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During hot humid weathers, I reach for my silks and linens without hesitation. Polyester is known to be unbreathable, uncomfortable in hot humid weathers. The few times I pull on a polyester top,…

Before I got into the world of natural fabrics and trying to live in a more sustainable way, I never had the habit of reading clothing labels. I don’t think I have even…

I have always wondered, why does bleach and silk do not go well together, what happens if I do it? It’s the typical reaction of the rebellious kid in me, why not! and…

Along side my love for silk and exploration into natural fabrics, I am also trying to lead an environmentally friendly lifestyle. I have always thought silk to be very environmentally friendly, although not…

You get what you pay for, is something we often hear. Silk is a high quality fabric, hence the exorbitant price tag. Which is also why I generally buy my silks second hand. …

I have joined the slip dress bandwagon in an attempt to look dressed up and chic while concealing the extra layer of blubber I have accumulated in this pandemic. I have some slip…

My first exposure to dupioni silk was all thanks to the chance to attend a wedding in India. Naturally we were in for the whole experience, sari and all! Unlike my silk dresses,…

Just like there are many ways to remove wrinkles from silk garments [Link], washing silk flowers are no different. Previously I have shared how you can clean silk flowers safely at home [Link].…

I would love to say that I have green thumbs, unfortunately there is a running joke between my husband and I that I have to ability to kill all plants, grass and weeds…

As a natural fabrics and fibres fanatic, I started off with natural cotton pillowcases thinking that natural fabrics equals good. But now I know better and have shifted to silk pillowcases. Why silk…