Shakira Lima is the creative mind behind ‘Shakiraaz Homewares’!
If you like pops of colour and the odd pineapple print….look no further! Maggie from Kreo Home is so happy to have a Shakiraaz handmade original part of the ‘Local is the new Black’ giveaway!
Shakira is a Melbourne based textile designer with a passion for design, printing & Interiors.
Despite having graduated in ‘Science’ at University, she has always been drawn towards ‘the arts’ from a young age. She was always encouraged by her parents to hand paint, sketch & create…thank goodness for that! She comes from a very creative family, all of whom paint, how fabulous! Sounds like the creative talents run in the family,
While in Australia, Shakira studied Textile design at RMIT and then decided that this would be her career, as she couldn’t stand the thought of being stuck in a laboratory day in – day out.
She has always wanted to start her own business and has created a brand that has a happy mixture of my love from her 2 cultures, Indian and Australian. She also wanted to offer the public products that are totally handcrafted, with an environmental focus. She block prints each fabric piece and sews each cushion! I love her colorful cushions and the fabric baskets are fabulous!
Her most recent range is completely designed & printed here in Melbourne.
Visit her store at www.shakiraaz.com.au
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