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Woven & Worn offers a fascinating insight into the workings of
innovative global craftspeople who create environmentally-conscious
clothing in a bid to protect the planet from the ruinous effects of
a toxic industry. Within this book, talented artisan makers such as
weavers, dressmakers, dyers, and jewellers give consumers the power
to alter the tired fabric of the fashion industry and embrace the
energetic campaign for a sustainable circular economy. Marking a
potential revival of the make-do-and-mend era, Woven & Worn
showcases the variety of materials and processes used to craft
wearables with both longevity and soul. Demonstrating the diversity
within sustainable garment making, this title highlights
ground-breaking renewable materials created from by-products of the
food industry, such as banana and fish skins, as well as ingenious
techniques, and "zero waste" production methods, including
utilising offcut materials and upcycling vintage fabrics. Discover
tactile vegan leather rucksacks, painterly plant-dyed textiles, and
intricate reclaimed plastic adornment alongside traditional repair
techniques such as darning and sashiko. Delve into the unseen
creative workspaces of skilled crafters; admire their unique tools
and processes, and absorb their intriguing stories. Sustainability
is tightly woven into their creative practices as they tackle the
wasteful industry, one beautifully-crafted garment at a time.
With knowledge passed down from centuries ago, the presence of
traditional crafts such as spoon carving, leather working, and
knife making is becoming more and more pronounced in contemporary
culture and on platforms such as social media and ecommerce. As the
pressures of a fast-paced, modern-day life weigh on people, many
seek solace in more manual, artful practices that take us out of
our selves and produce something beautiful and useful. Forge &
Carve looks at twenty crafters and how and why they create the
items they do. From basket weaver to blacksmith, meet some of the
talented people behind this revival of time-honoured techniques and
discover how they make a living from their artistry. Admire their
craftsmanship; share their enthusiasm; and learn from their
philosophy.
Food is not just a way to fill our stomachs but is representative
of the culture and time we live in. It tells a story and can act as
a catalyst for social engagement. As the impact of mass food
production on the environment becomes ever more apparent, movements
advocating organic farming and local, small-scale food production
are finally receiving an ear. The appeal of exotic, imported foods
is fast becoming less popular than a preference for being able to
meet the producer and quickly find out the processes and supply
chain involved. Gather & Nourish presents a chance for you to
meet some of those makers and discover more about how they
cultivated their business and why they believe ethically sourced
and produced food is important. A smorgasbord of artisans -
including a beekeeper, a distiller, a dairy farmer, and a winemaker
- enthusiastically share their appetite for food and creativity
while offering an insightful and tasty slice of the world of urban
agriculture, small-scale farming, and sustainable living.
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Songs For Little Love Bugs (Paperback)
Cynthia Butler; Contributions by Canopy The Band; Designed by Kayla Lewis
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