From the earth, made by hand and with pride. A journey into the processes involved in naturally dyeing and traditionally making textiles. Time honoured ways that produce beautiful items that, by their nature, are kind to the planet.

Sophia Willcocks3 March 2016

Indigo - Blue For You

This is a story about a colour. A colour that changed the world. Centuries ago natural Indigo dye was discovered, traded, and fortunes made. The only pigment able to dye textiles blue. Hence the desire to have this dye was so great that the cultivation of it spread to the four corners of the world.

Sophia Willcocks4 February 2016

Vibrant Vietnam

The aim of KeapSake, like many other likeminded companies and organisations, is to protect the interests of ethnic minority people. By enabling them to preserve and continue their traditional handicraft making skills, allowing them to market their handicrafts to a wider customer base and sharing their story, the hope is that this will empower them economically and socially.