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Artisan Clothing For Women? Just Ask Barbara
She found me because someone else was wearing a scarf. She ordered three and kept one. Years later, almost everything she buys is clothing.
Artisan Clothing For Women? Just Ask Barbara
She found me because someone else was wearing a scarf. She ordered three and kept one. Years later, almost everything she buys is clothing.
Silk Shibori Style: "We Both Wore Premaasi With...
A customer sent me a photograph with a message that made me smile: "We both wore Premaasi without conferring!" Two friends, one event, two one-of-a-kind silk shibori pieces — chosen...
Silk Shibori Style: "We Both Wore Premaasi With...
A customer sent me a photograph with a message that made me smile: "We both wore Premaasi without conferring!" Two friends, one event, two one-of-a-kind silk shibori pieces — chosen...
Why Strangers Keep Stopping My Customers to Ask...
Betty started with one sari silk necklace. She now has seven. Why strangers keep stopping to ask about these two upcycled pieces — and what they have in common.
Why Strangers Keep Stopping My Customers to Ask...
Betty started with one sari silk necklace. She now has seven. Why strangers keep stopping to ask about these two upcycled pieces — and what they have in common.
From 3,000 Years Ago to Your Shoulders: The Sto...
Kantha embroidery dates back at least 3,000 years. It began as necessity — rural Bengali women stitching old saris together, giving worn fabric new strength. Here’s the full story.
From 3,000 Years Ago to Your Shoulders: The Sto...
Kantha embroidery dates back at least 3,000 years. It began as necessity — rural Bengali women stitching old saris together, giving worn fabric new strength. Here’s the full story.
The Hands Behind the Beads: How Artisans Make S...
Someone once left a rude comment saying making sari silk necklaces was simple work. Instead of deleting it, I decided to explain — here’s the full six-step journey.
The Hands Behind the Beads: How Artisans Make S...
Someone once left a rude comment saying making sari silk necklaces was simple work. Instead of deleting it, I decided to explain — here’s the full six-step journey.
You Don't Have to Be a "Scarf Person" - 5 easy ...
I’ve heard the exact same line from more than a few people: ‘I’m not a scarf person.’ They’re not saying they hate scarves. They’re saying they don’t want homework. Here’s...
You Don't Have to Be a "Scarf Person" - 5 easy ...
I’ve heard the exact same line from more than a few people: ‘I’m not a scarf person.’ They’re not saying they hate scarves. They’re saying they don’t want homework. Here’s...