Darkrum Photography Model: Kelsey Johnson Styling: Valentina Bubalo Makeup/hair: Asha Roopani |
Organic silk gown by Canadian designer, Michelle Pyxus
Canadian fashion designer Michelle Pyxus bought metres of hand-reeled, handwoven ORGANIC SILK FABRIC from us a couple of years ago. We just received a stunning photo of a stunning silk gown she designed using TAMMACHAT's undyed, handwoven, fair trade organic silk. More wedding gowns to come, says Michelle. Check out her site, Simone's Rose.
Book: Grandmother Power - Rayela Blog review
Read another perspective on the sharing of grandmother power in TAFA List founder Rachel Biel's review of Paola Gianturco's book -- Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon.
Paola is doing a cross-country speaking tour in Canada and the US. Check her Events page for details.
Paola is doing a cross-country speaking tour in Canada and the US. Check her Events page for details.
Thai grandmother at her cotton loom. Photo credit: Paola Gianturco. |
Thai grandmother making indigo dye. Photo credit: Ellen Agger. |
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Slow Fashion that Puts People First
An article in Urban Times by TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles' co-founder Alleson Kase explores TAMMACHAT's approach to fair trade and introduces some of our weaving partners.
Spinning organic cotton in Thailand |
Organic silk scarf from Thailand |
Organic silk scarf from Laos |
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