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 commentlush 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
Posted in Inspiration, Tradition & Craft | Tagged ethical fashion, fashion, hippie, honeymoon, impression, inspiration, maori, new zealand, travel | Leave a commentI 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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