Robert Malmberg x St. Frank: Mexico City in Photographs
This photograph shows one of two major pyramids in the ancient city of Teotihuacan. Just outside of Mexico City, Teotihuacan was home to a pre-Aztec civilization whose influence ranged over Mesoamerica. It was taken as a double exposure on medium format film This photo series is a limited edition collaboration with Brooklyn-based photographer, Robert Malmberg, exploring Mexico City through the lens of the traveler. “The energy of Mexico City was at once vibrant and permeating, bursting with exotic desert plants and primary colors,” notes Malmberg. In six photographs, he presents many facets of Mexico City and the area around. This piece is a closeup of cactus growing in desert garden at the National Museum of Anthropology. Robert Malmberg is an award-wining photographer and filmmaker specializing in studio portraiture, still life, travel, and fine art photography. He also shoots with the historic wet collodion process, combining hand mixed darkroom recipes with antique large format cameras.
This photograph is offered unframed and in three framing options: black, white, and maple mouldings in a modern cap. Dimensions differ based on the frame option selected.

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Pyramid Of The Moon, Teotihuacan

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Wall Art & Decor

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100% natural cow hide. Dimensions: 7'4" x 5'11".
Provenance

Forsyth carries the finest Brazilian cowhides, known as the best hair-on cowhides in the world and procured by one of the finest tanneries on earth. Using an expensive, time honored tanning process Forsyth hides obtain the highest level of softness while the beautiful cow hair remains shiny and strong. Each hide was hand-selected by the Forsyth design team and meets the highest standards of hair quality, coloring, tanning excellence, and size.

Salt + Pepper Cowhide - Rug

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Rugs

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This 100% baby alpaca woven throw is 50" x 70", with an additional inch on each end of the length for the delicate eyelash fringe. The piece is adorned with our signature gold St. Frank plate. Dry clean only.
Provenance

The alpaca is a South American camelid that lives in the heights of the Andes, more than 13,000 feet above sea level. The animal was revered in Inca times and possessed a religious significance; only royalty were allowed to wear the fine textile. Alpaca herds are bred specifically for their fiber, woven into the signature Peruvian textile. Baby alpaca fiber is especially luxurious, soft, and beautiful. This throw was handcrafted in Peru from 100% Peruvian baby alpaca. The alpaca is sheared, leaving the animal unharmed and handled ethically.

Soft Grey Baby Alpaca Throw - Blanket

Throws

This pillow is a replica of a vintage piece from Uzbekistan was handmade in the traditional suzani embroidery technique and consists of delicate silk embroidery on a silk-cotton blend backing. Suzani, which is embroidered with a tambour hook, is a classic Central Asian textile characterized by flowers and meandering vines. A specialist known as a chizmachi draws out the suzani pattern, then each fabric strip is given to an embroiderer, and finally the finished pieces are sewn back together. The result is a grand work created by several hands, producing charming irregularities and subtle mismatches that balance out the precision of the stitch. The flower designs seen here are symbolic of fertility and fruitfulness. These textiles are traditionally used as wall hangings or as a woman's marriage dowry. The suzani's decorative embroidery is also thought to possess a protective element.
The pillow is finished with our flax linen backing and closed by an exposed zipper with a gold pull. The cushion is stuffed with an oversized down insert.
22" W x 22" H

Blush Daisy Suzani - Throw Pillow

Accent Pillows

This pillow is created from Kuba cloth, a unique form of textile consisting of various geometric raffia pieces stitched to a plain raffia background, creating complex designs. The result is a rough surface that is punctuated by repeated geometric patterns with unexpected interruptions in design. Men cultivate the raffia palm and weave the raffia cloth; women then create the patterned textiles. Traditionally, Kuba cloth was used as a wrapped skirt worn during burials. Later it was included in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.
Dimensions: 20" W x 20" H
This textile is finished with our flax linen backing and closed by an exposed zipper with a gold engraved pull. The cushion is stuffed with an oversized down insert.

Kuba Cloth Xxxi - Throw Pillow

Crème Baby Alpaca Throw - Blanket

The alpaca is a South American camelid that lives in the heights of the Andes, more than 13,000 feet above sea level. The animal was revered in Inca times and possessed a religious significance; only royalty were allowed to wear the fine textile. Alpaca herds are bred specifically for their fiber, woven into the signature Peruvian textile. Baby alpaca fiber is especially luxurious, soft, and beautiful. This throw was handcrafted in Peru from 100% Peruvian baby alpaca. The alpaca is sheared, leaving the animal unharmed and handled ethically.
This 100% baby alpaca woven throw is 50" x 70", with an additional inch on each end of the length for the delicate eyelash fringe. The piece is adorned with our signature gold St. Frank plate. Dry clean only.

