Mughal patterns of India
March 19, 2025
Earlier this month we went to see The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture & Opulence exhibition at the V&A Museum in London. This covers the c...
How to find and set up an art studio
March 4, 2025
Our new studio is located in the lovely setting of Dukes Meadows, Chiswick. This is a special green space next to the river Thames and home of Pavi...
Autumn-inspired prints
September 9, 2024
Create stunning Autumn inspired prints!
A guide to makers' shops and galleries
June 19, 2024
You make nice things but where can you sell them?
A makers’ shop is usually a collective of different makers and artists housed under one roof (it...
Top tips for selling at markets
May 21, 2024
As the summer approaches, it is a busy time for us. Markets are a great way to meet more customers face to face. If you're considering selling at a...
Frequently asked questions about wood block printing
April 17, 2024
We thought a little roundup of the questions we've been asked in workshops might be helpful...
Where do the wood blocks come from?
They are Fairtra...
Indian influences on William Morris
March 6, 2024
William Morris was aware of the pattern designs of India and spent much time browsing the collections at the South Kensington Museum (now the V&...
Creative Spring projects
February 21, 2024
Inspired by Spring, we've used wood block printing to create some colourful botanical art works on fabric and paper. If you like these projects, wh...
What is Indian block printing?
January 31, 2024
In January 2024, our founder Joanna headed to Jaipur in India to visit traditional wood block printing workshops. This is where we met the artisans...
What's happening in 2024?
January 17, 2024
There are lots of exciting things happening for Zena & Rose this year. Here are the highlights to look forward to:
Winter
Our India trip is fas...
Creating bespoke upcycled bags
December 12, 2023
Since plastic bags were banned in the UK, we've all got lots of fabric bags hanging about. That's great for the environment but sometimes they're n...
Christmas wood block printing
November 29, 2023
Here are a couple of fun craft ideas to try for Christmas!
A drawstring bag makes an lovely present in itself but also works as a gift bag. Here i...
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