A maker of one-of-a-kind homewares, Christina McLean’s new online boutiqueย TRADE the MARK, combines her great love of hand-made techniques with textiles, ceramics and paper.
Her bespoke works encompass rich indigos, beautiful burnt oranges and imaginative details, inspired by organic textures and hand-sourced treasures from Christina’s globalย travels. Using the natural materials ofย clay, linen and rag paper, herย patterns are hand dyed and painted, and her ceramics hand thrown.
Eschewing the modern trend of mass-production, Christina is committed to the slow, ancient tradition of hand craftsmanship, which inspires a love in the beauty of individual objects.
Being oneย of Australiaโs leading textile designers — consulting with top fashion designers such asย Sass & Bide and Ginger & Smart — as well as being the creative director of Chowk ceramics for 10 years; Christina has now returned to her roots, combining her great love of hand-made ceramics with her textile design skills and experience.
