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Sourcing Khadi weavers in India

Hello,

I am looking for weavers groups specializing in Khadi weaving, perhaps based in Kerala. I am interested in groups that support sustainable, ethical, fairtrade and organic production of textiles especially NGOs and those who have set up support networks for their workers.

The weavers groups may have have the opportunity to get involved in an exciting project run by charity organisation EJF, to raise awareness of the importance of transparency and organic cotton… Continue

Added by Environmental Justice Foundation on December 18, 2009 at 12:13 — 1 Comment

"Oh, I know not either warp or woof,I know not the web of thy weave"_Rig Veda.

India was the earliest centre of cotton manufacture; it was from here that the craft was introduced to Persia and Egypt, and thereafter, to Europe. Cotton fabrics were the magical creations of the Indian weaver. Handspun yarn and cotton weaving were famed throughout the subcontinent but nowhere did it reach the perfection of Bengal. Gossamer muslin, light as woven air and soft as a limpid stream, has featured time and again in historical records of ancient and mediaeval periods. The earliest… Continue

Added by Shahid Hussain Shamim on December 16, 2009 at 12:20 — 1 Comment

Ethical Fashion Forum - Highlights of 2009

2009 has been a productive year for the ethical fashion forum. take a look at some of our highlights..

It is now 5 years since the first meeting of designers and entrepreneurs around a table- which led to the creation of the Ethical Fashion Forum.

Back then, we could not have anticipated growing to represent a network of almost 7000 people in more than 70 countries, launching the first trade show for ethical suppliers to the industry, and founding an international… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on December 15, 2009 at 16:51 — 1 Comment

Oxfam Boutique Cardiff

http://www.myspace.com/oxfamboutiquecardiff

Added by Bijou Dolly on December 13, 2009 at 22:25 — No Comments

Kate Tailyour LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE BOUTIQUE Read the story behind the garments.

Kate Tailyour

LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE BOUTIQUE

Read the story behind the garments.

Kate Tailyour launches her new online boutique and website. Shop the Autumn Winter 2009 collection and read the story behind each garment, where it was made and all the reasons that make this collection extra special! The new website strives for transparency telling the ‘ethical’ story behind each garment. Our clothes are designed to love and last, countering today’s disposable… Continue

Added by Kate Tailyour on December 13, 2009 at 21:11 — 1 Comment

Making Winter Hot with Eco-Knits

From Gawky Green of Two Girls Go Green

I’m sitting in Starbucks. It’s snowing. It’s Michigan and it’s December, so I guess I am not that surprised. But that doesn’t negate the fact that I am cold. And one [of the many] thing(s) I hate about cold weather is that it leaves my fashion wardrobe limited. Not only do I lack motivation to dress any way but comfy, there are only so many variations of long sleeves, long pants and boots.

Alas, this is why I appreciate fashion… Continue

Added by 3BL Media on December 12, 2009 at 2:17 — No Comments

Social activist turns life and world conflicts into cause worthy cosmetics

Jody R. Weiss founded Peacekeeper Cause-Metics out of a bit too much righteous anger.

Jody is a practitioner of yoga, and has dedicated her life to promoting peace in the world and in her personal life. A product of activist parents, Jody found herself searching for something more - not the peace her parents fought by pitting the good side against the bad; in her gut she felt that as long as there are sides, there can be no peace. Jody took some of her righteous anger from a first… Continue

Added by 3BL Media on December 12, 2009 at 1:37 — No Comments

Fashion Summit 2009 & Climate Change Conference: Copenhagen

Climate change demands that we closely examine the rapid change that the environment is undergoing and its causes, and the respective effects that these changes have on economic and human development. It begs us to act wisely for a healthy and prosperous future. Eco-enterprise is one flexible and effective approach toward constructing more socially responsible business practices. Apart from economic prosperity, it helps to return social by-products like community unification and participation… Continue

Added by Ibada Wadud on December 10, 2009 at 10:05 — No Comments

26 Intolerable Facts: The Surprising Truth on the Status of Women

peacekeeper cause-metics is the first cosmetics line to gives donations to women’s health advocacy and urgent human rights issues. peacekeeper builds a bridge between extraordinary women in the land-of-plenty with extraordinary women who just by chance of birth don’t have our resources or opportunities.

Read more about the harsh realities that face women around the world… Continue

Added by 3BL Media on December 10, 2009 at 2:30 — No Comments

Shop sustainable jewelry this holiday season

This holiday season, give a gift of jewelry that you can truly feel good about. At Sulusso.com, the premier marketplace for sustainable jewelry, you will find only the most socially and environmentally responsible jewelry.

