Help us support rural women artisans, their families, communities & weaving traditions in Thailand & Laos by buying their work in our Online Shop & at Fair Trade Textile Events: http://www.tammachat.com. Stories on the Artisans page & Travel Blog.
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- Vancouver Eco-textile Sale
Vancouver
Saturday, March 27 at 10:10am
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Heading out on Monday for Bangkok. The very next day we'll meet with one of the weaving co-ops - always a time for mutual learning, as well as initial orders, this time for fabric for designers with whom we're working. Very exciting!
Susan Bone A note to TAMMACHAT fans who are also Ellora members -- we'll have a selection of TAMMACHAT's gorgeous silk scarves and funky cotton batik neckwraps (very cool) at the December 10-12 Ellora pickup! www.ellora.ca
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles
TAMMACHAT's founders, Ellen Agger & Alleson Kase, will be en route home from 4 months in Thailand & Laos with a selection of handwoven silks & cottons, organically dyed with natural materials. Created by women’s groups in Thailand & Laos. Fairly traded by TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles, www.tammachat.com.
Books for Lao kids...!
For every piece sold, we’ll give a child in Laos their very first book, published by Big Brother Mouse: www.bigbrothermouse.com
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Looking for a unique gift that will arrive in time for Christmas? Order a silk scarf from our updated Online Shop this week and receive FREE shipping for all scarves. (Normally it's free over $49.) Send us an email to make your order to receive the free shipping between Nov. 22 and 28, 2009 only: ask@tammachat.com. (Or...ders through our PayPal shopping cart will be charged the usual shipping fees.)
www.tammachat.com
shop online for handwoven, naturally dyed silk scarves & shawls from Southeast Asia
See MoreTAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Drop by the Lunenburg Fire Hall for fabulous, handwoven gifts! Today's sale by TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Lovely short film at 1 pm.
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Help us make our final fall show in Lunenburg a success! Bring your friend. Lots of lovely gifts to pick up -- silk and cotton scarves, bags of all sorts, table pieces for your everyday or holiday table, cushions and more. Or shop online at www.tammachat.com. Then we're off to Thailand on Nov. 30 to buy more -- always ...fairtrade, always natural fibres & dyes, always beautiful!
handwoven beauty ~ fairly traded
Location:Lunenburg Fire Hall
Time:10:00AM Saturday, November 21st
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Follow our blog for upcoming travels in Thailand & Laos: Nov. 30 to March 30, 2010.
tammachat-2009-2010.blogspot.com
Our attention is now on planning for our fall holiday gift shows in Nova Scotia (Wolfville, Halifax and Lunenburg) and New Brunswick (our first time in Fredericton).But even as this goes on, we are planning our upcoming trip:
Jane Ginn Ellen - I have some great photos from when I was in Laos if you'd like some for your appeal. Send me your email and I'll forward some to you.
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Thank you to our supporters in Wolfville, NS who took home beautiful gifts from today's textile show. Next is our Halifax show on Saturday, Nov. 14, 10am-4pm at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 5500 Inglis St.. Tell a friend - bring a friend!
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles
[please help us spread the word to weaving & fibre groups and friends]
Weavers Helping Weavers…
is an appeal to raise money to train weavers in Laos, which is designated a "least developed country" by the United Nations. For as little as $10, you can make a difference in the life of a rural woman who has had little acce...ss to education or opportunities. Join with others in your weaver/fibre guild (or any other group you belong to) and sponsor a woman for an entire 3-month residential training course in natural dyeing, traditional Lao weaving and small business administration at a cost of $850 USD. Training will take place at the Houey Hong Vocational Training Centre for Women in Laos. For more information, visit: www.tammachat.com/weavers_helping_weaver
www.tammachat.com
an appeal to raise money to train weavers in Laos at the Houey Hong Vocational Training Centre for Women
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Conference: CONSERVATION OF TEXTILES, Feb. 20-27 2010 in Kolkata, India. Inauguration of VRIKSHA, an exhibition of rare, natural dyed and patterned textile samples in the collection of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Kolkata. Message me with your email address and I'll forward you more info.
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Next Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 pm is the second meeting of a new Clothing & Sustainability Committee at the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax, NS. Please join us.
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Our fairly traded, organic silk fabrics are selling well. If you're interested in any of these, please check them out soon. Best to order before the Christmas mailing rush! Free shipping over $49 CAD.
www.tammachat.com
shop online for handwoven, naturally dyed, organic silk fabrics
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Bonnie Samuel blogs about fiber and textiles in art, cultures and life. Check it out.
www.bonniesamueldesigns.com
My good friend, Su Lenk, of AzSu Alpacas inEngland is not only a knowledgeable alpaca livestock breeder, but also uses the fiber from her large herd to handknit and felt beautiful wearables. Su has just ...
TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles Reminder: If you're in or visiting Halifax this weekend, take in this event. Support Laura and you support fair trade and organic fashion. Not to mention how well dressed you'll be!
come enjoy organic fall fashion
Location:laura chenoweth organic apparel headquarters
Time:2:00PM Friday, October 23rd
