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Interviews, films, and reflective conversations with makers, thinkers, and designers.
Hands-on workshops and intimate gatherings in Los Angeles.
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Hi, I’m Basak. 🤍 I realized I’ve never really introduced myself here, so here I am, the person behind this little, growing world called Anda. I take the photos, make the films, and am behind pretty much everything you see here. Anda grew from a very personal desire to make, learn, gather, and feel more connected. I have a feeling some of you might be longing for some of these same things, too. I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome to Anda. by @anda__house
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a month ago
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Join Laura Wong of @shopboroboro for an afternoon of mending, making, and textile exploration in our beautiful Anda garden in Mt. Washington. 🌿🌞 Transform selvedge denim, scrap leather, and vintage Japanese indigo fabric into your own one-of-a-kind tote, inspired by the Japanese traditions of boro patchwork and sashiko stitching. No experience necessary, all materials provided ✨ Date: Sunday, November 1 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Mt. Washington, Los Angeles Light lunch + refreshments included. Come slow down, stitch, and gather with us in the garden 🪡 Link in bio to reserve your spot 🔗 by @anda__house
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Meet Gloria Noto of @noto_botanics - a makeup artist, founder, and intuitive creator shaping a more human, inclusive vision of beauty. From her early days experimenting with makeup in Detroit to building NOTO from her Silverlake kitchen, @glorianoto ’s work is rooted in emotion, memory, and self-expression. In our conversation, we talk about her path from art school to makeup, the scrappy beginnings of her career, and the moment she discovered beauty could be a true creative language. She reflects on reconnecting with her Sicilian heritage, the influence of her partner and community, and the rituals that keep her grounded as her world expands between LA, Portland, and Italy. “For me, it always starts with a feeling… The process feels like alchemy - taking an emotion and giving it a body.” Gloria’s approach to beauty goes beyond products - it’s about creating space for people to feel seen, exploring identity without rules, and honoring the quiet rituals that bring us back to ourselves. Read the full interview in our "When I Grow Up" series and explore more from @glorianoto on @anda__house — link in bio. Interview, Photography and Film by Anda by @anda__house
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5 months ago
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We’re hosting a Kawari Mokume Workshop with @indigo_inari at the Anda garden on May 30th, link in bio. Before Adrian and I started working together to facilitate workshops, I had the pleasure of visiting his cozy studio in the San Bernardino Mountains. Adrian is truly a wizard of his craft. Originally from Poland, he has spent years working in the film industry as a costumer on major Hollywood productions by directors like Paul Thomas Anderson, Tarantino, and others. His deep passion, however, lies in Japanese culture and textiles, a world we both feel connected to, though he lives and breathes it with a depth I deeply admire. Adrian has now founded his own brand, @indigo_inari , focused on indigo craft, and I look forward to our future collaborations with him. His cabin in the mountains feels like a quiet echo of Japan: an A-frame home they lovingly remodeled with dark wood and exposed ceilings, indigo-dyed curtains, and carefully chosen handmade details. In the garden sits a Yukimi-dōrō (雪見灯籠), a Japanese snow-viewing lantern, and everywhere you look there’s intention, texture, and craft. Inside, tatami mats ground the bedrooms, and there’s even the gentle tradition of slippers at home, adding to that quiet sense of care and ritual. He lives there with his partner Ryan, also a textile artist, quilter, and crochet maker, and their three little dogs, whose presence makes the whole place feel even warmer and more alive, often curled together beneath a blanket Ryan was working on while we spoke. It was a cold day, with still some snow on the ground, and I remember my hands freezing as I set up for filming and photographing outside. But inside, there was warm tea, easy conversation, and the comforting crackle of their fireplace. That contrast stayed with me, the quiet cold outside and the deep warmth within. It was a joy to meet Ryan and share that slow, dreamy day, after driving through the valley and feeling like I was leaving the city behind completely. Adrian generously showed me his studio, shared his process, and opened up his world of craft and knowledge. His understanding of Japanese culture is both precise and deeply felt. by @anda__house
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4 months ago
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Anda was born from a desire for more presence, more creativity, and more connection. In Turkish, “Anda” means in the moment - a reminder of how we want to live and gather. We create space for real life connection through visits to makers’ studios, honest conversations about their process, purpose, and story, and gatherings in our beautiful garden under the trees, with bird songs in the air. This is a place where creatives, makers, artists, and neighbors can share ideas, tell their stories, learn from one another, and simply be present. In December, we gathered around a long table, with music in the air and birds singing along - no soundtrack, just real life. Incredible food, art happening in real time, kids playing in the background, and friends soaking up the sun. We did a group art therapy session, reflecting on the past year and looking ahead , shedding old feelings, bringing in new ones. Our first gathering was truly magical. Deep gratitude to @because_the_wind , @opris_eilah , @velvet.empresss , @soft___future , @vivianrubinphotography and friends who made it so special, and excited for many more like this. by @anda__house
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9 months ago
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Meet Kacie Carter Chamberlayne of @honeyhi —a holistic nutritionist, founder, and mother devoted to building a nourishing life, in and out of the kitchen. From transforming her own health through food to creating Honey Hi as a restaurant centered around healthy eating, sustainability, and community, Kacie’s work is guided by intuition, honesty, and deep intention. In our interview, we talk about healing, creativity, motherhood, letting go of perfection, and what it really means to feel nourished in this season of life. An honest conversation about motherhood, identity, modern life, and the question of how—or if—you can do it all. Read the full interview with @kaciecarter in our “When I Grow Up” series and get an inside look at her life, work, and upcoming projects on the Anda website: anda.house – link in bio. by @anda__house
