The truth is that Black Friday is a date for consumerism, and sometimes our impact can be harmful if we do not think about what we invest our money in.
There are so many health, wellness, and environmental benefits to this superior natural fiber and using more linen is just the beginning of our journey towards sustainability.
Instead of focusing on the brands thatneed to be doing better,we are going to focus on the brands thatalready are. Check out these ethical fashion brands that are focusing on cultural appreciation rather than appropriation.
Did you know that woven textile production is considered one of the most ancient expressions of pre-hispanic art in Peru? We will begin to explore different looms and weaving techniques in this blog post!
“This community is super resilient and has developed their own ways to survive, not only this time, but many before. Hopefully the situation will improve soon and Huaycan can breath again.”
To raise awareness on reasons to shop small, Huaywasi and LLI have created the hashtag,#ShopSmallSábado, to highlight our team's involvement and provide resources on ways that YOU can support small businesses!
We know the effects of COVID-19 are extremely exacerbating for the nation of Peru, but it is good recognize the silver linings that have come of all this, especially within the fair trade industry.
Challenge yourself to shop second hand not just for the month of September, but in the long term too! If you need some inspiration, check out these awesome brands!
