By swallowing Metis, Zeus will either give birth to Athena due to a massive splitting headache that is alleviated when is skull finally splits open and Athena springs out, fully grown and dressed. This causes a lot of anger and outrage from Hera as this is Zeus circumventing the entire bir...
If the cotton used to make twill fabric is Pima cotton that was grown in the United States, it's also possible for this fabric to be certified by theAmerican Supima Association (ASA), which is an independent regulatory body that oversees the production of Pima cotton in the USA. ...
It is, however, important to remember that lyocell is made from trees, and a great deal of tree material is wasted in the production of this fabric. If trees for Tencel production are not grown sustainably, production of this material could have a negative environmental impact, and not all ...
It is eminently laudable to aim for better times, yet if our actions and thoughts are stuck rigidly in our own self preservation, self interest over and above the preservation and interest of others then all we allege to celebrate is as hollow as a bamboo pole. The level of bamboozlement,...
After six years running, Artisans Beyond Borders will be taking a Summer Sabbatical in the country from June to September 2024. This writer, for one, is looking forward to days filled with flow, long-form writing, and weaving. We wish everyone a wonderful summer. See you in September!
Which is more eco-friendly? Draw. Both are natural, biodegradable fabrics, produced from renewable resources. But in terms of ecological impacts, it’s an apples-to-oranges comparison. Wool produces more greenhouse gasses, while conventionally grown cotton takes lots of water and pesticides. ...
Nope we weren’t off on another adventure…Unfortunately we were home bound due to work and grown-up responsibilities. (Kids, when you’re parents say “don’t be in a rush to grow up” listen to them) That doesn’t mean we didn’t enjoy our home town, baseball games, windsurfing at...
I know exactly where she is coming from,except . . . I don’t thinkwhereis the heart of the issue. I say that, full disclosure, as someone who many years ago raised a few litters of Border Collie puppies first in the house (one to 21 days) and then the barn (22 days until ...
0 ppm nitrites and 10 ppm nitrates, ph is between 7.4 and 7.8. Fish: 8 adult guppies, about 8-10 half-grown guppies, and probably another 10 guppy fry, 3 reticulated Corys, 1 dwarf Pleco (Peckoltia sp.). I sell/give guppies regularly back to the LFS because they breed as fast as,...
Organic cotton is a popular choice. It’s grown from non-GMO seeds without harmful chemicals. The cotton is then processed without toxic bleaches or dyes. Other organic fibers include hemp, linen, and wool. These are produced following strict guidelines to maintain their organic status. ...