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My artisan-made scarves make wonderful gifts

Posted by Rose on 14th Dec 2022

Working with silk, linen, ramie, and cotton as well as indigo dyestuffs, I use traditional stitching and clamping techniques to produce designs and effects. Tilting Rain Scarf of fine linen.From s … read more

In crafting artisan-made clothes, exploring indigo has been a remarkable learning experience.

Posted by Rose on 24th Oct 2022

This ancient dyestuff has a fascinating and dark history, but new plant-based forms hold promise for eco-friendly clothing. I only dipped the Impressionistic Scarf/Wrap in Hemp/Tencel a … read more

The things small businesses deliver that big businesses can’t

Posted by Rose on 27th Sep 2022

From superb, personalized service to the wisdom of local knowledge, these are the ways small businesses flourish as part of the American economy Swallowtail Top in Green Tea over an Angl … read more

The upsides of running a tiny ethical-clothing company (and the challenges)

Posted by Rose on 31st Mar 2022

Ethical clothing makers may seem anachronistic, but there’s still a place for well-constructed and designed artisanal apparel. In a world where market share is the holy grail, running a tiny et … read more

Ann Lowe’s designs helped end the racial divide in couture fashion

Posted by Rose on 25th Mar 2022

Her meticulously crafted artisan-made gowns were sought out by high society, including Jackie Kennedy. When Jacquelyn Bouvier married future president John Kennedy in 1953, the New York Times’ fro … 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.