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

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

Some New Some Old

It’s hard to fathom that 2017 is nearly drawing to a close! I've had a good year balancing work, family, leisure and everything in between. Where to begin? There have been a few markets dropped and a few new ones added. I'm no longer at Gelorup Markets and the Stirling Street Art Centre Flea

Kylie’s Crochet Creations – artisan profile

Meet Kylie Bartholomew -a key craftperson and collaborator at handmadeandmarina. Sometimes crocheting upto 8 hours a day, she certainly deserves the title of Bunbury's crochet queen! I first met Kylie selling her exquisite crocheted stuffed toys at the Stirling Street Art Centre Flea Market. Getting to see her work was a boost to my ongoing

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Slow Cloth Creation – eri silk scarves handwoven by Chano Murry my mother

{17-10-2016 .........Since I moved my last website handmade-and-marina.wordpress.com to my current one handmadeandmarina.com.au, I've reblogged some of my old posts and this is one of them. I'm expecting a few more of my mother's handwoven scarves in the near future and they should be available through my stalls and online shop. }   This post

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