In this episode, Tallulah Brown takes us through her world of textiles, nature, and design — from the intricate art of block printing to her soulful journey through India during the Kumbh Mela. We also dive into her reflections on philosophy, creativity, and living with intention.
Podcast Show Notes –
0:00:31 – The impact of a storm
0:04:00 – The return of extinct wildlife and the power of nature’s resilience
0:04:40 – Stories of friendship with wildlife and her role in preservation
0:08:20 – Penguin Bloom (2020): A touching film about a bird named Magpie
0:08:47 – Tales from the wild: How she coexists with animals
0:12:37 – A terrifying encounter with a wild elephant in Assam, India
0:14:08 – How yoga sparked her fascination with India
0:18:00 – Experiencing the Kumbh Mela—the largest spiritual gathering on Earth
0:20:34 – Key takeaways from the Kumbh and its lasting impressions
0:21:55 – A rare encounter with a saint in India
0:32:44 – Entering Tallulah’s world of fabric and textile design
0:36:32 – A galaxy of bees and their magical connection to her work
0:36:44 – My Garden of a Thousand Bees: A must-watch documentary
0:39:14 – The intricate blend of nature and design
0:42:50 – A story from ancient China: Their love-hate relationship with bees
0:43:40 – Building a sustainable business model in textile design
0:46:18 – Designing her own blocks, tackling industry challenges, and why staying one step ahead with fresh ideas is the best way to outpace imitators
0:52:00 – Tallulah’s first steps into the world of Indian block printing and how it all began
0:54:19 – The process and beauty of natural dyeing
0:59:49 – Tallulah: The designer or the entrepreneur?
1:00:45 – Her morning rituals and how they inspire creativity
1:02:32 – Book recommendations:
The Myth of Sisyphus – Albert Camus
Books by Italo Calvino
Books by Friedrich Nietzsche
1:04:00 – Exploring Sisyphus and how perseverance helps her understand philosophy
1:08:40 – How philosophy helps her navigate life
1:09:42 – A BBC documentary on Friedrich Nietzsche, available on YouTube
1:10:13 – Miles Davis’ biography and the rhythms of a creative life
1:12:00 – Her views on Artificial Intelligence in art and creativity
1:16:00 – Parting thoughts, bees, and a documentary recommendation
1:17:16 – My Garden of a Thousand Bees (PBS or Prime Video)
1:17:47 – Connect with Tallulah: @tallulahmbrown ( www.instagram.com/tallulahmbrown )
