Tensira mattresses are from Africa. Designers Hamidou Diallo and Tuulia Makinen, husband and wife of our latest collection Tensira have dedicated their life to creating beautiful hand made mattresses and blankets from West Africa. Both from Finland, her husband of Guinean descent they have worked hard in keeping the West African crafts alive as globalization threatens the industry. Using all organic cotton, these hand made mattresses are filled with a unique cotton pod giving it an incredible softness. Their summer blankets are perfect for everyday use. Each available in a multitude of beautiful colours.
Pop by the shop this weekend and check out the Rosedales Art Fair. Advice will be featuring two artists this weekend, paintings by Elizabeth Dyer and screen printed t-shirts by artist Adam Hilborn.
The fabulous Amanda Blakely, was featured on Holt's Muse! She mentions how Advice From A Caterpillar is one of her favorite shopping destinations! And she mentions all of her kid friendly family destinations in a city guide. Amanda has an awesome Mommy blog called: The Adventures of Atticus.