Hand Made Variations
Almost all of our products and garments are handmade and/or tailored in Nepal by local craftspeople. Due to the handmade nature of our products, slight variations can occur with regard to sizing and natural dye colours. Nepalese hemp/nettle fabrics and twines are produced in various villages often with many craftspeople in any single village, this commonly leads to tone and shade variations. It is in these differences that we find natural beauty and appreciate the uniqueness of handcrafts.
Please also be aware that due to screen colour variations, colours of products may vary slightly from what you see on the screen.
Care Instructions
We would advise that our garments be handwashed, especially for the first wash as some fabrics may contain excess dye. Thereafter, a 30ºC machine wash with like colours is generally not a problem. For delicate knits and weaves, we recommend using a washing net to protect the garment from catching during a machine wash or simply hand wash if you are unsure. Strong alkaline detergents will also affect the colour of dyes so a neutral detergent should be used, a soap for delicate fabrics like silk & wool are ideal for anything natural dyed as are soapnuts.
To avoid excessive fading, it is not recommended to leave our naturally dyed garments in direct sunlight for long periods of time (eg. a washing line). Strong acidic or alkaline substances, such as lemon juice, will discolour dyed fabric.
Finally, if ironing, we recommend using a steam iron. Our garments should not be bleached or dry-cleaned. Gradual fading is unavoidable over time, but if treated with respect, all of our materials will provide you with beauty and colour for years to come.
Payment
All online payments are currently made through PayPal. Customers can pay for orders using any of the major cards, so a PayPal account is not necessary.
Postage and Packing
We generally use Royal Mail Signed for service for all UK orders and other reputable couriers (with proof of delivery and/or tracking) for international orders.
There are four different shipping rates depending on zone. In order to keep postage rates both fair and realistic, we have attached an extra charge to certain items that are excessive in either weight or volume. There is notification of this extra charge on all the product pages of items that are deemed too heavy or too large to be covered by a flat rate.
UK £5.05 – First Class Signed for : 1-2 working days
* FREE SHIPPING for UK Orders over £70 – Second Class signed for : 2-3 working days
Europe £14.50
USA and Canada £16.00
Rest of the World £30.00
Order Online and Collect Locally
Our base is in Ivybridge, Devon and we regularly trade at the local market in Totnes & Glastonbury.
You’re welcome to order online and collect at any of the following locations that is convenient for you. We’ll contact you immediately after receiving an order to arrange timing.
Totnes Market – Friday & Saturday
Glastonbury Market – Tuesday
Ivybridge – Monday to Thursday