Tilonia Artisans of India. Scarves & wraps. Weavers of non-violent silk that is harvested with no harm to the silk moth, or silkworms as we know them. Grown wild and out-doors on hillside farms, the silk moth is released and unharmed before they harvest the precious silk from the cocoons. These remote villages have solar powered spinning wheels and use only natural methods to harvest, weave, spin and process the silk. This "Avani Wild Silk" is Fair Trade and the softest silk you will ever touch. Avani silk has a luster and shimmer you have never seen before.
Mad by Design handbags, a line of totes and clutches hand woven by African women. These bags are hand crafted with renewable materials such as jute, raffia, silk, tree bark and bamboo. They also carry some bejeweled evening bags for a fancy smanchy night out.
ICU Eyewear makes fashionable reading glasses and sunglasses. UVA and UVB approved to protect the health of your eyes. Very popular contemporary styles, colors and shapes for all of your eye's needs. Also available in cheaters that are sunglasses too!
Jenny Fraser is a Natural Fiber Artist from Aotearoa, New Zealand. Her talent as a weaver is just superb. "Riverweavers" finds it's inspiration from the natural beauty of the land. Simply luscious hand woven mohair, the fleece is shorn without any harm to the young angora goats. Once you touch this mohair you will want to wear it forever. She spins and weaves scarves, shawls and throws for the couch or your bed.
Susanne Malone is located in Evergreen, Co. and hand knits fun and funky scarves. They are a perfect accent on any coat or jacket. She is a delightful woman who also builds very creative and colorful bead designs.
Nancy Clark is a hand weaver out of Kansas City, Mo. She began to weave while visiting Greece in the 70's. She returned to Missouri and discovered the four harness hand loom, and the love affair continues. "These woven fabrics become friends as they grow, stimulating my creativity, providing emotional and physical comfort. As I liberate them from the loom, I am happy to know they will soon become part of someone else's life as well." Scarves, wraps and shawls.
Entwined scarves, created by Pam Irvine. These are more than just a pretty scarf. Designed for a celebration of femininity, inspired by the beauty of nature, hand made by women for women. Color, texture, yarn and ribbon that drapes, and envelopes each woman who wears one. Each creation is artfully packaged, just perfect for a gift.
Michele Montour a fiber artist who builds felted scarves, blending both silk chiffon and felted wool. They are so gorgeous, unlike any other textile artist we have featured. Using both colors and textures inspired by Mother Nature. Soft and very elegant scarves to behold.
Erda bags are created in Maine. There is a huge variety of luscious fabrics to choose from. These bags are individually sewn from upholstery fabric remnants, so they are rich and luxurious to the touch. The creative women of Erda also use deerskin and cowhide leathers which are embellished with beads, rocks, and ivory. They build a huge week-end bags and go all the way down to a to a bag that you cancomfortably converts to a belt bag or fanny pack. Erda has you covered, for that long weekend get away or a relaxing walk along the creek.
Chira Designs out of California. These unique and whimsical fabric totes are created for the woman who desires both style and function. Her bags are washable and water resistant bags that are vibrant in color with rich textured fabrics.
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