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Happy International Astrology Day! To honor the occasion, we thought we’d share  our pillow recommendations for each zodiac sign. Aries Butterflies have many meanings, but they’re known best for their metamorphosis. It’s Aries’ nature to be fire-hot in one moment, and cucumber cool in the next, shedding your skin. Coral Butterfly Decorative Pillow Taurus The earthy tones and cool blue-greens should speak well to your calm and collected energy. Cozy up Taurus! Gohar Decorative Pillow Gemini Show off your style with the best of both worlds! Bright coral, light indigo, and seaglass are an unexpected and excitingly pleasant combination, much like your personality Gemini! Irha Decorative Pillow Cancer Printed palms on a deep blue recall a reflective and calming vacation on the ocean, which is exactly what you’re craving Cancer. Isbah Decorative Pillow Leo Strike up a conversation with the exciting applique design of this pillow inspired by organic architecture. They’re sure to be impressed, Leo. Nuha Decorative Pillow Virgo The thoughtful blues and greens, high quality fabric, and intricate pattern of this pillow should speak to your nature Virgo. It’s especially practical as it can be used both indoors and out. Yug Outdoor Pillow Libra It’s no secret that your sign is fair and just, but others should know by now that you also love to look good! This horse is dressed to the nines just like you. Strut your stuff Libra. Prancing Horse Decorative Pillow Scorpio Dark and moody, with finely drawn dashes and dots, this pillow is sure to express your intriguingly mysterious nature Scorpio. Eda Euro Sagittarius Small lotus flowers block printed on a rich orange stand out and bring a sense of cheer. Be the life of the party Saggitarius! Aleesa Decorative Pillow Capricorn A classic Mughal flower in gold and silver makes a tasteful statement, and the neutral background makes it easy to fit in any room. A suitable fit for any thoughtful Capricorn. Ayna Decorative Pillow Aquarius As an out-of-the-box thinker, an Aquarius will love this block printed fabric that has been cut and sewn together to make an entirely new and inventive pillow. Couching Decorative Pillow Pisces A classic blue and white block print on a new and fun miniature pillow size will speak to your innovative and adaptive nature. You’re standing out in your own unique way Pisces! Myrthi Mini Round Bolster SHOP PILLOWS

Years (and years) ago, I was planning to shoot a new season of prints in Jaipur and needed a local photographer.  I had heard rumors about a Belgium fellow who was fluent in Hindi, a brilliant photographer, and he lived in Jaipur. My connection with Jonas Spinoy was fortunately made. From Goa to Kashmir, Jonas has shot many of our collection photos, and we have had many adventures together. I could not think of a better companion… or photographer. Jonas captures the unexpected, quirky, and charming world of India in his own work. I’m happy to share his world with you here, in addition to some of the photos he has taken for me throughout the years.  If you can’t get to India, Jonas will take you there. John waiting for a train in India. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. Models wear sunglasses from the John Robshaw x Mondelliani collaboration. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to live in India. I grew up and studied fine arts photography in Brussels, Belgium while working with my father in the field of interiors & furniture. Needing to see new places, I moved to Spain, worked in a friend’s restaurant in Andalusia, and learned a lot about food. I then moved to Morocco, where I worked with architects developing decorative elements to restore old Riads in Marrakech, and that's where I met my future wife who was from India. We were both working on textile & interiors projects. When her project ended, she went back, and I joined her there. We got married in New Delhi, moved to Jaipur, and have been happily living there with our family ever since. A striking natural landscape. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. A moment of a man looking out his window is captured beautifully. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. When did you become interested in photography? I have always liked to travel, and growing up without social media, looking at photo books was the most exciting thing! My dad had an old analog camera.  When I was 16 I learned to print and process my own rolls with a friend who had a dark room. I still prefer film photography. Jonas captures the historic architecture of India. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. A car in a custom John Robshaw fabric slipcover. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. How did you choose your subject matter? Tell us about your work. If I like a place or certain people, I most definitely would like to photograph them. Sometimes I go back to places I have seen or people I have met months later to take one photograph. Otherwise I don’t normally plan images very much. I love to shoot places and people that I connect with. A performer poses for a portrait. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. A motorcycle rider carries a stack of pillows as cargo. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. Any funny stories about shooting with John? A camel eating John's hair? Or pillow-covered donkeys running away from the frame? Most of the time we arrive on location with a plan, but we get inspired by other places and elements. The process is always very fluid to allow space for improvisation, the constant element being a car full of pillows and bed linens, those are the real prima donnas of our shows! I think we both really enjoyed travelling around this incredible country to make those shoots happen over the years. We’ve travelled so much together it's hard to pick one funny story. John on a boat. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. Portraits of John. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. John sits on a dock. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. What other photographers or artists inspire you? There are so many it's hard to choose a few. I love the portraits of the Malian photographer Seydou Keita. He’s self-taught, and his portraits are so sophisticated, a rare combination. Dayanita Singh is known for her intimate portraits of unusual spaces and Indian families. I also love the extensive coverage of India by Raghu Rai. Portrait of a man riding his bike. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. Beach landscape. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. A rickshaw driver carries a load of textiles. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. Do you have a favorite photograph? No, but I have a favorite photo book, “A Way into India“ by Raghubir Singh. It's pure street style photography centered around the Iconic Ambassador Car. A band plays to celebrate the launch of new pillows. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. Portrait of a well-dressed merchant. Photo by Jonas Spinoy. Jonas with his wife. You can follow Jonas on Instagram at @jonas.spinoy, and on Flickr at @fatafatphoto.

