in community with
sanctuary of the silent star
The Sanctuary of the Silent Star is a place to step out of the noise of the playa and into an intimate chamber of warmth, shadow, memory, and release.
This garment is a pledge reward for the Sanctuary of the Silent Star.
Inspired by Khaleeji, a dance a musical style from the Arabian Gulf. Some unintentional Maghrebi and Far East elements surfaced.
Zero-waste cut, like the old way.
Each piece will be made using gifted, inherited, and salvaged natural fabrics, with no two pieces alike. You can be certain of its shape but not its expressions.
tailor, tinker and restorer
of beloved objects
A balance of functionality and meaning.
Services
Samac offers services of interconnected disciplines led by a deep observance of time-honored craftsmanship.
Interior Wall Treatment
Old-world materials and techniques for a healthier environment and better patina.
- Low or No-VOC acrylic paint
- Lime wash
- Clay and plaster
Tailoring
Loved clothes lasts. Tailor clothing to fit, wear them, repair them, alter them to work with the changing body, wear them more, and hand them down.
- Garment alterations
- Visible and invisible mending, repairs
- Redesign and rework of existing garments
Objects and Furnishings
Soft-furnishings are a simple and effective way to enliven interior spaces.
- Blankets, cushion covers, curtains and blinds, and other objects
- Using existing materials like old fabrics, sheets, scarves
- Small furniture repair and reupholstery
The Samạc Practice
Foundational practices that elevate Samac’s work, marking a difference.
Connection
Special care in listening, understanding, exploring and communicating throughout each project to find the essence of the task.
Meaning
No project is ‘just’ an anything, it is always a something; no matter how small and seemingly insignificant, it can be meaningful and purposeful.
Solution
“Design is where science and art break even” – Robin Mathew. You can do something well within any budget – limitation is where creativity plays hide-and-seek.
“…one of the finest craftspeople I’ve ever met and her eye for both structure and aesthetics is top rate. Best of all she is a delight to work with and the results will dazzle you!“
Dazza G.
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