Sencha & Bourbon

Welcome to the story of a textile project born in San Francisco in 2012, a simple idea: dyeing fabrics with spices, teas & coffees.

Project visual Sencha & Bourbon
Successful
49
Contributions
11/28/2014
End date
€6,120
Out of €6,000
102 %

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Sencha & Bourbon

<p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> Sencha &amp; Bourbon is the story of a textile project born in San Francisco in 2012. The idea was simple: dyeing fabrics with spices, teas, coffees and pigments.</p> <p>  </p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> <img alt="Scarves2kkbb-1411950508" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/123385/scarves2kkbb-1411950508.jpg"></p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> The story is written through the shape of scarves, immense stoles that carry a sense of vibrant warm colours and most of all : a warm touch.</p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> The project moved to Paris in a few suitcases during 2013. A series of notebooks was then created - made from upcycled paper with covers made from recycled leather.</p> <p>  </p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> <img alt="Images_kkbb_chaiers-1411950538" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/123386/images_kkbb_chaiers-1411950538.jpg"></p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> Each piece is unique. As is each dye, each design, and ultimately each packaging detail. Scarves are customized with their owner’s initials; as are notebooks and leathers, whether embossed or engraved.</p> <p>  </p> <p dir="ltr"> <img alt="Cuirskkbb-1411950694" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/123387/cuirskkbb-1411950694.jpg"></p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> Fabrics, mainly jerseys, came to me through travels; hand-woven silks from Istanbul, raw organic cottons from San Francisco, and soon to come: cashmeres from Portugal.</p> <p>  </p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> <img alt="Scarveskkbb-1411950728" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/123388/scarveskkbb-1411950728.jpg"></p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> Spices as well are found through travels, whether mine or yours.</p> <p dir="ltr"> All these contribute to a story I am proud to tell; the story of pieces made by hand with a human and ethical dimension, made possible thanks to you.</p> <p>  </p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> <strong>A very personal recipe, would look just like this :</strong></p> <p> <img alt="Recette_kkbb-1411950479" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/123384/Recette_kkbb-1411950479.jpg"></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. A piece of the softest material, between 5 and 8 ft long, depending on your appetite</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. 5 to 8 liters water at 80 degrees Celcius</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. 1 pound of salt dissolved in water</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. Throw in a branch of sage (natural softener) to the mix</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>.  Add these ingredients one by one whilst stirring the material, in order to apply different shades</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. 2 tbps of Turmeric from Istanbul</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. 1 dose of Russian Henna</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. 5 dried hibiscus flowers from Guadeloupe (thank you Mother)</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. 5 tbps of Indian Kent coffee, to </em><em>progressively </em><em>darken the colour during the shading</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> <em>. 2 oz of Bourbon in a glass (just to remember the lyrics of Yoncé)</em></p> <p> <em>. Repeat the last 4 steps gradually during the shading. Let it simmer for 20 minutes between each step, and top up with hot water as it gets colder while the whisky warms you up…</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p dir="ltr"> <em><u>These days you can find Sencha &amp; Bourbon until the 18th October at the Gaîté Lyrique (museum of digital arts) in Paris</u></em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Gait_kkbb-1411950768" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/123389/gait_kkbb-1411950768.jpg"></p> <p>  </p>

Allocation of funds

<p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Dessinskkbb-1411950803" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/123390/dessinskkbb-1411950803.jpg"></p> <p> <em>Illustrations by Carlotta Saracco</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p dir="ltr"> Up to this day, this story has been spread by word of mouth, in small quantities. Slowly it has reached newer goals, and newer clients (I call them adoptive parents). Now is the time to set the bar higher !</p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> I applied for a microcredit from the city of Paris (the ADIE Association), which will be used to finance  a studio-boutique on Rue d'Enghien, in Paris.</p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> This Kisskissbankbank pledge will allow me to honour my first company orders, to buy the stock and the equipment for the studio-boutique. Also, the success of this fundraising will act as a guarantee to the ADIE association (Paris’ grant) that all of you trust and follow this exciting adventure and that their investment is secure.</p> <p>  </p> <p dir="ltr"> Expenses are as follows:</p> <p dir="ltr"> - Cashmere stocks: 1100 euros</p> <p dir="ltr"> - Organic silks and cottons stocks: 1500 euros</p> <p dir="ltr"> - Plumbing (dyeing trays and water heating system): 1200 euros</p> <p dir="ltr"> - Stationeries: 800 euros</p> <p dir="ltr"> - Studio works (painting, lighting): 750 euros</p> <p dir="ltr"> - New web site: 1200 euros</p> <p dir="ltr"> - Compensations: 1100 euros</p> <p dir="ltr"> - Communication: 500 euros</p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> Which amounts to 8150 euros.</p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p dir="ltr"> The fundraising’s objective has been set slightly lower to cover the basics and the 8% KissKissBankBank fee.</p> <p dir="ltr">  </p> <p>  </p>

