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This artisan made clothing event funds domestic violence programs

Posted by Rose on 11th Mar 2021

For 2021, the RAGS Wearable Arts Sale moves online with an inspiring collection of artisanal clothing, jewelry, and accessories. I first became acquainted with the RAGS Wearable Art Sale a fe … read more

Scarves: the ideal complement to Sympatico’s hemp clothing collection

Posted by Rose on 14th Feb 2021

With pandemic-induced downtime, I’ve been exploring the colorful world of dyes and some of the artful things you can do with them. The latest crop of Sympatico scarves is the result. Trying new te … read more

How the used apparel trade is energizing artisan-made clothing in Africa

Posted by Rose on 24th Jan 2021

Artisanship arises in surprising ways; this Ghanaian photographer/stylist focuses his lens on upcycled fashion crafted from cast-offs The sprawling second-hand clothing markets in Africa are va … read more

Casual skirt shoppers make the Angled Skirt a bestseller

Posted by Rose on 13th Jan 2021

A sustainably made and versatile hemp skirt, it’s easy to wear and care for An Angled Skirt in Sapphire with a Princess Top and Tank Top in Natural plus boots is comfy indoors and … read more

Artisanal hemp clothing maker recommends gift certificates this year

Posted by Rose on 29th Dec 2020

Shopping for gifts for mature women? The USPS is slammed this year making gift certificates a no-brainer. Rose Gerstner is the founder of Sympatico Clothing in Oregon. Working with sustainable hem … read more

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