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You & Polyester: Getting Along, Swimmingly
700,000 Each polyester garment can release up to 700,000 fibers per revolution of a washing machine's drum. 78 million tons 80% used in textiles. It represents about 80% of all synthetic fiber production, driven by its low cost, durability, and popularity in fast...
The Grammar of Ornament
From the universal testimony of travelers it would appear, that there is scarcely a people, in however early stage of civilisation, with whom the desire to ornament is not a strong instinct. Man's earliest ambition is to create . . . to stamp on this earth the impress...
Sashiko, Kimonos & History
A recent BBC Culture story by Bel Jacobs: The 300-year-old Japanese method of upcycling explores the method of sashiko. Sashiko emerged through necessity, particularly in poor rural areas, during the Edo period. "Cotton came late to the north of Japan," explains craft...
Intricate Ragamala: “the Garland of Memories”
Ragamala (or Raagmala) refers to a traditional Indian art form of miniature paintings that visually depict musical modes (ragas) and their associated moods, seasons, and times of day, symbolizing a "garland of melodies". It also refers to a specific poetic composition...
jewelry boxes: safe keeping, sentiment and sparkle
Jewelry boxes have captivated hearts and minds for centuries, serving as both functional storage solutions and artistic expressions of culture and craftsmanship. From ancient civilizations that used simple containers to safeguard their treasured adornments, to the...