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9 months ago
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August 29, Los Angeles, 3–7 PM Celebrate the beauty of late summer in our garden with Hotaru Shibori (蛍絞り), a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique inspired by the gentle glow of fireflies on warm summer evenings. Led by Adrian Lubanski of @indigo_inari , with live music by @opris_eilah A slow afternoon of dye, sound, and making - leaving with a piece of living tradition. Tickets in bio. 🎫 or visit www.anda.house. by @anda__house
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2 months ago
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Traditional Japanese Textile Design with Natural Indigo Dye 🌿 Join us on April 4th from 10am–2pm in Los Angeles for a special workshop on the Karamatsu technique with Adrian Lubanski. We have two spots remaining—sign up through the link in bio. Karamatsu Shibori is a traditional Japanese stitch-resist technique, translating to “Japanese larch.” It creates concentric, radiating patterns from the center, reminiscent of larch tree branches. Adrian, founder of @indigo_inari , is deeply passionate about teaching the art of indigo dyeing. After falling in love with Japanese culture and traditional crafts during his travels six years ago, he has dedicated himself to preserving and sharing this beautiful practice. He now teaches both in Japan and at Anda, helping keep this fading tradition alive. Traditional Japanese textile design is slowly disappearing in Japan—this workshop is a rare opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of its continuation beyond Japan. by @anda__house
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6 months ago
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Meet Jared Frank of @jaredfrankstudio —a designer, storyteller, and collector of experiences, spaces, and objects. From his Los Angeles home, Casa Larissa, to restaurants, nightclubs, and bespoke furniture, Jared shapes environments where people can connect, explore, and feel fully themselves. In our interview, we talked about his journey from dance to film to design, the narrative behind every space he creates, the ways his partner Krista has influenced and inspired him, and the playful curiosity that has fueled his work since childhood. “For me, design is a process of discovery rather than starting with a fixed end in mind. You don’t necessarily know where you’ll end up when you start. And I think that’s where the creativity lives—in that unfolding.” Jared’s work isn’t just about interiors—it’s about experiences, objects with stories, and spaces that invite wonder, connection, and joy. Read the full interview in our "When I Grow Up" series and explore more of his projects on the Anda website anda.house - link in bio. by @anda__house
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a year ago
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In this episode of Anda’s When I Grow Up series, narrated by @glorianoto , founder of NOTO Botanics, we step inside her world at NOTO Headquarters for an intimate portrait of her daily life, creative practice, and philosophy on building a meaningful brand. Through reflections on entrepreneurship, identity, and self-trust, Gloria shares her belief that there is no single path to success, that every experience, challenge, and turning point shapes the unique way we create, grow, and lead. Filmed inside her store and creative space, the episode captures Gloria’s honest perspective on building a business rooted in authenticity, individuality, and intention. Rather than following formulas or expectations, she speaks to the importance of listening to your own instincts and allowing your journey to unfold in its own way. Known for her boundary-pushing approach to beauty and wellness through NOTO Botanics, Gloria brings her thoughtful and deeply personal perspective to Anda’s When I Grow Up interviews, an ongoing exploration of artists, founders, and makers who are shaping their own definitions of work, success, and a meaningful life. Read the full interview at Anda: https://anda.house - Link in Bio Photography & Film by @basakbarrett by @anda__house
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5 months ago
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Anda's When I Grow Up series continues with designer, maker, and founder Spencer Nikosey at the @killspencer Atwater HQ in Los Angeles. @spencernikosey is one of those people whose enthusiasm for creating is genuinely contagious. Whether he's designing a product, making music, learning a new skill, or stepping onto a tennis court, he approaches everything with the same curiosity and drive to improve. At the center of his work is Killspencer, a Los Angeles-based design brand known for its meticulously crafted leather goods, bags, and accessories, built on durability, function, and a deeply hands-on approach to making. “I loved taking an idea that didn't exist yet and figuring out how to make it real.” For Spencer, that idea runs through everything he does. Filmed inside the Killspencer Atwater HQ, this conversation explores craft, creativity, persistence, and the mindset behind a life dedicated to making things. Read the full interview in Anda's When I Grow Up series and explore more from @killspencer and @lvbl.club via the link in bio. Interview, photography and film by Anda - @basakbarrett Film process and scans by @thatonephotolab @preservefilm by @anda__house
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4 months ago
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SOLD OUT - We’re delighted to announce our first workshop at Anda - an intimate Forest Therapy experience guided by writer and certified forest therapy guide @danamolly . Forest therapy is a sensory-based mindful nature practice that brings people into deeper kinship with the natural world, each other, and themselves. Inspired by shinrin-yoku, translated to 'forest bathing' in Japanese, forest therapy has been shown to reduce stress, boost creativity and mood, and foster a greater sense of belonging and well-being. Neither a hike nor an aimless stroll, forest therapy offers a series of accessible sensory invitations that help us drop into our bodies, connect to our senses,  and experience a sense of wonder and connection with the world around us. It is enough to show up and see, smell, and feel what there is to see, smell, and feel. This practice is equally gratifying when attended solo or with friends.  We'll close with tea and reflections in the Anda garden. Length: Approx. 2 hours Sign up - link in bio. by @anda__house
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8 months ago
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