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The Ancient Practise of Weaving Raw Hemp

The Ancient Practise of Weaving Raw Hemp

I sat down for a chai and a chat with Umesh, the founder of his family's small hemp weaving business in Nepal. Read now

Interview with Shanti - our Natural Dye Expert

Interview with Shanti - our Natural Dye Expert

Let us introduce Shanti, the amazing woman behind our natural dyes. Meet Shanti >
Our Natural Dyes and Low Impact Dyes from Nepal Explained

Our Natural Dyes and Low Impact Dyes from Nepal Explained

Learn the difference between natural dyes, low impact dyes and synthetic dyes. Learn More >
SURYA Cashmere - Supporting Visual and Hearing Impaired

SURYA Cashmere - Supporting Visual and Hearing Impaired

Learn about the hearing and vision impaired men and women who craft our cashmere pieces. Read now >
Our Plant Based Dyes in Nepal

Our Plant Based Dyes in Nepal

We love natural dyes! Read more about plant based dyes in Nepal >
Our First Store Open in Milton, NSW!

Our First Store Open in Milton, NSW!

Remember that time when we opened a shop?! Read all about it here >
Our Home Based Workers in Nepal

Our Home Based Workers in Nepal

Meet our beautiful home based workers who make our nettle pieces in Nepal. Read more >
Felt Balls Bring Happiness

Felt Balls Bring Happiness

Our felt ball trivets and felt ball coasters inspire happiness for all ages! Read more >
Organic Buffalo Leather Bags

Organic Buffalo Leather Bags

Learn all about our organic by-product buffalo leather. Learn more >
New Polymer Clay Jewellery

New Polymer Clay Jewellery

Our fairtrade polymer clay jewellery made by home based workers in Nepal has been loved around Australia for many years. Read more >
The 'Yak Wool' Deception

The 'Yak Wool' Deception

Our most popular blog post to date ... everything you need to know about so called 'yak wool'. Read more >
Harvesting the Hemp Plant in Nepal

Harvesting the Hemp Plant in Nepal

Ever wondered how hemp is harvested and turned into a usable fibre in Nepal? Read on >