Violet Baby Alpaca Throw - Blanket

This pillow is inspired by a Turkish flat tapestry-woven kilim rug originating from the tribal and nomadic cultures of Anatolia. Each region producing kilims employs its own distinctive patterns and colors in the rug design. The kilim weaving technique creates clearly defined geometric shapes which are highly valued by collectors. Kilims are used either as prayer rugs or purely for decoration. In recent years, these textiles have become an increasingly popular collector's item around the world.

The dimensions are 22" W x 22" H

This textile is finished with our flax linen backing and closed by an exposed zipper with a gold pull. The cushion is stuffed with an oversized down insert.

Kaleidoscope Kilim - Throw Pillow

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The pillow is finished with our flax linen backing and closed by an exposed zipper with a gold pull. The cushion is stuffed with an oversized down insert.
This pillow measures 20" W x 20" H .
Provenance

This pillow is made from fabric inspired by Kuba cloth, a unique textile featuring complex designs that are created when various geometric raffia pieces are stitched to a plain raffia background. The resulting rough surface is punctuated by repeated geometric patterns with unexpected interruptions in design. Men cultivate the raffia palm and weave the raffia cloth; women then create the patterned textiles. Traditionally, Kuba cloth was used as a wrapped skirt worn during burials. Later, it was incorporated in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.

Ecru Maze Kuba Cloth - Throw Pillow

This bedding is inspired by Kuba cloth, a unique textile featuring complex designs that are created when various geometric raffia pieces are stitched to a plain raffia background. The resulting rough surface is punctuated by repeated geometric patterns with unexpected interruptions in design. Men cultivate the raffia palm and weave the raffia cloth; women then create the patterned textiles. Traditionally, Kuba cloth was used as a wrapped skirt worn during burials. Later, it was incorporated in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.

This bedding is 520 thread count, made from 100% Soft Wash Cotton Percale. Sheet set includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two shams. Shams are finished with a knife edge.
Flat Sheet: King - 112" W x 105" L Queen - 96" W x 105" L Fitted Sheet: King - 78" W x 80" L x 16" D Queen - 60" W x 80" L x 16" D Shams: King - 36" W x 20" L Standard - 26" W x 20" L
Washing Instructions: Machine wash warm with like colors Do not bleach Tumble dry low, remove promptly Warm iron if needed

Ecru Maze Kuba Cloth - Sheet Set

Sheets & Pillowcases

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100% natural cow hide. Dimensions: 8'7" x 6'5".
Provenance

Forsyth carries the finest Brazilian cowhides, known as the best hair-on cowhides in the world and procured by one of the finest tanneries on earth. Using an expensive, time honored tanning process Forsyth hides obtain the highest level of softness while the beautiful cow hair remains shiny and strong. Each hide was hand-selected by the Forsyth design team and meets the highest standards of hair quality, coloring, tanning excellence, and size.

Palomino Cowhide - Rug

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The pillow is finished with our flax linen backing and closed by an exposed zipper with a gold pull. The cushion is stuffed with an oversized down insert.
The dimensions are 20" H x 20" W.
Provenance

This pillow is made from fabric inspired by our Indigo textile. In ancient times, from opulent Egypt to stark West Africa, fabric has been dyed a mysterious, beautiful blue. This is a replica of our popular St. Frank textile; the indigo color, or "gold blue," is a symbol of the link between heaven and earth. Through a careful process, indigo can produce a vast palette of blue hues; traditional dyers would ask their customers' color preferences, from the palest sky to the deepest midnight. Dye vats alone take a full week to prepare and require daily stirring. The un-dyed cloth is pinched, sewn, and tied according to precise patterns. Once dye is applied to the material, the ties are removed, revealing patterns of lines, shells, dots, or tracery. Our fabric by the yard is made of Belgian linen and cotton, and printed in the USA.

Dots Indigo - Throw Pillow

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100% natural cow hide. Dimensions: 8'9" x 6'11".

Provenance

Forsyth carries the finest Brazilian cowhides, known as the best hair-on cowhides in the world and procured by one of the finest tanneries on earth. Using an expensive, time honored tanning process Forsyth hides obtain the highest level of softness while the beautiful cow hair remains shiny and strong. Each hide was hand-selected by the Forsyth design team and meets the highest standards of hair quality, coloring, tanning excellence, and size.

