Want to go deeper? Read the article on my journey, which shares education on the industrial clothing system, a more in depth sharing of my story, details on the fabric and sources to purchase from, answers to frequently asked questions, a deep dive on my philosophy, simple steps you can take on your own journey and more. www.robingreenfield.org/clothes/
I REALLY HOPE that you come with your own line! I’d surely buy. Your way of clothing is thousand’s of year’s old and BIBLICAL-and scientifically PROVEN NOW (look into frequency). So YAH TOLD US and RECENTLY Gandhi.
Hey Rob. The reason linen is not readily grown in the US is because after WWII the government removed subsidies for the linen farmers and the cost of labor to produce it was far more than what other countries paid their workers. It is very labor intensive but every part of the flax plant can be used resulting in zero waste. Thank you for discussing plastic free clothing. The fashion industry boasts that their making more recycled plastic into clothing but people are missing the point. We shouldn’t be putting plastic on our skin regardless if recycled or not. Thank you for all the awareness to food, clothing, indigenous cultures, and communities of people throughout turtle island.
Aker Fiber Farm, LLC in Enfield, NH grows flax and has linen. Not sure if she has cloth available, most is geared toward spinning, but she has some already spun and you could weave it or hire a weaver.
Watching this while knitting an undyed wool sweater. I always struggled with choosing yarn colors until I realized that the natural wool colors are universally flattering and go with everything.
Hey there. I'm pedro and I'm a Guatemala Maya weaver. I was born and raised in South Florida. But now I live in alabama. It will be awsome to teach you the art of weaving on a backstrap weaving loom. One of the old way of weaving. The loom is more mobile on the go, and lightweight. My people carry their loom like a backpack when traveling. The also carry it when they crossed over here to the USA, back in the early 80's. Soo, it will be awesome to teach you .
Hello Dear Pedro, It would been so much to me to learn weaving from you. Perhaps one day I will travel to your land and we can enjoy this together. Thank you so much for this offer. You have touched my heart! Love, Robin
Hola Pedro! I hope you and your loved ones will be safe in light of recent political developments. I would love to learn your way of weaving. I now live on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Have you thought of making videos and posting on line? I think many people would be interested. Cuidaté Hijo del Maize 🌽
@@katellayes I'm working on it. Try to find what way to do it. So I'm writing down a drift to guide me. And watch tutorials on how to do step step tutorials video 🤣
I am 100% convinced that this is the way we are supposed to clothe ourselves. Natural materials, regionally made, no exploitation, no overconsumption, made by a community. Love it! What an inspiration.
Yeah that feels good, not everyone can live this lavish lifestyle you propose. Most people are poor. Postcards look great, but they are not real life. Don't let influencers trick you into thinking they represent normal people.
@ when tf did I say this was a lifestyle anyone can live? I’m just saying that I think that this is how it’s supposed to be. But I’m sorry, owning about 20 articles of clothing does not scream “lavish” to me.
We need to get back to making everything ourselves instead of having to rely on other countries for things that used to grow abundantly here. You've given all of us some great business ideas. Let's all connect with our farmers and support the things they grow and make, so we do not have to rely on big corporations for everything we need. Thank you!
Ty for doing this podcast. I had breast cancer 2 years ago and found out how toxic clothes can be to wear. Since I have been learning to make my own clothes. I have a long ways to go but now have hand knitted socks and sweaters and a dress I sewed. On my way!
Robin, the lichen you find on dead tree branches dyes wool a lovely mustard yellow. It needs no mordant and doesn't seem to fade as much as turmeric. It leaves a lovely earthy scent too, even after washing. Love the video!
U can live anywhere and only use natural materials as our ancestors did. We have here in northern europe up to -10/-15 degrees in winter and i only use natural materials. I think it is great u share and inspire others. Thanks for that!
How do you keep your feet warm? My shoes are leather but they have rubber soles. I might find it hard with only leather soles in deep snow or wet snow and wet weather in general. Asking as I'm interested. It can get significantly colder here, though, -25/-30 celsius.
This is amazing! I am absolutely inspired. So grateful you're going on this journey. I would highly recommend looking into ancient fiber textiles as well. So many fibers existed that aren't commonly used anymore. Yucca is one local to my area that I've been loving experimenting with
When you make clothes you make them in a moment in time, you make memories well you create them, and they end up full of your choices. It is inevitable that people see that story and acknowledge it, and by acknowledging clothes are people celebrate the care and time that went into them if they know the number of hours or not. Every piece of clothing you own has its own story, not just from the land it came from but from you. People are inevitable part of the ecosystem as well and seeing that reflected in clothes is not a bad thing. I'm working on a grey (undyed, non-super wash) knit sweater and within it I see the farmers market I bought the yarn from, and the warm fall I've made it in, and all the hopes I had for it and for my self during that time. Its full of different patterns and a fun construction both from the inspiration I've based it of but also my want to have fun. To take joy in what you make is such an important part of making, if that is a simple design or a complicated one. It adds joy into the world and gives makers an extra layer of power to say not just I can make clothes at home, but my clothes are more beautiful.
Howdy, Rob! I have two male alpine goats that I rescued from a dairy farm 8 years ago. I was thinking that after their souls return to the ancestors, maybe I could donate their hides and that could be an ethical source of leather for someone...🐐🐐💕
I am so happy for this video and about your goal. Clothing industry has gone too wild, poisoning environments and wasting resources in creating so much poor quality clothes that end up in land fields and in the environment. