In the Tibetan language, “norlha” means “wealth of the Gods,” and is used by many local nomads in reference to their yaks, which are among the most important resources of the Tibetan Plateau. Referencing this, Norlha is a textile brand that aims to help preserve local tradition and connect it to a greater global market. Founded by US-born and France-raised Kim Yeshi and her daughter …
According to the American Apparel & Footwear Association report released last week, 97.5% of apparel sold in the United States is made internationally. For the past two years, this number has been in decline (albeit in the decimals) as the Made in USA movement gains more and more momentum, with consumers becoming aware of conditions overseas due to incidents—such as last year’s catastrophic garment factory …
After founding fair trade rug company Node, illustrator Chris Haughton merged his art and craft sensibilities to conceive “18×18”, a collection of 18 fair trade rugs created in collaboration with 18 artists and designers launching exclusively at London’s Design Museum Shop. Haughton commissioned rug designs from the creatives he most admired, scoring big with designers attracted to the the altruistic project supporting traditional carpet making …
