The Higg Index encourages transparency and the accountability that this industry needs to build momentous -- and effectively measurable -- change. Inspired by this breakthrough, we are thrilled to announce Indigo Handloom as a new member to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) as they roll out the Higg publicly. If enough apparel companies can get behind the Index and see the impact of their choices, the index has the potential to create a ripple effect across other industries!
My husband swears by his handloom silk shirt we got in New Delhi at “Fab India,” a retail chain which emphasizes handwoven goods. He wore it for our last day and continued to wear it on his flight New Delhi-Istanbul-Frankfurt. Then after a day of airing it out, he took a sniff and decided it was ok and wore it the next day. He has a super sensitive nose so I know he's not just blinded by his love for handloom. It made me consider how different fabrics react to sweat and it took me to a frightening world. Basically, your armpit is a wild and wooly place. The natural germs on the skin feast on chemicals in sweat and...
Hey Oakland! We will be collaborating with KOSA ARTS in a Pop Up Shop for tomorrow's Oakland First Fridays! We are excited to be hanging out in this bustling part of Oakland and will have plenty of handloom goodies for you to shop from! Come stop and say hi tomorrow night!
Where: 386 19th Street (cross street Franklin)When:Friday June 3rd, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
We are heading into a big change here as we've started our new clothing production. We have lots of beautiful handloom styles to come, but we haven't forgot about one of our best sellers this season, the 'Bengal Border Tunic'. http://bit.ly/1ZCJjaL
What was your favorite handloom style this season?
Wow - we are almost sold out of our 'Four Seasons Tunics'! Summertime is here and the weekend is right around the corner. For the last few pieces, we've decided to clear this style out for our new and exciting designs. Now until the end of the month, enter the code 'JJC4B7JJECQL' when purchasing the 'Four Season Tunic' style and receive 15% off! Get it before they're all gone: http://bit.ly/1X9o2qD
