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How sewing machines are playing a part in climate resilience

Posted by Rose on 17th Mar 2022

A co-op of artisanal clothing makers in Niger depends on sewing to avert poverty in the face of climate change and glaring gender inequality. In my ongoing celebration of Women’s History Mont … read more

How the sewing machine empowered African women

Posted by Rose on 9th Mar 2022

Although sewing machines were at first a tool of colonialism in Africa, a century later, in part due to women, they became tools of democratization. As part of Sympatico’s celebration of … read more

The artisan-made clothing from Africa that features wild designs and colors has a perplexing history

Posted by Rose on 2nd Mar 2022

Since the 19th century, Africa’s artisanal clothing traditions have been upended by western textile imports and the influence of their foreign designs. In the 1990s, both our kids were foreig … read more

How does sustainable clothing benefit the environment?

Posted by Rose on 17th Feb 2022

Focusing on sustainable clothing brands when shopping is good for the planet and its people. The term “sustainable” crops up everywhere these days, and a lot of it looks like greenwashing. So … read more

Has the coronavirus pandemic made us more resilient?

Posted by Rose on 4th Feb 2022

This artisan-made clothing designer reveals how the pandemic has impacted her professionally and personally. Zoe’s Periwinkle Trapeze Top in Mid Weight Hemp/Tencel accessorizes nicely with a&nbs … 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.