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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

It’s autumn and it’s time to break out the Stovepipe Pants

Posted by Rose on 28th Oct 2020

Artisan-made hemp and Tencel pants make a sustainable solution to staying warm Stovepipe Pants weather’s here!Around here, mornings have been in the high 20s and we’ve picked all the tomatoes, gre … 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.