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Socially Responsible Gifts & Fair Trade Fashion

silk scarves & shawls  ~  silk fabric  ~  silk quilt squares
organic cotton kids' sunhats  ~  adults' sunhats
organic cotton tablecloths

perfect for travel, holiday gifts, last minute Valentine gifts,
college graduation gift suggestions, baby gifts & more

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GREAT GIFTS! socially responsible giving, exquisitely handwoven textiles, unique, limited editions, natural fibres & dyes, environmentally & people-friendly, fairly traded

...helping women artisans in rural Thailand and Laos
celebrate & sustain their weaving traditions, families & communities
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About... real people remarkable stories on southshorenow.ca
a 4-minute video interview with TAMMACHAT co-founder Alleson Kase, photographs by co-founder Ellen Agger

Alleson Kase speaks about quality of life vs. quantity of stuff"As people strive to find the time to really appreciate life, one answer might be found in a simple bolt of fabric. Alleson Kase has discovered weaving from Thailand that represents a time-honoured way of life in which productivity is measured by the sun, moon and season. Not surprisingly, peace of mind can get created right along with exquisite textiles."

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"The scarf arrived in less than a week! It is so lovely, just as the photo on your website showed. I am in love with the subtle colors and the geometric patterns. It more than meets my expectations!" ~ Susan, Tucson, AZ, USA


TAMMACHAT BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
Panmai & Prae Pan Group

A behind-the-scenes glimpse into 2 weaving co-ops in Northeast Thailand.
Photos by Ellen Agger and text by Alleson Kase.
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Photo: Thai weaver proudly showing her naturally dyed, handwoven silk fabric Photo: Floor loom under a house Photo: Natural dye materials - coconut, flowers, jackfruit wood Photo: Hanging naturally dyed silk to dry in the sun

We buy silk and cotton textiles directly from village weaving groups that promote community development and environmental sustainability. Using the principles of fair trade, we pay a fair price set by the artisans and are building long-term relationships with these groups.

Our goal is to provide consumers with opportunities to be socially and environmentally responsible, while helping to reduce poverty, and preserve the cultural and artistic traditions of women in rural Thailand and Laos. Also, by primarily trading in village-raised silk and heritage varieties of cotton that are traditionally and sustainably produced, we are helping to reduce the environmental footprint of textile production.

This is what eco-fashion, ethical shopping, green shopping, sustainable clothing production and socially responsible giving is all about. Style with a conscience!

Logo: International Year of Natural Fibres 2009

We're pleased to recognize the International Year of Natural Fibres (IYNF) 2009. This intiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, aims to "raise awareness of natural fibres, to promote efficiency and sustainability of the natural fibres, and to foster an effective international partnership among the various natural fibres industries."

Our interest is to continue to promote sustainable methods of production and fair trade that benefits rural artisans in Thailand and Laos.

Telling the story in pictures

The photographs on this website were taken by TAMMACHAT co-founder Ellen Agger during visits to rural Thailand and Laos. To see more of her photos of weaving villages, visit Social Fabric.

All photographs on this website are copyright Ellen Agger 2008, all rights reserved, unless otherwise credited. For permission to reproduce any of these photos, please contact Ellen.

 
Photo: Fields of rice, the staple food of Southeast Asia

handcrafted • fairly traded • naturally dyed textiles
~ tammachat means natural in Thai ~