“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
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).
@ 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
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