I love clutch bags. They aren’t the most practical (especially when I have my infant in-tow) because there is no handle or strap, but nonetheless, I just love the idea of a small bag and holding it under my arm … Continue reading
Posted in Artisans, Fair Trade Practices, Tradition & Craft | Tagged alpaca, clutch, clutch bags, ecofriendly, environmentally friendly, handbags, natural, pashen collection, wool | Leave a commentIn my endless hours of research, I came across breath-taking images of silk scarves, looms, and a story about a group of artisans in a village of Isan (North East Thailand). This group of artisans work only with silk, only … Continue reading
Posted in Artisans, Fair Trade Practices, Fibers & Fabrics, Inspiration, Non-toxic Dyes, Tradition & Craft | Tagged artisans, crafted, dyeing, fair trade, float weave, ikat, indigo, motifs, naga, natural dyes, organic, scarves, silk, thailand | Leave a comment“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – Dalai Lama XIV Over the last few years, through my work in eco fashion, I have learned that the fair trade certification process can be lengthy and … Continue reading
Posted in Artisans, Fair Trade Practices | Tagged artisan, fair trade, fair wages, pashen collection | Leave a commentSamples have been coming in for the last couple of months, sporadically. Mostly it’s been samples of fabric, swatches of knits with specific stitches I’ve asked to be developed, and lots and lots of color cards with sample yarn in … Continue reading
Posted in Artisans, Fibers & Fabrics, Inspiration | Leave a commentConsidering I was born and raised in South Florida’s warm to super hot weather, it may seem a little odd that I am fascinated with knits. Maybe it’s because I couldn’t often wear them growing up, except during vacations or … Continue reading
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