Category Archives: Tradition & Craft
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 →
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clutch,
clutch bags,
ecofriendly,
environmentally friendly,
handbags,
natural,
pashen collection,
wool |
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In 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 →
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Non-toxic Dyes,
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artisans,
crafted,
dyeing,
fair trade,
float weave,
ikat,
indigo,
motifs,
naga,
natural dyes,
organic,
scarves,
silk,
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lush landscapes, maori tradition, delicious food and wine, geysers, mountains, ocean, lots of sheep, the smell of sulfur, mud baths, hundreds of baby seals playing at the bottom of a waterfall, warm welcomes, and more… We traveled to New Zealand for our honeymoon in … Continue reading →
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ethical fashion,
fashion,
hippie,
honeymoon,
impression,
inspiration,
maori,
new zealand,
travel |
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I took a crochet class the other day, at a local boutique yarn shop called Great Balls of Yarn. I did this for two reasons: 1. I have always admired beautifully crocheted items and been interested in learning the techniques. … Continue reading →
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