We just received a collection of unique, one-of-a-kind necklaces made by our friend Saranya in Bangkok, Thailand. These fabulous pieces are handcrafted from gemstones, brass, and glass beads and come on an adjustable leather cord. Let your bohemian spirit out with one of these amazing necklaces.
Some of the items that we'll bring to you this spring. Some are already on the site, others will appear in mid-March. Rain Lily's pieces are all ethically handcrafted and represent the best of slow fashion.
"Morse Code" bracelets made from semiprecious stones by women rescued from human trafficking, and those at risk of exploitation in South East Asia. They represent "Strength," "Overcome," and others.
Earrings made by women artisans in India. They are given economic empowerment through their work.
New handloomed scarves coming from Indigo Handloom! These are sumptuous, soft and beautiful. And the carbon footprint used to make them is zero! Here is how they describe the impact of handloom on our environment:
Making handloom cloth doesn't need to consume even one piece of coal -- just the energy and expertise of the artisan weavers. If you compare the energy needed to make two shirts -- one with machine-milled cloth, one with handloom, there is enough energy saved to power a small laptop for 8 hours!
This Sunday is the third anniversary of the collapse of Rana Plaza factory building in Bangladesh, which killed 1,134 people. This tragedy brought worldwide attention to deathtrap workplaces within the garment industry. Please ask #whomademyclothes?
