- Shanghai-based Liza Serratore and Claire Russo, LuRu Home founders, have given Nankeen centre stage in their home decoration business.
- An example of Nankeen drying in the breeze in Shanghai photographed by Fiona Reilly.
- LuRu Home cushion with traditional indigo patterns made using the Nankeen technique.
- Liza Serratore and Claire Russo use Nankeen to create patterns on their “nicely made in China” cushions for their home deco business, LuRu Home, based in Shanghai.
Imagine giving a new lease of life to a three thousand year old Chinese tradition! This is exactly what Liza Serratore and Claire Russo – two young American entrepreneurs based in Shanghai – have done with ‘Nankeen’ in creating LuRu Home. They are determined to make it a household name, not just in China but way beyond too. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) recently spoke with them to find out more about it.