Ivory Cowhide - Rug

These framed prints are created from Kuba cloth, a unique form of textile consisting of various geometric raffia pieces stitched to a plain raffia background, creating complex designs. The result is a rough surface that is punctuated by repeated geometric patterns with unexpected interruptions in design. Men cultivate the raffia palm and weave the raffia cloth; women then create the patterned textiles. Traditionally, Kuba cloth was used as a wrapped skirt worn during burials. Later it was included in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.
This archival print is float-mounted on a natural linen, which provides a 1" border between the print and frame. The piece is offered in our lucite frame. The print itself is subtly blind embossed with our monogram in the bottom right hand corner. The frame is equipped with wire to be hung either vertically or horizontally.
The dimensions are 20.5 W X 23.5" H

Ecru Maze Kuba Cloth - Accent Framed Print

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This archival print is float-mounted on a natural linen, which provides a 1" border between the print and frame. The piece is offered in a modern black or white cap, or lucite frame. The print itself is subtly blind embossed with our monogram in the bottom right hand corner when the print is hung vertically. The frame is equipped with wire to be hung either vertically or horizontally.
Dimensions are 20.5" x 23.5".
Provenance

This St. Frank archival print is a replica of the delicate textile pieces created in the Bamako workshop of Aboubakar Fofana. As a calligrapher, artist, and textile designer, Fofana studied in Japan and France, as well as Mali. These trades and diverse cultures strongly influence his work. Fofana is driven by a passion to preserve and revitalize West Africa's nearly lost tradition of natural indigo dyeing. To do this, Fofana studied with the finest living indigo dye masters while developing his craft. The artist also grows organic cotton and indigo to make his own dyes, systematically training local craftsman and farmers in these sustainable practices.
Through a careful process, indigo can produce a vast palette of blue hues; traditional dyers would ask their customers' color preferences from the palest sky to the deepest midnight. Dye vats alone take a full week to prepare and require daily stirring. The un-dyed cloth is pinched, sewn, and tied according to precise patterns. Once dye is applied to the material, the ties are removed, revealing patterns of lines, dots, or tracery.
In ancient times, from opulent Egypt to stark West Africa, fabric has been dyed a mysterious, beautiful blue. This indigo, or "gold blue," is a sign of prestige and a symbol of the passage from the world of the living to that of the dead - the link between heaven and earth. The intrinsic significance of the medium of vegetable dye reinforces the underlying theme of the changing nature of matter.

Organic Indigo - Accent Framed Print

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The piece is made of dyed wild bird feathers stitched onto a woven raffia support. A loop is sewn into the piece to allow it to be used as a wall hanging.
Provenance

The Juju hat is a symbol of prosperity and divinity in Bamileke culture. The Bamileke is an ethnic group from Cameroon's west and northeast provinces. Birds, whose feathers are used to create this elaborate headdress, are sacred to the Bamileke because their power of flight allows them to soar to the heavens. Traditionally, the Juju hat was worn by members of the high Kuosi class during Bamileke rituals and festivities. The Kuosi consisted of prominent tribal leaders, affluent landowners, and celebrated warriors. The Juju hat was worn to perform an annual dance celebrating the kingdom's prosperity.

Juju Hat V - Art Object

Wall Hangings

This printed pillow is a replica of a vintage Kuba cloth, a unique textile featuring complex designs that are created when various geometric raffia pieces are stitched to a plain raffia background. The resulting rough surface is punctuated by repeated geometric patterns with unexpected interruptions in design. Men cultivate the raffia palm and weave the raffia cloth; women then create the patterned textiles. Traditionally, Kuba cloth was used as a wrapped skirt worn during burials. Later, it was incorporated in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.

The dimensions are 16" W X 12" H

This textile is finished with our flax linen backing and closed by an exposed zipper with a gold pull. The cushion is stuffed with an oversized down insert.

Terracotta Classic Kuba Cloth - Lumbar Pillow

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Free domestic shipping.
5’8” W x 3’ D x 2’10” H. Seat height 18".
FINAL SALE.
Provenance

A grand wooden box sofa constructed from an antique chest, this wooden bench shows chunky paneling with metal details in geometric designs on all four sides. The small door on the seat lifts up to reveal some storage space.

Grand Carved Wooden Box Bench

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The Blue Tenango embroidered textile is carefully applied to a linen substrate and bordered with a traditional linen-covered mat. This product is offered in four framing options: black, white, and maple mouldings in a modern cap, and lucite. A white linen is paired with our wood mouldings, set back with linen-covered spacers; a natural flax linen is paired with the lucite. Our signature gold St. Frank plate is featured in the bottom right-hand corner of each piece.
Framed dimensions differ based on the frame option selected.

