[ENGLISH] Gudrun's travel log: Jaipur - Part 02

Spirit of Gudrun

In this episode we dive deeper into Gudrun Sjödén's colorful journey through India. As Gudrun continues her adventure with a group of international women, she balances the joy of watercolor painting with the demands of her textile business. The episode offers a glimpse into her creative process, revealing how she draws inspiration for new collections from distant lands like Tahiti, influenced by the vivid art of Paul Gauguin, and the remote island of Tristan da Cunha.

Listeners are taken through Gudrun’s meetings with suppliers in Delhi, where she explores the possibilities of crafting new linen fabrics. She also discusses the fascinating handcraft origins of textile production, which still underpin even the most modern factories. As her group prepares for a workshop in block printing and indigo dyeing, we learn how traditional methods still influence the fashion world today.

In between, Gudrun shares interesting stories about her group, including a customer from Alaska, painting lively landscapes and wildlife, and the camaraderie they share through fashion and creativity. The episode wraps up with Gudrun looking ahead to a photoshoot in Delhi, a continuation of her journey combining art, culture, and sustainability.