What are some of the unique items in my stall?

If you're just passing through, you might wish to know about some of the unique items in my stall. Check out my naturally printed eco-dyed eri silk scarves and shawls. I'm able to source this special silk directly from the village level producers in Nagaland in the north-east of India where I originally come

Spring 2021 Update

It's spring but still so cold and windy! So, I'm still mostly indoors spinning wool and ideas for new products to add to my ever expanding list. Talking of new products, I finally have a special topical salve that many of my customers over the years have requested - Natural Skin Aid Salve as

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Local – Diverse & More

There are some key words that are foundational in my business. Local is one of them. A major portion of products at handmadeandmarina depends on raw materials from local sources and outlets. As I have often reiterated in the past, no local resources, no handmadeandmarina! So it follows that my handmade soaps are olive oil

Here’s to a wonderful 2019!

Can you believe it's the end of 2018 already? I've been having a great break catching up on a number of unfinished projects including my blog update. Time flies when you are having fun. It's summer here in the southern hemisphere and as we brace ourselves for another hot Christmas day (something that those

natural dyeing

I've had a wonderful response to my naturally dyed botanical printed recycled garments in the past few months since the launch of my "earth- conscious clothing corner" at markets that I attend. The clothes I've featured are the ones that I've been able to source through various op-shops/second-hand stores around the vicinity, combining my