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Consciously Designed, Made in the UK Knitwear Cara & The Sky is an independent British brand born from a desire to inspire positivity - bringing color, unique style and sustainable handmade knits to the free spirited. All of their consciously crafted designs, include unique twist, color and stitch combinations, and have been developed by founder Cara Melzack. Cara & The Sky handmade knits are all produced in the UK.    Create A Right Attitude & Reach The Sky Choosing to dance to the beat of their own drum, creating timeless, high-quality and limited collections Cara & The Sky handmade knits...

New Year, New Wardrobe Ideas  The New Year is a great time to think about refreshing your closet.  We all have things taking up space in our closet that we aren’t wearing anymore. How we feel when we get dressed is really important to our overall wellbeing.  Start 2023 fresh by donating these older items to charity to make room for some new stylish pieces.  And when we choose slow fashion by independent designers over fast fashion, we look good and feel good.  shop new arrivals >> Our Top Picks: The 'go with everything' belt shop belts >> The Statement Necklace...

Handmade Merino Wool Sweaters  When you purchase a wool sweater, wool jacket or wool cardigan from Fuza Wool, it comes with a quality guarantee. All of their knitwear is made by local craftsmen and women from countries like Nepal, working under fair conditions. This ensures that every product is handmade with the local knitwear traditions that have been passed down through several generations. This means that their products are not mass produced but handcrafted – and with every purchase you help support the local economy in the area, where the product has been produced.  The Fuza Wool Journey The Fuza...

Premium Denim Staples. Iconic Fits.  As makers of handcrafted denim in the USA, we believe that honest quality, good value, and exceptional comfort are all essential in creating the perfect product.  Our mission is to cultivate a community of inclusivity and stay dedicated to our goal of local US manufacturing.  Every pair of our jeans are made locally in Los Angeles, placing Just Black Denim apart from the rest.  Asian-Owned Family Business Just Black Denim is a multi-generational family owned business. Christine Chung, VP of Sales & Marketing is the face of the brand and is spearheading its growth into the future....

What Is the Ancient Technique of Block Printing?   Block printing is a relief printing technique that uses a carved material (typically wood, linoleum, or rubber) to transfer ink onto fabric or paper. The block serves as a stamp, with the final product resulting in a mirror image of the carving. Woodblock prints can range from small images intended to be repeated in a pattern to large works of art that require a large printing press to print. In the past, these were also used to print entire books. Depending on the size of the knife and the quality of...