Souls, Spirits and Stories: Exploring Miao Folklore
There are still places in this busy world where tlan(spirits) dance. The Vale’s latest collection, World’s End, is full of references to ancient spirituality, so let’s dive into some of...
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Torres-García: Making the Ancient Modern
A riot of colour and diversity, Latin American modernist art combines sculpture, architecture and the abstract as well as ceramics, weaving, and body painting. The unique blend of geometric abstraction,...
Gods and Goddesses: Tales of the Taíno
As you explore the World's End collection, take a moment for a closer look at our Taínos design. Based on zemis (stone idols) made by the indigenous people of the...
A Walk Through Kew
On her frequent walks through the lush greenhouses at Kew, Vale designer Melinda Marquardt photographs and sketches new and inspirational plant life. These drawings and images often make it to...
How Does Design Affect Our Wellbeing?
We experience our world through the five senses: touch, sight, smell, sound and taste. To understand and react to our surroundings, each of these senses relays important information to the...
Unmasking Nemboro Craftsmanship
Picture a dense tropical forest in Central America. Monkeys scream overhead, colourful birds flutter and chatter in the trees, the noise of the city forgotten. This is el Tapón del...