Colour & Song

Colour & Song

An evening of live music and live painting — and you’ll take home your own mini watercolour. Husband-and-wife artist duo John & Ali Davies invite you into their world of quiet creativity. John’s classical guitar, songs, and spoken word fill the room while Ali brings each piece to life in delicate watercolour, revealed one by one.

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New Zealand Landscape Series

New Zealand Landscape Series

Ali Davies' most recent collection of linen tea towels, "Landscapes of New Zealand," captures intimate moments of contemplation and admiration for Aotearoa's dramatic and beautiful whenua.

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Patterns of New Zealand – Tea Towel Collection

Patterns of New Zealand – Tea Towel Collection

Introducing the Patterns of New Zealand Collection of Ali Davies' iconic design tea towels.

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Hemp: The Sustainable fabric choice.

Hemp: The Sustainable fabric choice.

Hemp is a sustainable and easily renewable source of food, clothing, industrial textiles, and shelter. But that's not the only reason why it's the fabric of choice for my tablecloths. Let me explain ...

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A story of a New Zealand textile artist.

A story of a New Zealand textile artist.

‘What is the feeling that lies at the depths of our hearts?’. That’s behind everything I do and recently I was prompted to write about my story – my reasons for using organic cotton and why I don’t handprint every tea towel any more.
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Christmas Cake Recipe

Christmas Cake Recipe

found this recipe in an old magazine at a place I was staying at in Whitianga 20 years ago so I have made a lot of cakes since then and they are always good. I have also substituted the flour for a gluten-free mix and changed the butter to coconut oil. If you don’t eat eggs I’m sorry I don’t know what you would do. Crackers?
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Hand painting with a bottle.

Hand painting with a bottle.

Hand painted placemats using a bottle! Have something truly unique for your next dinner party.
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AD | Artists: Moira Sun

AD | Artists: Moira Sun

Along my journey I have worked with a small number of artists who are a little obsessed with having their work on fabric like me. I’ve started a series sharing the work artists I collaborate with and the most recent is Moira Sun and I'd like to introduce you to her. 

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Good Magazine Nov/Dec 2017

Good Magazine Nov/Dec 2017

Good Magazine -  Nov/Dec 2017  'Good People' section. 'Linens with life force'. Words by Leanne More.

 

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Colour inspires my 'happy' place.

Colour inspires my 'happy' place.

The colour Green is a soothing, calming colour when used in moderation and in muted hues. It also makes a beautiful back drop for other colours and textures.
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Featured in ...

Featured in ...

Taste Magazine
March/April 2016 
I was thrilled to be included in this line up of lovely talented craftsmen and women in Taste magazine’s feature on ‘The Makers’.
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Good Magazine

Good Magazine

August 2015 Good Magazine
Good magazine did a colourful and wholesome photo shoot for winter with some warming soups and table coverings featuring some of my printed table ware.
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