BEHIND THE BRAND

Discover and explore what happens behind the brand: creative inspiration, behind the scenes peeks and exciting shop updates!

Tihara Smith - The Windrush Collection Parrot Raffia Bag
Behind the Design: Laser Cutting Bag Handles

How I use laser cutting as part of my design process…

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Picture of the Pitons in St Lucia
St Lucia: Hotel Chocolat Bean to Bar Experience

On my 2019 visit to St Lucia, I spent the day in Soufrière, a town on the west coast of...

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Creative Inspiration: Art Supply Shops in London
Creative Inspiration: Art Supply Shops in London

A list of some of the art stores that I buy my art supplies from in London…

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Windrush Generation Black and White Photo
Research - The Windrush Generation & The Caribbean

Have a look into my research process for my Windrush inspired collection…

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Creative Inspiration: Where to be Inspired Online
Creative Inspiration: Where to be Inspired Online

A list of my favourite places on the internet to find inspiration…

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Tihara Smith at Hemingway Design's annual SAMPLE Christmas event at the Greenwich Peninsula. Picture shows Tihara's handcrafted raffia bags in yellow and blue and orange and pink.
SAMPLE Christmas 2019 with Hemingway Design

Tihara Smith was an exhibitor at SAMPLE Christmas in December 2019…

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I Was On The Radio! - BBC Radio London Interview
I Was On The Radio! - BBC Radio London Interview
Tihara Smith interviewed by Jo Good on BBC Radio London
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Blogger Kristabel Plummer Styles a Raffia Pouch in St Lucia!
Blogger Kristabel Plummer Styles a Raffia Pouch in St Lucia!

Fashion, travel & lifestyle blogger Kristabel Plummer styles a hand-embroidered raffia pouch in St Lucia…

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