Mexico City based artist Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp credits her nomadic upbringing as a primary influenece for her designs and collaborations with local artisans involving everything from intricate macrame artworks to handwoven natural-dyed wall hangings and area rugs.

"I really believe that in some ways my biggest design influences have been my ever-changing environments as a child, growing up between Holland and Mexico, " says the Dutch-Mexican designer.

Now residing in the La Condesa neighborhood lined with Art Deco architecture, she remains thoroughly inspired by the colors, textures and earthiness of her Mexico City surroundings.