Turning Waste into Wealth — A Source of Hope in the Valley of Kashmir
In a modest workshop in Srinagar, a small group of artisans bend over pieces of soft sheepskin spread across wooden tables. The rhythmic sound of scissors and needles fills the air. For them, this is more than work; it's a quiet act of revival. They are breathing life into a craft that once defined Kashmir’s mountain life and then almost disappeared.
How Yak Wool Paves the Way for Tibetan Communities
Known as the “hairy cattle” yaks are long-haired ox-like mammals domesticated in Tibet and are now raised often among people living at elevations of 4,000-6,000 metres mainly in China and central Asia, Mongolia and Nepal.
The Craft Story of Pumps
Every great fashion moment has a backstory — and sometimes, that story begins thousands of miles away from the runway. The timeless story of juttis takes us back over 500 years to the villages and streets of Punjab — in both India and Pakistan — where these handcrafted shoes were worn by people from all walks of life.
Forefront: a series bringing the origins of fashion trends to the centre stage.
The art of Revivre
Tiffany Bopha is the founder of @revivrestudio, a gorgeous sustainable and ethical brand deeply rooted in her Cambodian and French cultures. She infuses her desire to put Cambodia of the fashion map and passion for a more sustainable future in her work.