In this post I discussed the production process of wild silk fabric as well as the role of wild in the lives of Malagasy people. In today’s post I will explore how we in the west use wild silk fabric. What … Read More
If like me you are grappling with what to buy your loved ones for Xmas especially those who seemingly have every thing I hoping that this selection of gifts from our African artisans will inspire you For the table- … Read More
By the time you read this I will be in Vienna Austria giving a Keynote speech at the Pan African Forum Austria. This week long event focuses on African Textile and specifically explores the impact of these fabrics on the … Read More
Sally Church: Ida is the bees knees of networkers and suppliers, seriously. She is also hard working, kind, thoughtful and a joy to be with. A few days before Christmas, I contected her by email desperate for some beautiful silk … Read More
Exciting times here at Ethnic Supplies. A little over a year I was introduced to an Artist in Uganda his name is Fred Mutebi. Fred works with wood and is passionate about bark cloth. This is a fabric native to … Read More
Day 9 of the 30 day blog challenge and if you missed yesterday’s post you can catch up here. Today is all about SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION using some key phrases that folk use when searching for this blog. Hmmmmm… … Read More
In the current series of blog posts we have been looking at the Women behind Ethnic Supplies products as part of International Women’s Day. yesterday we brought you Flotea’s story and today we take you to Madagascar to meet Madame … Read More
In yesterday’s thread I introduced you to wild silk and suggested that it is one of Africa’s best kept secret. As we all know when one hears the word SILK one immediately associates it with luxury or even indulgence. But … Read More
When I tell people that Ethnic Supplies stocks fashion accessories made from wild silk one of the questions I get asked without fail is that Is there enough for commercial purposes? And the answer yes there is, in Madagascar. The … Read More
I recently came across the Ethical Fashion Forum and I went along to their event on 18/8/9. This event was promoted as focusing on sourcing from Africa. As the discussion got under way I could not believe some of what … Read More
