WARDROBE CRISIS
WARDROBE CRISIS
By ethical fashion journalist Clare Press
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Podcasts
Podcast 95, DETOXING FASHION WITH GREENPEACE'S KIRSTEN BRODDE
Podcast 95, DETOXING FASHION WITH GREENPEACE'S KIRSTEN BRODDE
Podcast 94, JOOST BAKKER - ZERO WASTE LIVING
Podcast 94, JOOST BAKKER - ZERO WASTE LIVING
 
 
 
 
 
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“Press writes from the thick of the action, impassioned yet clear-eyed about what needs to be done and how everyone can play a part.”

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The art of indigo dyeing grew during the Bronze Age in India but was also used by the Ancient Egyptians. Today it’s practiced all over the world, but especially in Japan, parts of Africa and across south east asia - here I am in Laos. Natural indigo is sustaianable - the excess can be used as fertiliser on crops. Rubber gloved a must.
Beautiful natural dyes are achieved with marigold, stick lac resin, indigo, anato seeds, onion skins, jackfruit & various barks. Learning time-honoured textile techniques at the Houey Hong Womens Vocational Training Centre for Women, Vientiane on a road trip with @article_22 #fashionartisans #artisans #naturaldyes #sustainabilityeditor
I had to give her back. 😽
We are in love.
Stuck in traffic in an Uber on way to airport. On the trail of an extraordinary story. Can’t wait to share this one with you.