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Based in the Himalayas, We Make Handwoven shawls and stoles for women and men. We use only Natural Fibres such as pure wool, pashmina, and yak wool. Everything is coloured with Natural dyes. Our woollen shawls and scarves are very soft and warm and are perfect for cold winters.  One of our objectives in setting up Himalayan weavers was to promote the use of natural dyes. As Pat and I did not have any knowledge of or expertise in dyeing, we learnt the basics from the internet. The first lot we dyed was about 2 kilograms of hand spun wool we had bought...

Things we buy have stories. They also have after stories. Where do they come from, what happens after we let go of them? How do we make sure these stories have happy endings? Happy endings for the environment. At Arture we decided to write these stories ourselves. From start to end. Right from the beginning, we source 100% natural materials. Nature is our procurement officer. We derive raw materials, that is, plant-based fabrics from where they are naturally grown and harvested. Next, we make the best use of these materials. We design with minimalism, functionality and sustainability in mind. Less...

- Which yoga mat should I choose At JURU we understand that when you are on your mat, you create a sacred space for yourself and trust that your mat understands your practice. You return to your mat with the same trust and it is this bond you hope to cherish for many years to come. Thus, at JURU, we take utmost care to ensure all our mats come with excellent durability and grip and remain absolutely natural.We all have our preferences when it comes to style of yoga and no matter which style you prefer, we have a mat...

JURU Yoga mats are made of eco-friendly, recyclable and renewable resources like cork, natural rubber and cotton. It is free of toxins, PVC-free, BPA-free and phthalate-free and is not a hazardous waste. If maintained well, these mats can last for a decade or can be easily be reused or recycled. Here are some tips to maintain your JURU mats and increase the longevity of your mat. -What if my cork mat tears? Don’t worry …you can fix the tear permanently. - Here are a few reasons that may end up causing a tear on your yoga mat Contact with a...