LICENSING PROGRAM

All the Trimmings The Archive Collection

The Archive Collection, a new trimmings collection developed for Pindler, a leading international wholesaler of decorative fabrics and trimmings, is the latest introduction from the licensing program of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.

Designed and manufactured for Pindler by Foundation licensee Classical Elements, the collection of trims, decorative tapes and fringe was inspired by textiles, objects and garments from the Museum of International Folk Art.

“We are thrilled to see the handwork of the world’s artisans translated into such beautiful and varied product,” says Pamela Kelly, Foundation vice president of licensing and brand management.

The collection’s stunning mélange of texture, pattern and color draws from the unique materials, methods of manufacture and motifs of regional textile traditions from around the world, including 11 distinct patterns:

Aswan, multicolored tassel fringe inspired by a Middle Eastern beaded wool camel bridle.

Edo, dotted trim tape with a chenille figure derived from sashiko needlework on a northern Japanese work vest.

Malay, trim tape with woven medallion design inspired by a patterned rattan palm mat native to Borneo.

Rebozo, trim tape with ribbed design knit with multicolored yarns inspired by a 19th century Mexican shawl.

Capa, raffia trim tape inspired by the textured pattern of a traditional Mexican woven palm fiber rain cape.

Shari, two-color geometric trim tape design inspired by a northern Japanese sashiko needlework coat.

Orsa, trim tape with multicolored geometric design and chenille dot motif inspired by a 19th century Swedish embroidered pillow cover.

Yunnan, printed geometric trim tape design interpreted from a Chinese batik-dyed tunic sleeve.

Kasai, classic trim cord design with a natural linen aesthetic inspired by a woven raffia belt from the African Republic of Zaire.

Annaba, multicolored trim cord design inspired by a colorful hand-woven bed cover from Algeria.

Imbabura, wrapped, multicolored trim cord design inspired by tasseled tufts on a 20th century Ecuadorian ceremonial headdress.

The Archive Collection is distributed exclusively by Pindler fabrics and is available at its 16 corporate and seven independent showrooms across the United States, and two in Canada.