Sulusso features a wide selection of styles and price points. Featured designers include leading “green innovator” Alberto Parada and celebrity favorite, Lori Bonn.

The traditional jewelry industry has a long history of contributing to devastating… Continue

Added by 3BL Media on December 10, 2009 at 0:54 — No Comments

60 Minutes Exposes Devastation of Mining in Congo

Here is the link to the 60 Minutes segment (on CBS) about the fact that gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is funding one of the most horrifying wars in history.

PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO!

“When there are spikes in violence, it has something to do with contestation over the mineral resources…gold and the rest of them.”

You can have beautiful gold jewelry without supporting violence. Contact C5 company to learn more.

Added by 3BL Media on December 10, 2009 at 0:20 — No Comments

Africa's fabrics - wild silk from Madagascar

When I tell people that Ethnic Supplies stocks fashion accessories made from wild silk one of the questions I get asked without fail is that

Is there enough for commercial purposes?

And the answer yes there is, in Madagascar. The best part is that there is a whole conservation project underway to protect Madagascar’s natural heritage.

Tapia, or Uapaca Bojeri, is the staple food of the wild Malagasy… Continue

Added by Ida Horner on December 8, 2009 at 18:37 — 3 Comments

mastering the ethics of fashion

check out my blog
mastering the ethics of fashion

http://maethicalfashion.blogspot.com/

feel free to comment or just have a read but simply enjoy the journey of my university course and studies of ethical fashion and sustainability

thanks!
jacqueline

Added by jacqueline on December 8, 2009 at 12:24 — No Comments

Touch2Give.com JUST LAUNCHED! Social responsible shopping portal for independent brands & in partnership with EFF

Touch2Give.com is a new shopping portal for independent & emerging brands. From fashion forward sustainable & ethical brands to luxury couture brands, we want to unite desginers from all over the world. United we can impact the industry.

Touch2Give gives 5% of what it earns to support our philanthrhopy partners. Our first partnership is with ROOM TO READ to fund their Girls Education… Continue

Added by Claire Chung on December 8, 2009 at 1:00 — 1 Comment

Equa and Enamore Christmas Lingerie Evening

Christmas is coming and sometimes your man can need a little help in the present department. That's where Equa and Enamore come in. On Tuesday 15th December, for one evening only, Enamore will have their full range of playful pin-up style lingerie at the Equa Boutique with dedicated staff on hand to help him pick the perfect present... And for those of you who try… Continue

Added by Thalia Warren on December 7, 2009 at 17:02 — No Comments

BoBelle London's Gaia Purse - as recommended by The Times

The Times is one of the most read newspapers in the UK and BoBelle London was ecstatic to be featured in their Ethical Christmas Gift Guide. Whether you are looking for the perfect handbag and matching wallet to 'wow' her, or the perfect stocking filler to treat her, you will find exceptional quality, ample choice and superb customer service at BoBelle London, www.bobelle.co.uk.

The Gaia Purse at BoBelle London was hand picked by the Editor of… Continue

Added by Claire Watt-Smith on December 7, 2009 at 14:30 — No Comments

massive sale!! starts from late night shopping on thur 10th Dec

we are hosting massive sale this week,
starting from Thur 10th Dec until Sun 13th Dec.

special late shopping night on thurs, shop will be open until 9pm, with festive mince pies!!

hope to see you there

Added by Junky Styling on December 7, 2009 at 11:00 — No Comments

Looking for volunteer web designer.

Hi,
I am delhi (India) based designer working in sustainable fashion and craft. we are looking for a web designer who can design website for us.I shall be great full ,if some one can get involve with us as volunteer in doing/developing this web works for us.

Warmly,
Dhirendra

Added by Dhirendra Singh on December 5, 2009 at 17:58 — No Comments

Agreement for funding relative to creative sector support - designer fashion - £4.2m

British Fashion Council have not published their reports to the London Development Agency before, but a request under the Freedom of Information Act now puts them on-line. Previous responses have sketched the terms of contract between government and the British Fashion Council.

http://www.london.gov.uk/mqt/public/question.do?id=25798

"Question by Darren Johnson

Would you… Continue

Added by Veganline.com on December 3, 2009 at 9:42 — No Comments

Fashion Icon: Marilyn Monroe + Vintage vs. Modern Looks (how would she look today?)

Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous women in the 20th century, a model, actor and singer who not only took on Hollywood by surprise but also the fashion scene.

Fustany decided to dedicate this months' Fashion Icon to a woman with a very interesting story.

Read more on:

http://www.fustany.com/web/trends/trends03.php

and DON'T MISS the Vintage vs. Modern Mariyln, here's a glimpse to one… Continue

Added by Fustany on December 3, 2009 at 0:08 — No Comments