours and texture, also improving the strength.

We have recently received a new shipment of raw silk pillow covers. They are one of our signature items. Over many years we have run, we have added new colours and we currently have 8 colours in stock - orange, chocolate, copper, army green, silver grey, daisy (off white), pink, and blue. The colours vary from light to deep, but all have the lovely nubby texture that gives the pillow a perfect 'rustic chic' look.

Our raw silk pillows come in both square and rectangular shapes in various sizes. Square ones are paneled in 4 patches using 2 different directions of the raw silk fabric and it gives a very interesting effect.

Raw silk is not a smooth silk, but it has a very interesting character and is quite durable. It does not have the luster that smooth silk has but it still has a sheen that maintains the sophisticated look. We love the material.

All our raw silk pillows are currently showcased in our shop. Do come and have a look and do experience the feel of this unique fabric.

We look forward to seeing you soon..!

For those who are about to travel, great news - lovely silk-screen printed passport holders have just arrived from Cambodia. Back by popular demand, we have printed our new floral patterns for this collection. They match our silk-screen bags and mobile cases, so you'll be ready to go on the road equipped in style.

The colours are gorgeous - grape, bronze, sea green, and lilac. Soft and shimmery, they coordinate with your travel attire fashionably. All of the items are also light, making it easy for travelling.

The fabric is hand-woven by our Cambodian weavers to our specifications and silk-screen printed with our designs. The passport holder is more like a travel document organizer - two different-sized compartments for boarding pass and passport, many card pockets (good for travel related cards such as mileage cards or visa photos),a long zipped pocket for currency and a pen holder. You can organize all your travel documents in this holder. And it looks nice too!

Apart from your own, why don't you pick some extra ones for your friends? They make a great gift.

We have also re-shuffled our display in our shop. We hope to see you soon at emgallery..!

Summer is here and many of you must be leaving for your vacations soon.

If you are looking for something to take home for your friends and families, we have an array of beautiful textiles and home & fashion accessories for you to choose from.

We have a wide range of textile collections - scarves, shawls, runners, wall-hanging tapestries, pillow covers, and bags. Our current collection includes many light, sheer silk organza pieces, which are perfect for summer.

We also have a number of small items that make lovely gifts. Silk-screen bags and pouches, silk photo frames, sea grass tablemats and coasters, and silk & silver jewellery are popular.

Our collection is exclusively designed and produced for our gallery and each is expertly created by skilled artisans in Southeast Asia. We also offer nice gift-wrapping for your gifts.

Come and see our collection at emgallery. We're sure you can find something special...

** emgllery will be closed on Monday 2nd August.

We have received a shipment of beautiful silk quilted cushions from Thailand.

High quality hand-woven silk is expertly quilted and made into these wonderful cushions. The cushion is reversible, so you can enjoy a different colour on each side of the cushion. This time we have a range of classic colours available - gold, bordeaux, grey, sax blue, and midnight blue.

Our quilted cushions are long-lasting, as there is another layer of cover underneath the quilted fabric. Each has 1kg of polyester filling, making the cushion nice and firm..

The cushions are perfect for dining chairs and benches, providing both splash of colours and comfort.

Enjoy our latest arrival..!

** Due to our stock-take, emgllery will be closed next Tuesday 29 June.

Please join us at our new collection launch at emgallery.

Midsummer Dreams is a pretty, romantic collection inspired by sun-soaked summer days. The refreshing colour palette consists of the softest shades of lavender, vanilla, and mint as well as muted brights such as soft coral, misty turquoise, and petal rose.

Texture also plays an important part in this collection. Most significant is the airy silk organza. The light comes through the fabric beautifully, creating lovely translucent colours. Many other weaving patterns create interesting textures in the fabric – some lacy and some pleated

Our exciting new collection includes a lovely range of new bags. Our signature silk-screen bags will have brand new design and colours, while we have created a very different collection of tote bags and pouches made of hill tribe cotton from Cambodia.

We hope to see you at our launch next week..!

MIDSUMMER DREAMS Launch @ emgallery

** Please note that due to the preparations for the event, emgallery will be closed at 3pm on 16th June (Wed) and closed all day on 17th June (Thu). We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Date: 11 (Mon) - 24 (Tue) May, 2010
Time: 10am - 8pm (till 6pm on the last day)
Venue: Matsuya Department Store, Ginza, Tokyo (At Season's Studio, 7th Floor)
    3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: +81 3 3567 1211

We are holding an exhibition at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo. We will be showcasing our popular range from Hill Tribe Story, as well as some brand new pieces from our Spring& Summer'10 collection.

Bold ikats and vibrant hues are popular in our chic Tribal collection. And from our latest collection, very pretty and romantic textiles and home & fashion accessories will be debut at the exhibition.

If you happen to be in Tokyo during the period, please come by and see us! Or do tell your friends who might be interested.

Wemgallery's silk-screen bags are now in stock. The leaf design is back by popular demand. The chic colour combination of bronze, silver grey, taupe, blue, and ochre is very alluring.

Our light-weight silk-screen bags have been one of our signature items. The silk is cultivated in Cambodia and the yarns are dyed to our specific colours. The woven fabrics are then screened with our chosen patterns and colours. Each is hand-made by the artisans.

With this shipment, we have regular-size shoulder bags and smaller ones in matching pouches. They are great for town and travel, as well as gifts. We look forward to seeing you soon!

** emgallery will be closed on Monday 3rd May 2010 **