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"Thank you for my beautiful necklace, such wonderful craftsmanship and so soft and light to wear. I have received so many compliments about my necklace and super thrilled to be supporting craftswomen in India. Highly recommend"

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"Absolutely gorgeous! Not only are they beautiful but they are also so light. Necklaces with multiple strands are often heavy and I don't like that feeling of a noose around my neck! Your necklaces don't do that, they're an absolute delight"!

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. I w a s o n c e a s a r i . Did you know the sari business in India is worth billions? With most households owning numerous saris and continuously buying more, there’s also a lot of waste. Yet the humble needs of most households has created a culture of reinvention. Saris are swapped for household utensils and sold on and Indians have been upcycling saris for hundreds of years, transforming them into Kantha quilts or blankets. Taking age-old craft techniques passed down through generations to create new products out of need, necessity and heritage. It’s a great example of circularity. . . . Take this one-of-a-kind necklace - it was once a sari and now it’s a gorgeous statement piece. Handcrafted by artisans, it’s an example of just how creative and mindful upcycled fashion can be. We’ve only got three of these lovelies left. Head over to the link in the bio and take a look. Plus we’ve got a much needed restock if sari necklaces coming soon.
With my trip to India looming, one thing that comes to mind is tea. Chai wallahs all over India set up shop anywhere, serving hot, sweet steaming chai made in huge pots and poured from a height into clear glasses. Tea in India is a ritual, woven into the fabric of its culture and transcends all boundaries. . . With my tastebuds crying out for some hot, sweet chai, I came across @hot.ele They’ve got a great selection of luxury, spice infused and plain teas. I tried the Tarajulie Assam tea crafted with cinnamon, cardoman, ginger and cloves. Perfect for warming you up on chilly days. I love the nifty ball infuser that makes light work of the loose tea leaves plus all the teas are ethically sourced - so I know my cuppa doesn’t come at the cost of tea farmers or the environment. . Head over and check out their page @hot.ele
. W e e k e n d S t y l e What’s in your bag this weekend? . Mine has my laptop, a copy of the latest @estilamag for some welcome distraction on the go and my goto Kantha scarf for breezy days like today. . . As women, we like to prepare for all eventualities. What if it rains - take an umbrella. What if it’s cold - pop in a scarf. We have the power to think ahead. We mentally make a list of “what if’s” with a bag full of answers that say we’re ready to start the day. . . If you’re looking for a bag that’s going to take you from work to weekends, checkout our handwoven totes by @weaver.green. Roomy enough to put your weekend workout gear in, the kids toys or those gorgeous shoes you’ve just bought, these totes combine style and functionality. . . Stylish, waterproof, with strong leather handles, these totes are made from recycled plastic bottles. So not only are you ready for anything - you’re making use of plastic that would otherwise have polluted the earth. . Now who’s a stylish eco-warrior?! 🙌💪🏻🙌
. L o n g J o u r n e y s S l o w F a s h i o n . I’m feeling particularly good today! The end of the week has brought with it a ray of sunshine, and a flicker of hope. My long awaited Desert Winds collection of homeware has finally started its journey to me. . One of the challenges with working with social enterprises in remote faraway lands is language and the fact that things are done in an unhurried way. Google translate has been amazing in helping me craft emails and text messages, but in between, the waiting is frustrating. Over here we’re used to quick results and fast turnarounds. . Now that I can see a glimmer of hope, I can almost imagine the long journey that my throws and cushions are going to take. From the weathered and experienced hands of weavers, across arid desert, dusty roads, through rich fertile greenery and finally across the ocean. . Of course, the waiting aggravates my perfectionist tendencies of how things should be done and my in-built radar of a hundred things that could go wrong! But it also challenges me to keep the faith, think of the possibilities and re-connect with my “why”. Why I started Jewelled Buddha. . I’d love to know. How do you stay positive when things don’t go your way?
. G i f t s W i t h a S t o r y . If you’re looking to spread the love this Valentines Day, take a look at our collection of sari necklaces. . Crafted lovingly by the hands of marginalised artisans, these colourful necklaces are made from upcycled saris preloved by women all over India. . Joyous colours, versatile and infinitely wearable, these one-of-a-kind necklaces are lightweight and great for taking you from desk to dinner with that special someone. . It seems we’re not the only ones who have fallen in love with these treasures. Nicole from the Tales from Mamaville blog has included these lovelies in her Valentines Day Gift Guide. Head over to the link in the bio and take a look! Enter VALENTINE15 at the checkout and get 15% OFF - a little gift with love from us. 😘
. E a r t h F r i e n d l y . Attitudes to recycled fashion have changed dramatically over the last fifty years. Thanks to the creative imaginations of social entrepreneurs and fashion designers, recycled fashion is now synonymous with luxury and quality. In fact, there's a whole industry set up to support it, with vintage shops, thrift stores and charity shops. Celebs such as Emma Watson wear recycled clothes on the red carpet and there's an army of organisations who make it their business to educate and raise awareness of the value of recycling. . People are embracing preloved fashion. Unlike fast fashion, its not a trend that’s going anywhere fast. It’s now a part of how we choose to wear clothes and I think, in the future will become a natural decision we make when putting together a thoughtful wardrobe. . If you’re looking for a wardrobe essential, head over to the link in the bio and look at our upcycled Kantha sari scarves. Hand stitched and ethically made by artisans, these one of a kind scarves made from recycled sari make the perfect Valentines Day gift. Plus shipping is free!
. It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday which means it’s the perfect time for some slow living, snuggling amongst some slowly made, artisan cushions and sinking into a good book. . Slow living is not just about escaping the noise, it’s about making a conscious choice to step back and live mindfully: Ensuring what you buy doesn’t have a negative impact and is SUSTAINABLE Shopping LOCAL and supporting small businesses. Living ORGANICALLY to avoid mass consumption and eating WHOLE fresh unprocessed foods. . . What does slow living mean to you?
. . S l o w F a s h i o n A lesson in patience. The start of this year has been nothing but a lesson in patience for me. A lot of my collections are sold out, I’m thinking of sourcing new product lines and I’ve got products on order. . In a world of fast fashion where clothes are on demand and we want everything like yesterday, this can be quite stressful. As ethical brands who choose to ensure our products are handmade to the highest quality by real people who earn real wages, the waiting game is no fun. Things happen slower in our world. We want to bring the beauty of global textiles to a global market place and at the same time please our customers. Tricky. But we’re not about overly profiting from consumerism. Breathe in and exhale. . So if you’re looking around our store and thinking it’s looking a bit bare - please bare with us. We’ll be restocking our capes at the end of February and bringing in new collections soon. . What we do have online right now though, is a great collection of upcycled and handloom accessories crafted by artisans and made to treasure. Discerning and unique they’re a example of artisan patience I wish I had more of. 😊
. 1 S c a r f 2 W a y s . One thing I love about our reversible scarves 🧣 is how versatile they are. You can easily switch up your look and outfit just by turning a scarf over to reveal a new colour or design. . Our Kantha sari scarves have two layers of perfectly paired sari, expertly hand-stitched to create a versatile every-occasion scarf. . Made from upcycled saris and individually signed by artisans, these colourful scarves a story that empowers your style and those who make them. . Perfect as a Valentines gift made to treasure. 💝 Swipe left to see the reverse then head over to get up to 40 % OFF. It’s the last day of the sale!
 
 
 
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