Bookhou: The Art of Everyday Living
About Bookhou
Arounna Khounnoraj, co-founder of Bookhou, is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Toronto. Along with her husband, woodworking artist John Booth, Arounna has created a studio that focuses on handmade, slow design using natural materials. Known for her textile work, Arounna’s passion lies in creating functional art that tells a story.
"I believe in the beauty of everyday life and the art that can be found in the simple things we create with our hands." - Arounna Khounnoraj
What Makes Bookhou Special:
Each item in the Bookhou collection is made with care and intention, using natural materials and sustainable practices. Arounna’s work embodies the beauty of imperfection and the importance of handcraft in everyday life.
Bookhou products are designed to not only be aesthetically pleasing but also to be used in your everyday life—whether it's a piece of textile art or a functional item like bags and home goods.
With a background in fine arts, Arounna blends techniques from embroidery, patchwork, punch needle, and more, bringing a unique depth to her designs.
Artists Interview: bookhou
Here is a special interview with Arounna about her creative work and her first textile collection with KOKKA, “Bloom by bookhou”.
Past and current collections by Bookhou
Bloom by Bookhou (Past Collection)
Bloom is a collection of fabrics co-created by Arounna Khounnoraj and KOKKA, inspired by the beauty of nature, gardens, and seasonal changes. Each print is created on a luxurious cotton-linen blend canvas, bringing texture and color to your sewing projects.
A lush, blooming garden with flowers, ferns, and leaves. This print captures the beauty of a home garden in full bloom.
Inspired by wildflowers, this print evokes the delicate, natural essence of floral beauty.
Featuring feather-like leaves in five different colorways, this print evokes the feeling of a forest on an autumn day.
Gather by Bookhou
The collection features three designs inspired by how crafting brings us together. Each print is created on a luxurious cotton-linen blend canvas, perfect weight for the sewing project of bags, pouches, home decorations, and more!
This print is called "Geometric" and features a patchwork-inspired design.
This print is called "Flowers" and features pretty botanical design.
This print is called "Circles" and features a stone-inspired design.
Sewing Instructions
Download the sewing instructions below and learn how to make a Bloom Tote, a Bundle Bag, a Bloom Quilt, a Tool Roll, and a Bloom Pouch!
Customer Gallery
Share your Bookhou creations with us by tagging #kokkahandmade. We’d love to see how you incorporate Bookhou’s designs into your own projects.
Shop the Collection
Explore the full range of Bookhou fabrics and art pieces for your next project.
