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As Spring approaches, we are leaving our houses and going out to enjoy the Spring weather. Here are our 5 pieces to incorporate into your Spring wardrobe! 1. White Shawl Ritual Robe     Soft and gentle beautiful white shawl will serve you as a wonderful ritual robe or kimono. It is handmade from an upcycled pure white cotton knits fabric. 2. Chiffon Blue dress This beautiful chiffon open caftan is a wonderful coverup for a simple dress underneath or a cute yoga outfit. Flowing and relaxed fit is comfy and elegant. Wear it as your Special Ceremony Attire or a simple chiffon lounge wear. 3. Mens Caftan . Beautiful hand block printed 100% cotton caftan. Kaplan in Turkish (from...

On the last day of the previous India trip I was walking through little cute shops of Arambol Beach back to my guest house room. There was one particular shop that attracted my attention. Natural and earthy colors of the soft scarfs, shawls and blankets were displayed there along with the brochures of what this place was. “I am blind BUT I can Weave”- one of the photos on the brochure said. I felt a calling to walk in and check it out. This was a fair trade shop of the organization called Yes Helping Hands Handicrafts. As I learned at the shop, they provide practical training and employment opportunities for people living with disabilities in Nepal and Ladak, India. They...