ESBE Studio
ESBE, the brainchild of textile artist Shayla Bond, has recently emerged as a unique artisanal quilt brand that beautifully marries heritage craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. Bond meticulously handcrafts each quilt, resulting in linens that are a harmonious blend of flawless detail and captivating imperfection.
After a decade in the digital realm, ESBE (pronounced es·bee) was born out of Bond's yearning for a more tactile connection with her work. Drawing on her extensive fashion and design background, she embarked on a journey to revive her love of slow craft. The result? A brand that merges practicality and artistry.
Bond's designs often gravitate towards minimalism, with a strong emphasis on high-end materials. Her mission is to challenge the notion that quilts are mere kitschy relics, and instead, she seeks to restore their well-deserved value and introduce them to a broader audience through strategic market positioning, modern compositions, and captivating editorial imagery.
In Bond's own words, "Quilts can take anywhere from 16 to 50 hours, up to months and years to make depending on their intricacy. I really wanted to create a brand that focused on the transparent process of making as part of the inherent value of the item bought."
Her message is clear. Quilts are not just products; they are exceptional works of art that demand a diverse tapestry of skills. From the intricate dance of mathematics and an innate sense of visual space to the artistry of sewing and an unwavering commitment to precision.
ESBE operates on a slow drop model, releasing small collections of 4-5 quilts at a time. This approach allows Bond to maintain a close connection with her craft, preserve the age-old traditions, and ensure that each quilt is ethically and consciously made in her Toronto studio. Bond is actively working towards expanding her product line to include baby and wedding quilts, highlighting the idea that quilts are indeed heirloom and milestone possessions.
"To me, quilts are a family heirloom as valuable as art or precious jewellery. They hold stories, scents of loved ones passed, and are so sentimental. And for me, just the making of quilts has brought me much healing, and has connected me to my heritage, particularly my craftsman mother”, states Bond.
Every stitch tells a story and each ESBE quilts showcase the beauty of slow craft in the modern world.
Text by Shayla Bond
Image Credit: Quinn Creative
Find out more and follow ESBE:
www.esbestudio.com
@esbe.studio
After a decade in the digital realm, ESBE (pronounced es·bee) was born out of Bond's yearning for a more tactile connection with her work. Drawing on her extensive fashion and design background, she embarked on a journey to revive her love of slow craft. The result? A brand that merges practicality and artistry.
Bond's designs often gravitate towards minimalism, with a strong emphasis on high-end materials. Her mission is to challenge the notion that quilts are mere kitschy relics, and instead, she seeks to restore their well-deserved value and introduce them to a broader audience through strategic market positioning, modern compositions, and captivating editorial imagery.
In Bond's own words, "Quilts can take anywhere from 16 to 50 hours, up to months and years to make depending on their intricacy. I really wanted to create a brand that focused on the transparent process of making as part of the inherent value of the item bought."
Her message is clear. Quilts are not just products; they are exceptional works of art that demand a diverse tapestry of skills. From the intricate dance of mathematics and an innate sense of visual space to the artistry of sewing and an unwavering commitment to precision.
ESBE operates on a slow drop model, releasing small collections of 4-5 quilts at a time. This approach allows Bond to maintain a close connection with her craft, preserve the age-old traditions, and ensure that each quilt is ethically and consciously made in her Toronto studio. Bond is actively working towards expanding her product line to include baby and wedding quilts, highlighting the idea that quilts are indeed heirloom and milestone possessions.
"To me, quilts are a family heirloom as valuable as art or precious jewellery. They hold stories, scents of loved ones passed, and are so sentimental. And for me, just the making of quilts has brought me much healing, and has connected me to my heritage, particularly my craftsman mother”, states Bond.
Every stitch tells a story and each ESBE quilts showcase the beauty of slow craft in the modern world.
Text by Shayla Bond
Image Credit: Quinn Creative
Find out more and follow ESBE:
www.esbestudio.com
@esbe.studio