Black and White: 58.25" W x 50" H
Maple: 57.75" W x 49.5" H
Lucite: 56.75" W x 48.5" H
Please note that as unique, handmade art, no two pieces are ever exactly the same and color varies across monitors. Our website photos are a close representation of this work, but may not be identical to the piece you receive.
Provenance

This intricate St. Frank embroidery is handmade by the indigenous Otomí people of Tenango de Doria in central Mexico.  The Otomí faced an economic crisis in the 1960s caused by severe drought in their predominantly subsistence farming region. As an alternative source of income, the Otomí women popularized the Tenango embroidery textile craft through the revival of an ancestral technique.
Today, skilled Otomí textile artists are in demand outside of their local communities as appreciation for this vibrant embroidery has traveled well beyond its humble origins. In recent years, Otomí embroidery has become an iconic textile print, appearing in the work of top interior and fashion designers. Even the cult French fashion house, Hermès, collaborated with Otomí artists to release an exclusive line of Hermès iconic scarves featuring the distinctive Tenango designs.
The symbolism and iconography in this textile design reflect time-honored traditions and beliefs of harmony with nature. The whimsical flora and fauna embroidered motifs can be traced back to pre-Aztec Mesoamerica and are said to originate from cave paintings. Textile designers draw the animals and plants from memories, dreams, and mythical imagination; the forms are then embroidered. Each character bears significance. For example, the deer is said to carry wealth; the rooster, to announce a good harvest. Therefore, this piece offers not only its homage to the Otomí heritage, but also the notion of luck and prosperity.

Blue Otomí - Sublime Framed Textile

Home Decor

Women from the indigenous Aymara group of Andean South America have practiced frazada weaving since pre-Colombian times. Weavers create colorful strips from hand-sheared sheep's wool on a backstrap loom. Then, two pieces are sewn together to create a frazada. Offering lively warmth and sturdy thickness, frazadas were originally used as blankets, created to protect against the chill of the Andean highlands. Today, these textiles are popular for their use as bright rugs and picnic blankets.
Dimensions: 19" W X 6'" H X 1.5" D
The board is made from polyurethane foam and fiberglass.
Avoid heat and prolonged and direct exposure to sunlight. When transporting your board, always use a board bag. If using your board for decor, please secure it to the wall adequately to prevent the board from falling.

Technicolor Frazada Shortboard - Art Object

This artwork was created by Berber people, indigenous to North Africa. Berber textiles can be identified by region and tribe, detailed with stripes and symbols. The small symbols seen here mimic traditional tattoos that adorn Berber women. The symbols have many meanings, such as longevity, fertility, protection against the evil eye, cures for illnesses, tribal association, and marital status. These rugs were traditionally made from the silk of the Sabra Cactus, but are now made from an alternate natural fiber.
This artwork is a blend of cotton and vegetable silk. The woven textile is carefully applied to a linen substrate, which provides a border between the textile and frame. This piece is offered in our lucite frame. Our signature gold St. Frank plate is featured in the bottom right-hand corner of each piece.
21.5" W x 22.5" H

Cactus Silk Cxii - Accent Framed Textile

Forsyth X St. Frank
The dimensions are 20" W X 6" Diameter
Provenance

Forsyth carries the finest Brazilian cowhides, known as the best hair-on cowhides in the world and procured by one of the finest tanneries on earth. Using an expensive, time honored tanning process Forsyth hides obtain the highest level of softness while the beautiful cow hair remains shiny and strong. Each hide was hand-selected by the Forsyth design team and meets the highest standards of hair quality, coloring, tanning excellence, and size.

Salt + Pepper Cowhide - Bolster Pillow

Forsyth X St. Frank
The dimensions are 12" Diameter
Provenance

Forsyth carries the finest Brazilian cowhides, known as the best hair-on cowhides in the world and procured by one of the finest tanneries on earth. Using an expensive, time honored tanning process Forsyth hides obtain the highest level of softness while the beautiful cow hair remains shiny and strong. Each hide was hand-selected by the Forsyth design team and meets the highest standards of hair quality, coloring, tanning excellence, and size.

Palomino Cowhide Ball - Art Object

Product Information

100% natural sheepskin. Dimensions: 3'5" x 2'5".
Provenance

Forsyth carries the finest New Zealand sheepskins. Each skin was hand-selected by the Forsyth design team and meets the highest standards of hair quality, coloring, tanning excellence, and size.

