Swahlee Journal - Updates, Stories, and More
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Weaving Tradition, Stitching Culture: What is Eri Silk Fabric?
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What comes to mind when you think of silk? Do you picture a satin-like sheen and a soft, ethereal feel? Maybe your mind springs immediately to de... -
What to know and what to do in Jaipur, India: your complete Jaipur travel guide (plus our 5 favorite locations)
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We recently traveled to Jaipur on a sourcing trip to visit our block print artisans and fell in love with the city. Here we will share why Ja... -
What is block print fabric? Everything we learned from observing the process in Jaipur
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Meet Ghanshyam Ji. He is the master printer at Mehera Shaw, the artisans behind the block printed fabric in our new Chrysanthemum Block Print Top... -
What is Slow Fashion? An Interview With Holi Boli’s Ana Wilkinson-Gee
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What is Slow Fashion? An Interview With Holi Boli’s Ana Wilkinson-Gee At Swahlee, we love collaborating with other ethical businesses in India. I... -
The Peace Silk Pillowcase: Swahlee’s Cruelty-Free Silk Pillowcase
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New health and beauty trends seem to pop up every day. Some are helpful — avoiding processed foods for better skin, for instance — some are … uniq... -
What Is Chai Tea? A Look At One of India’s Beloved Traditions
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This journal dives into the practice of making, consuming and serving chai in Indian culture. Keep reading to find out why chai is so important in India and how to make the signature Swahlee chai. -
Meet The Rest Collection: Sustainable and Ethical Women’s Cotton Loungewear (Plus New Product Launch!)
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Loungewear. These days everyone has it, and those who don’t want it. But, from pants that are too tight in all the wrong places to shirts that lo... -
From Bazaar to Customer: What Upcycled Sari Clothing is and How We Make It
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You’ve probably heard about upcycled sari clothing, but maybe you’re wondering … why upcycled saris? This Swahlee Journal article will help you understand what upcycled sari clothing is, how it’s made, and why you should consider adding a few pieces to your wardrobe. -
Interview with a master weaver
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Each time I have visited the weaving unit where our fabric is hand woven, I am further amazed by how intricate and detailed the handloom process is. It’s surprising how many people are involved in the process to bring these beautifully crafted fabrics to us. The best person to share about the weaving process is Sankar Das, the Master Weaver at the fair trade company where we have sourced the fabric for Swahlee’s first collection. Recently I sat down for a phone call with Sankar to learn more about handloom fabrics. -
The cost of a dress
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This is a breakdown of the true cost of a Swahlee dress. It’s important to us that we be transparent about our supply chain, labor practices and pricing. We know that a purchase of a Swahlee dress is intentional. We want you to know the quality of the garment you are purchasing and the impact of your purchase on the lives of its makers. -
The journey to Swahlee
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In tackling the issue of human trafficking, there is a huge space for job creation and income generation that can only be filled by profitable, fair businesses. Swahlee was born out of a vision to fill this void. -
Why start a clothing company?
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After all, there is no shortage of fashion brands available today. In fact, global clothing production has more than doubled since 2000. The average person buys 60% more clothing items than they did 15 years ago. Most clothing is thrown away after being worn only 7 or 8 times.
It is well documented what this is doing to our environment. But this frenzied pace of consumption also has a human cost.
