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Lurik Scarves— the undiscovered Javanese textile art

Posted by Rose on 7th Nov 2019

Coral colored cotton lurik scarf. Lurik shades include a broad palette of tones ideal for accessorizing.Unlike the far better-known textile arts of batik and ikat, the traditional Indonesian hand … read more

Giftable jewelry that celebrates minimalism

Posted by Rose on 31st Oct 2019

Traveling the craft fair circuit together over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the minimalism in metalsmith and jeweler Karen West’s creations. I find we share a similar design ethos, one that aims … read more

Is US-grown fiber for women’s hemp clothing a possibility?

Posted by Rose on 11th Oct 2019

Building a green economy from the ground upWhile the concept of a Green New Deal is cause for optimism and a political rallying point, so far at least most of what’s been proposed is just that—concept … read more

This hemp clothing maker says we need a new cannabis vocabulary

Posted by Rose on 24th Sep 2019

There’s a lot of confusion about exactly what kind of plants women’s hemp clothing comes from Back when I began making hemp women’s wear, unbelievably, hemp plants were still classified … read more

CBD's happening, but hemp clothes from domestic fiber will take time

Posted by Rose on 24th Sep 2019

If it seems I’ve been a little obsessed about hemp lately, you’re right. I’m surrounded by the stuff! Since federal legalization of low-THC hemp late in 2018, agriculture here in Southern Oregon has b … read more

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