Gratitudes
Bringing a collection to life is always a collaborative process. As The Zen Collection finds its way into the world, it feels fitting to acknowledge the people, places, and moments that helped shape its creation.
A huge and special thank you to Yves Charbonneau, creative collaborator, filmmaker, and photographer behind the imagery of The Zen Collection.
The photographs in this collection are the result of much more than a traditional photoshoot. Together, the creative process between Yves and Chanti is an exploration of storytelling, a dance between essence and energy, movement and light, spirit and matter.
In this unique alchemy, the quest is to capture not only the garments themselves, but the spirit of the brand itself, the soul of the creator and the deeper mission and intention beneath it all. For all things Sacred Cloth and well beyond, a million bows.
Deep gratitude to Rafika and Mina, my generous seamstresses who have been part of the Sacred Cloth journey since the very beginning.
Working with a small independent brand requires flexibility, ingenuity, and an attention to detail. Over the years, they have helped transform ideas and imperfect samples into finished garments with patience, skill, and craftsmanship. As a one-woman business it is essential to have help
A heartfelt thank you to Villa Sabi in Canggu, Bali, whose epic and unique space became the spontaneous backdrop for The Zen Collection.
Its unique blend of artistry, elegance, warmth, and soul created a perfect home to bring the visual spirit of this collection to greater life.
To Joel and Véronique, thank you for your generosity, hospitality, and trust.
Thank you to the Sacred Cloth community.
Your continued support, encouragement, trust, and loyalty have allowed this work to evolve over many years. Every order, message, conversation, and shared experience contributes to the ongoing story of Sacred Cloth.
Thank you for being here and continuing to choose to support small brands with big missions.
And finally, gratitude for the unseen forces that guide, protect, and occasionally remind us that life is far more mysterious than we imagine.
Including the unlikely series of events that reunited a lost backpack—containing the only copies of this entire photoshoot—with its owners after being left behind near the Los Angeles airport.
Some things simply cannot be explained.
Only appreciated.
With gratitude and reverence,
Chanti
