One great thing about having been in this business for a while is sometimes customers send us pictures of “vintage” Sakkara. Recently we were reminded of our first skirt design, thanks to Lisa who found it while cleaning out her dance closet. The Sakkara Skirt Since this was the very first skirt design sold under … Continue reading Looking Back at the Sakkara Skirt→
You may have noticed that most of our garments are made with a blend of organic cotton and bamboo. The reason for the organic cotton is probably obvious (I mean, it’s the fabric of our lives…wait, is the author dating herself here?), but why bamboo? We’re glad you asked! Let us tell you five reasons … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why We Love Bamboo Fabric→
Depending on what corners of the internet you hang out in, you may have heard the terms “slow fashion” and “fast fashion”. If you have any lingering questions about what these terms mean and why they matter, read on. What Is Fast Fashion? If “fast fashion” makes you think “fast food”, you’re on the right … Continue reading Slow Fashion vs Fast Fashion→
Shop local. Buy handmade. The rallying cries of the small business. You see these phrases as memes on social media, as stickers in the window of your favorite independent book store. But sometimes, you may question why you should spend a little more, and go out of your way, when the local big box store … Continue reading Why Local and Handmade Matter→