Scarves and Pillows!

How I wish I could have such  pretty things. 

images from www.mattany.com and www.tulutextiles.com

Check out the products of Matta and Tulu Textiles. Such great prints and products.

Indian Handpainted Banners

An interesting watch :

http://www.handpaintedtype.com/http://www.handpaintedtype.com/

about the disappearing Hand painting artists in India. This is basically the problem everywhere. The old techniques that took time and talent are disappearing, being replaced by fast machinery. But, there are a few that realize the urgency to preserve and promote. Hopefully this awakening continues.

I would like to thank...

Check out the link for a brief statement featured in The Fashion Institute of Technology's Hue Magazine.

HUE MAGAZINE

Beeja

paper maiche products - photograph from beeja

 Another great find in India. We met up with Meghna Ajit of Beeja and instantly felt the connection with her and her philosophy behind Beeja.  She works with the local artisans in UP with the agenda to develop a environmentally conscious community.  Meghna designs awesome products that are environmentally friendly and use basic hand tools and skills. Check out her facebook page for images of her work.

photograph from beeja

photograph from beeja

What day is it? It's EARTH DAY!

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EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY at Ich-cha, where we make a conscious decision to provide responsible products made with the environment, communities, and traditional forms of art in mind.  This mission allows us to be conscious individuals in our work and personal life, today, and every day.  Today, on the formal Earth Day, we present you with a challenge … should you choose to accept it. The biggest difference you can make in the world is by spreading the word – by educating and changing the consciousness of others. 

So, model good behavior to your friends by using reusable mugs instead of disposables (take your mugs to Starbucks or Caribou Coffee for some free coffee), turning off your computers AND monitors, and remembering to recycle. 

Send a reminder message to your family and friends (check out cute ecards on Care2.com).

See how businesses are getting into the spirit and what it means for you as a consumer:  Best Earth Day 2011 freebies, steals & deals - National Holidays | Examiner.com

 

To educate impressionable minds, be sure to visit Free Earth Day Coloring Pages and Crafts for Kids for a wide variety of Earth Day craft projects and coloring pages and Earth Day Fun and Games for the kiddies.

Whatever you choose to do – log it here (http://act.earthday.org/) and help reach the goal of “one billion acts of green”.

And please remember to pass it on…

This Blog was submitted by our guest blogger Monika Kumar. Thanks to Monika and her friends for contributing the information and helping to educate us!

I want!!

photo from www.specksandkeepings.com

I came across Specks & Keepings during my usual blog wanderings and oh how I love their things! The book bag made of upcycled fabrics is gorgeous and really contradicts the view of many that sustainable products are unattractive. Check out their website here.

photo from www.specksandkeepings.com

photo from www.specksandkeepings.com

Check it out!

Masala Baby is giving away a $100 gift certificate to mum's who post up photo's of their youngun's along with a word about their best MOM moment. I love their clothes and would love one for my wee one (If I had one). :)
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