Tigmi Trading Studio
Tigmi Trading has opened the doors of its custom-designed flagship studio in Byron Bay — and it’s the space of dreams.
Words: Hande Renshaw | Photography: Alicia Taylor
The Tigmi Trading Byron Bay flagship features custom-made shelving and display counters by denHolm. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
A highly-curated edit of vintage and contemporary Moroccan and Turkish rugs are at the heart of the store. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
Step into the new Tigmi Trading store in Byron Bay and you may have trouble ever wanting to leave.
Tucked away in the Arts and Industrial Estate on Bayshore Drive, the large-scale space has been designed to give Tigmi Trading’s meticulously curated collection the perfect backdrop.
“We custom-fitted the space for every aspect of our business, taking cues from the many origins of our global offerings,” says creative director Danielle McEwan.
Meaning ‘my home’ or ‘house’ in Berber, Tigmi Trading sources and selects timeless, ethically made artisan rugs, textiles, objects, lighting and art from the Atlas Mountains to the Black Sea and far-flung places in between.
And that eclecticism is reflected in its interior design, from the Mediterranean-inspired entrance to a trio of industrial, steel-framed archways to a feature display made by Danielle’s close friend and longtime creative collaborator Steve Clark of denHolm.
Says Danielle: “Parts of our store can move and shift so that it can be reimagined over and over. We are enjoying playing with our collections in new ways.”
Tigmi Trading has been part of the Byron Bay business community for over 20 years and is a passionate supporter of the region as a whole.
“What the last 12 months in particular has shown is that while in the past Byron may have been a magnet for those striving for an alternate modus operandi, it is this vision of striving for more of a conscious way to live that is now part of a global movement.”
“We needed a space that could handle the scale of our pieces, and allowed them to breathe at the same time. It was also important the space blend and integrate as the working studio that it is,” says Danielle McEwan. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
“Most of all, we wanted to design a space that was fitting for our expanding collection of iconic design pieces.”
“Steve Clark from denHolm is a good friend and long-time collaborator of ours. We appreciate his humour and knew his quirky take would add a playful lightness to the space — fitting for this exciting new chapter of Tigmi,” says Danielle McEwan. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
A detail of the beautifully curated homeware selection at Tigmi Trading’s Byron Bay flagship. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
The Tigmi Trading Byron Bay flagship features custom-made details by denHolm. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
“We love the light-filled shop floor space that brings new life to our vintage furniture pieces and rugs,” says Danielle MeEwan. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
“We needed a space that could handle the scale of our pieces, allowing them to breathe at the same time. I wanted to create an environment for the customer to escape, that defies time or place.”
Tigmi Trading’s first ever locally designed furniture range is on display – an earthy and organic inspired collection including micro cement dining and coffee tables that are made to order by a local artisan. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
The collection features pieces both large and small which have the power to transport us to far-off places. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
A mix of vintage, re-edition pieces and even iconic mid-century design can be found within Tigmi’s offering. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
The Tigmi Trading collection includes Moroccan and Turkish vintage and contemporary rugs. Photo - Alicia Taylor.
The Tigmi Trading Byron Bay flagship features custom-made details by denHolm.Photo - Alicia Taylor.