Artisans We Love: LilyBUNK Design

Sarah Aili (eye-lee) grew up in Northern California’s Bay Area, where she developed her passion for the stage. After live shows, she would return home to her artistically inclined mother and entrepreneurial father, both constantly engaged in new projects. Sarah had an abundance of post-performance energy, which she channeled into various creative endeavors, such as art projects, closet reorganization and songwriting.

Over the years, Sarah’s journey took her first to New York City and then to Nashville, where her love for music and theater continued to thrive. But in addition to a life on the road performing, her desire to create offstage and run her own business persisted.

What started as a throw pieced together from collected fabrics was followed by an infinity scarf handmade from upcycled cashmere and cotton sweaters. When orders started flowing in, she established LilyBUNK Design Studios’ fall and winter cozy collection, which now includes hand warmers, wallets, purses and pillows.