Tan Sheepskin - Single Rug

Rugs: Sheepskin

This pillow is made from fabric inspired by our iconic St. Frank Guatemalan textile. The Huipil, or blouse, is a traditional female costume worn across the Mesoamerican region. This loose fitting tunic has been worn since before the arrival of the Spanish to the Americas, and remains the most common garment worn by indigenous Mesoamerican females today, particularly the Mayas in Guatemala. Huipil are created on a backstrap loom and heavily decorated with woven designs. Many weavers also incorporate intricate embroidery patterns within their weaving. The piece that inspired this fabric was used to wrap around the base of a candle for safe carrying during ceremonies.

The dimensions are 32'' x 18''

This textile is finished with our flax linen backing and closed by an exposed zipper with a gold pull. The cushion is stuffed with an oversized down insert.

Pink Diamond Huipil - Lumbar Pillow

Accent Pillows: Red & Pink

Product Information

Full set of playing cards. Box and each card is printed with a quality print of the Indigo VII textile.
Box measures 2.6" W x 3.6" H x 0.9" D.
Playing cards measure 2.5" W x 3.5" H.
Provenance

This deck of cards is printed with a replica of the popular St. Frank indigo textile. The indigo color, or "gold blue," is a symbol of the link between heaven and earth. Through a careful process, indigo can produce a vast palette of blue hues; traditional dyers would ask their customers' color preferences, from the palest sky to the deepest midnight. Dye vats alone take a full week to prepare and require daily stirring. The un-dyed cloth is pinched, sewn, and tied according to precise patterns. Once dye is applied to the material, the ties are removed, revealing patterns of lines, shells, dots, or tracery. Our fabric by the yard is made of Belgian linen and cotton, and printed in the USA.

Dots & Shells Indigo - Playing Cards

Kids Toys

This intricate St. Frank embroidery is handmade by the indigenous Otomí people of Tenango de Doria in central Mexico.  The Otomí faced an economic crisis in the 1960s caused by severe drought in their predominantly subsistence farming region. As an alternative source of income, the Otomí women popularized the Tenango embroidery textile craft through the revival of an ancestral technique.
Today, skilled Otomí textile artists are in demand outside of their local communities as appreciation for this vibrant embroidery has traveled well beyond its humble origins. In recent years, Otomí embroidery has become an iconic textile print, appearing in the work of top interior and fashion designers. Even the cult French fashion house, Hermès, collaborated with Otomí artists to release an exclusive line of Hermès iconic scarves featuring the distinctive Tenango designs.
The symbolism and iconography in this textile design reflect time-honored traditions and beliefs of harmony with nature. The whimsical flora and fauna embroidered motifs can be traced back to pre-Aztec Mesoamerica and are said to originate from cave paintings. Textile designers draw the animals and plants from memories, dreams, and mythical imagination; the forms are then embroidered. Each character bears significance. For example, the deer is said to carry wealth; the rooster, to announce a good harvest. Therefore, this piece offers not only its homage to the Otomí heritage, but also the notion of luck and prosperity.
This comes in Multiple Sizes
*Please note that as unique, handmade art, no two pieces are ever exactly the same and color varies across monitors. Our website photos are a close representation of this work, but may not be identical to the piece you receive.

Pink Otomí - Accent Framed Textile

Product Information

The dimensions of this piece are 19" H x 8.25 " W.
Provenance

The Yoruba people, a Southwestern Nigeria ethnic group, value balance between the present and the past. This crown is the most important symbol of royal power and authority in Yoruba culture, connecting the past and present through royal family lineage. The first king of Yoruba gave a beaded crown to each of his sons and sent them forth to establish their own kingdoms. The faces depicted on either side of the St. Frank crown represent the ancestral kings who provide spiritual guidance, while the birds signify the support of female elders. Traditionally, kings wore these crowns low, covering their face, when appearing in public to represent the king as an embodiment of the connection between past and present.

Yoruba Crown V - Art Object

Tabletop & Dining

These framed prints are of a suzani embroidery, which is a classic Central Asian textile characterized by flowers and meandering vines, made with a tambour hook. Though Uzbek stitched, the motif presented here is Turkish - a tree of life. Suzani tree of life designs represent three spheres: the roots spring from the underworld, the trunk rises through the terrestrial world, and the branches reach the heavens. These textiles are traditionally used as wall hangings or as a woman's marriage dowry, as the fruit designs are symbolic of fertility. The suzani's decorative embroidery is also thought to possess a protective element.
This archival print is float-mounted on a natural linen, which provides a 1" border between the print and frame. The piece is offered in our lucite frame. The print itself is subtly blind embossed with our monogram in the bottom right hand corner. The frame is equipped with wire to be hung either vertically or horizontally.
The dimensions are 44.5" W X 44.5" H