Alabama Chanin, the homegrown enterprise of the inspiring Natalie Chanin, now sells organic cotton jersey in 25 colors, available online. Their description: "60" wide, certified fiber is grown in Texas, spun in Tennessee, knit in South Carolina, dyed in Mississippi and shipped from Alabama." The colors are beautiful. And it makes me wonder -- will this economy encourage America to revive its textile industry, and make it sustainable? Will knowing how to sew become a valued skill?
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December 15, 2008
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10 Qualities of Slow Cloth, by Elaine Lipson
- I defined Slow Cloth several years ago on this blog. Read the original post at http://lainie.typepad.com/redthread/2008/01/this-must-be-th-1.html. (Copyright Elaine Lipson 2007-2011; all rights reserved).
- JoySlow Cloth has the possibility of joy in the process. In other words, the journey matters as much as the destination.
- ContemplationSlow Cloth offers the quality of meditation or contemplation in the process.
- SkillSlow Cloth involves skill and has the possibility of mastery.
- DiversitySlow Cloth acknowledges the rich diversity and multicultural history of textile art.
- TeachingSlow Cloth honors its teachers and lineage even in its most contemporary expressions.
- MaterialsSlow Cloth is thoughtful in its use of materials and respects their source.
- QualitySlow Cloth artists, designers, crafters and artisans want to make things that last and are well-made.
- BeautyIt's in the eye of the beholder, yes, but it's in our nature to reach for beauty and create it where we can.
- CommunitySlow Cloth supports community by sharing knowledge and respecting relationships.
- ExpressionSlow Cloth is expressive of individuals and/or cultures. The human creative force is reflected and evident in the work.
Books and Reports by Elaine Lipson
- International Market for Sustainable Apparel (Market Study)
- Handbook of Organic and Fair Trade Marketing
I wrote a chapter on the U.S. market for this excellent Europe-focused handbook. - The Organic Foods Sourcebook
A guide to the meaning and benefits of organic (published 2001)
Books Edited by Elaine Lipson
My Blogs
Selected Articles by Elaine Lipson
- Slow Cloth on HandEye Online
- Green is In! The Growing Market for Organic and Sustainable Apparel (Organic Processing Magazine)
- The Strength of Beauty: Genevieve Dion's Multi-Dimensional Work (Surface Design Journal)
Profile of textile artist Genevieve Dion from Spring 2003 issue of Surface Design Journal - Yoga Works!
Research into yoga's benefits, written for Yoga Journal magazine. - One Nation, Organically Grown
Written for Organic Valley Family of Farms shortly after the finalization of federal organic standards - La Vida Local: Support Regional Foods
I wrote a column on organic retailing and business for Natural Grocery Buyer, a now-defunct trade magazine. This 2005 column was a favorite. - Organic Foods in Schools: Eleven Tips for Change
Sidebar/resource for "Organic Foods in Schools" - Organic Foods in Schools
Written in 2003 for the O'Mama Report, a Web site produced by the Organic Trade Association - Into the Mystic
Article on Tibetan physical yoga practices, from Yoga Journal, May/June 2000 - The Organic Majority
From the Fall 2004 issue of Natural Grocery Buyer (trade magazine published by New Hope Natural Media)
Rights and Attribution
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