Treasure.

I think what I love most about op-shopping is the discovery of what I think are treasures!

So, on Saturday Ben & I went for a bike ride... and our destination was to a local Salvo's op-shop. And while we were there I found a Masai blanket (Shuka blanket). Oh-my-gosh. I was so excited I am sure my heart stopped for just a moment! Wow.


When we lived in Ugunja, in Western Kenya, we met a few of the local Masai men. They wear very eye catching Shuka blankets, of incredibly bold colours - as this photo displays.

I wish I could show you one of my own photo's with the Masai, but all their fabrics they were wearing were slightly different to the one I found. The one I found is exactly like the one this Masai man is wearing -


And, in order to really enjoy this blanket I am making us a set of cushions for our couch. Ah, I am so glad to find it, and it stirs up even more the passion in me for returning to East Africa.


Images from here and here and here Thanks!