Four tips on how to mix and match like a pro. 1. Choose one COLOR and mix up patterns, texture, scale and shapes. 2. Choose one PATTERN and experiment with different colors, sizes or shapes.   3. Choose one SHAPE or SIZE pillow and play with different colors and patterns.   4. Choose a TEXTURE (for instance, embroidered, block print, or wovens) and mix up colors, patterns, and sizes. Explore Pillows from Bundles

Astrology is quite popular in India, and since today is International Astrology Day, the first day of the astrological year, and the beginning of spring for those of us in the northern hemisphere, it seemed like a perfect time to have some fun with a pillow horoscope. Aries For the most bold and audacious of the zodiac signs, our hand painted Tiger pillow, the Madhum. Taurus Our hand woven king euro is a perfect place for serene Taureans to pull up a pillow and meditate. Gemini Geminis have two times the power, and our signature hand painted Two Elephants pillow reflects that pursuit. Cancer Cancerians, a water sign, are thought to be quite intuitive. Grab our outdoor pillow, the Ketki, which is part sea, part sky, and gaze at the million constellations. Leo Leos are royalty. They won't forget it with our hand blocked metallic Diwan in silver and gold. Let your stateliness shine. Virgo Virgo is an earth sign, and the Valli pillow with a rhythmic rustic garden will showcase your down to earth and systematic approach to life. Libra Libras are represented by scale and balance. Our Ruhi hand painted pillow of two elephants will bring any off-balance room back to equilibrium. Scorpio Scorpios, apparently, are quite psychic. There's no more powerful pillow than our Verdin euro with the Nazar symbol, used by the Turks to ward off the evil eye. You will cast the friendliest (and most powerful) of eyes with this pillow by your side. Sagittarius Always the adventurer, the Sagittarius will get happily lost in the forts, elephants and bird of our Tato Teak decorative pillow. Capricorn Capricorns are said to love to socialize, and any of our woven ikat pillows will bring the party to any setting. Aquarius Aquarians are revolutionary in every area of their life, from their hobbies to their fashion. Our Manduka upcycled pillows made from fabric scraps painstakingly stitched together is perfect for this innovative big thinker. Pisces The quintessential water sign, Pisces are forever split between the fantastic and the real. Our hand blocked Sheetal in varying blues reflects the myriad of intricacy this sign beholds. Shop Pillows

In celebration of our Fall 2020 collection, here are four of our new Fall patterns, for your bed, computer... and your phone.    Acita Download Phone Wallpaper Download Computer Wallpaper Asaya Download Phone Wallpaper   Download Computer Wallpaper   Senani Download Phone Wallpaper Download Computer Wallpaper   Tharu Download Phone Wallpaper Download Computer Wallpaper   We'd love to see your backgrounds in action, so don't forget to send us your screenshots and tag us on Instagram at @johnrobshaw.   Shop Duvets

We hope you enjoy these coloring pages as much as we enjoyed making them. Don't forget to tag us @johnrobshaw to show us your finished masterpiece, and remember, it's not just for kids!   Download Here     Download Here Download Here Download Here

Want to Zoom from John Robshaw's living room in Connecticut, his workshop office in New York, or just have some fun John Robshaw wallpaper to dress up your video chats? We've got you covered. Our team has created John Robshaw backgrounds to provide some fun changes of scenery all from your laptop. Here's how to set up a Virtual Background on Zoom: Right-click (or Control + click on Mac) any images you like Choose "Save As" Open Zoom Click the Settings icon in the top right-hand corner Select "Virtual Background" and add the image you like Here's the full tutorial from Zoom We'd love to see your backgrounds in action, so don't forget to send us your screenshots and tag us on Instagram at @johnrobshaw.   Interiors John's KitchenDownload Image John's Office Download Image John's Living Room Download Image Exteriors John's Gazebo Download Image John's Patio Download Image John's Yard Download Image Wallpaper Gaja Graphite Wallpaper Download Image Kulina Moss Wallpaper Download Image Suka Moss Wallpaper Download Image Ratana Gray Wallpaper Download Image Ratana Lavender Wallpaper Download Image Ratana Indigo Wallpaper Download Image