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Locally made clothing embodies the principles of sustainability

Posted by Rose on 7th Jan 2021

Here are five brilliant reasons to shop local. One of the more positive aspects of living through a pandemic has been the renewed focus on local business. It’s true that a lot of that focus has be … 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

This hemp - Tencel Top’s a mainstay…New artisan-made scarves fresh from the dye pot!

Posted by Rose on 13th Dec 2020

Women's hemp clothing that's versatile When I first made a rough sketch of the Tuxedo Top, I had no idea it was destined to become perennial bestseller. But thanks to easy-fitting proportions an … read more

Artisan-made sustainable fashion gift ideas

Posted by Rose on 3rd Dec 2020

An artisanal gift offers an extra measure of love during disturbing times. Check out Sympatico’s gift page for inspiration whether you’re shopping for a present or sharing your personal wish lis … read more

How crafting can help us during the pandemic, or any other challenging time

Posted by Rose on 20th Nov 2020

With travel off the table, I turned to traditional dyeing for Sympatico's scarf collection. Rose Gerstner is the founder of Sympatico, an artisan-made clothing company. An advocate for sustainably … read more

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I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.