Rewards

€5

  • 1 contribution
Invitation au vernissage de l'atelier + Un bisous sur le nez

Estimated delivery: February 2015

€15

  • 2 contributions
Paquet de 5 cartes postales embossées

Estimated delivery: January 2015

€20

  • 10 contributions
FR- Un cahier petit modèle embossé & personnalisé + 5 cartes embossées ENG- A small notebook embossed and customized + 5 embossed notecards

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€30

  • 2 contributions
FR- Un cahier en cuir recyclé personnalisé avec vos initiales + 5 cartes postales embossées. ENG- A recycled leather notebook, engraved with your initials + a pack of 5 embossed postcards. 38USD

Estimated delivery: January 2015

€30

  • 1 contribution
FR- Soumettez votre propre design à embosser ou graver sur le cahier de votre choix. ENG- Submit your own design to be embossed or engraved on a notebook and send to you or as a gift. 38USD

Estimated delivery: February 2015

€30

NOUVEAU: Idée Cadeau, les portes-cartes en cuir recyclés, toujours personnalisés, uniques et avec vos initiales. Livraison avant les fêtes

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€35

  • 1 contribution
NOUVEAU : Idée cadeau, la trousse souple en cuir rasé, personnalisée sur demande. Livraison avant les fêtes.

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€45

  • 7 contributions
Une écharpe 120cmx120cm en coton moucheté à choisir parmi 3 coloris. Personnalisée à vos initiales.

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€45

  • 1 contribution
NOUVEAU: Idée Cadeau, l'agenda 2015 en cuir recyclé, personnalisé sur mesure. Livraison avant les fêtes

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€55

  • 6 contributions
FR- Une écharpe en jersey de coton sauvage à choisir parmi la nouvelle collection. Personnalisée à vos initiales. ENG- A Coton jersey scarf to choose in the new collection, baring your initials. 68USD

Estimated delivery: February 2015

€100

  • 2 contributions
NOUVEAU : Idée cadeau cuir recyclé, 1 porte-carte + 1 Agenda 2015 + 1 Cahier petit modèle + Housse d'ordinateur (13" ou 15") Le tout personnalisé et sur mesure - Livré avant Noël

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€120

  • 4 contributions
Une écharpe en cachemire personnalisée + Un cahier embossé à vos initiales

Estimated delivery: February 2015

€145

  • 3 contributions
FR- Une écharpe en jersey de soie personnalisée à choisir parmi la nouvelle collection + Un cahier en cuir recyclé embossé à vos initiales + 5 cartes postales embossées + Un stylo gravé ENG- A silk jersey scarf baring your initials + A recycled leather notebook engraved + 5 embossed postcards + a wooden pen engraved all to your initials or as a gift for a loved one. 175USD

Estimated delivery: February 2015

€250

    Choisissez parmi le portfolio Prf une photo, elle sera imprimée, numérotée, signée au format 60x80cm sur aluminium. + 5 cartes postales embossée + un cahier http://lecursor.prosite.com/ - Pick one from the photography work of Prf, printed, numbered and signed on aluminum 60x80cm link to the work: http://lecursor.prosite.com/ + 5 embossed postcards + a notebook 305USD

    Estimated delivery: December 2014

    €300

    • 1 contribution
    FR- Faites vous-même 4 écharpes. Je me déplace chez vous avec le matériel nécessaire à la teinture de 4 écharpes de votre choix. OU choisissez 4 écharpes au choix de la collection + un cahier embossé ENG- Choose from the whole new collection 4 scarves all personalized to initials of your choosing + an embossed notebook. 375USD

    Estimated delivery: February 2015

    €420

    • 3 contributions
    Choisissez parmi le catalogue Prf une photo qui sera imprimée au format 120x80 numérotée et sur aluminium. http://lecursor.prosite.com/ N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour plus d'informations

    Estimated delivery: December 2014

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