Swahlee Journal - Updates, Stories, and More
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Earth Day is every day
We can all do better. As garment producers, and consumers ourselves, we want to do our part to minimize the damage we cause to our environment. While our north star is creating jobs where women who lack other opportunities can thrive, we believe environmental stewardship is also part of our civic and corporate responsibility. We know we have a long way to go, but here are some initial steps we have taken to minimize our environmental impact.
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Guide to building an ethical wardrobe on a budget
“Purchasing is always a moral and not simply economic act.” We all want to make an impact for good with the purchases we make. At the same time, purchasing is also an economic act and most of us are on some form of a budget. How then do we reconcile the two? We’ve put together 8 steps for building an ethical and sustainable wardrobe on a budget.
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Interview with a master weaver
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.
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