TILET ... named for the traditional Ethiopian weaving art, translates as 'border' ; specifically, the beautifully designed border of all Ethiopian clothing that is made by hand by weavers in Ethiopia's weaving communities for centuries Whether soft and delicate or bold, TILET designs are abundant with design, meaning and color. Natural fabrics that are perfect for all seasons, some providing coolness and others warmth, echo the diversity of climate and weather in Ethiopia and the world. '
Tilet was born of a pure love for my own clothing, the clothing I wear most days of my life!, says Mengistu. This clothing is both beautiful, comfortable and is about as far from high end couture but also FAST FASHION as possible." "I've had many people ask me about my clothing ... and many are surprised that it is not COUTURE or ridiculously out of reach financially and also that it is not playing into fads .. and really does have an elegance all on its own. In thinking about my own experience in wearing my clothes, here and in Ethiopia ... three visions (or feelings) rush into my heart again and again ... Comfort, Peace and Love.
Comfort: Beautiful cotton, linen and silk ... sourced from the U.S.A., Ethiopian and India serve all of the designs well allowing for a variety of designs that are both classic and far from cookie cutter. The result is a comfortable design that embraces the body and nourishes it with natural fabrics that move as well as caress the skin. Designs will include a deeper thicker cotton and silk blends for winter garments too ... and they'll be really warm, born of the same fabrics worn in the Highland Mountains of Ethiopia in the winter.
Peace: In our world of increasing Fast Fashion, finding peace of mind about our part in the destruction that this can bring (from environmental concerns to labor and human rights abuses) ... AND given the very real issue of financially unobtainable fashion for the masses on the other end of the spectrum, the pricing of Tilet is designed to create an opportunity to truly be embraced by not only a sustainable and independent thinking design, (vs Fads) ... but with prices promised "no more than what I pay currently for my own clothing ... which is very good quality but that literally lasts decades' 'All of these considerations bring me peace and i want to provide that opportunity for non stress and financial peace via this line as well.'
Love: The added exquisite weaving and placement of 'Tilet' to each garment, brings a very real and increasingly rare 'gift' of HAND woven design ... pure LOVE from Ethiopia.