“All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer… one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends, and delightful doing, come as near perfection as anything can come in this world.” — from Anne’s House of Dreams by Lucy Maud Montgomery 

As the world starts to awaken, this summer is a time for gratefulness, while still honoring the struggle and loss faced by so many. The coming months will bring warm weather, time to gather with family and friends, and the opportunity to safely explore once again —all simple pleasures that are even more meaningful now. In honor of the season, this week we share summer festivals from around the globe.  

Inti Raymi Festival – Peru 

Heiva i Tahiti – Tahiti 

Dragon Boat Festival – China 

Art Basel 2021 – Virtually 

Naadam – Mongolia  

Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Scotland 

Maralal International Camel Derby – Kenya 

Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love  – United States 

The Palio – Italy 

Gion Matsuri – Japan 

In Alabama: Helen Keller Festival, Tuscumbia    

From top left: May Swatch of the Month; Embroidery Floss; Bird on a Branch Swing Skirt Kit; Studio Bundle #2;  Bird on a Branch T-Shirt Top Kit; “this is my least favorite you / who floats far above earth and stone / the night that I twist on the rack / is the time that I feel most at home” from Bird on a Blade by Rosanne Cash and Dan Rizzie (pages 50–51).

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@ Alabama Chanin      

Explore our limited-edition collection of core Alabama Chanin designs, naturally dyed in collaboration with Botanical Colors. Each soft pink garment has been hand-dyed with Madder Root and other natural resources to achieve this signature tone found throughout the assortment. Limited-edition styles include The Waffle Sweatshirt, The Tank, The Essential Rib Skirt. 

@ The School of Making     

May’s Swatch of the Month features the Bird on a Branch stencil, designed in collaboration with Grammy award-winning songwriter and friend Rosanne Cash and internationally acclaimed artist Dan Lizzie from their book, Bird on a Blade. Learn more about their book and their other works here.

To further our inspirations, we’ve introduced three new kits that feature the Bird on a Branch placement stencil. The kits include beloved and classic silhouettes: the Swing Skirt, T-Shirt Top, and Poncho and are inspired by May’s Swatch of the Month.   

@ The Factory     

Plan your visit to view the Collection firsthand, work with our team, experience Alabama Chanin in-person, and learn more about our commitment to responsible production, sustainable practices, and thoughtful design.    

Hours:        
Monday by appointment only   
Tuesday – Friday | 10am – 5pm        
Saturday and Sunday | Closed            

Visit us at:        
462 Lane Drive        
Florence, Alabama 35630          

Contact our store team:        
Catherine Counts        
+1.256.760.1090 x 114        
shop@alabamachanin.com            

Carlisle Sandy         
+1.256.760.1090 x 105        
sales@alabamachanin.com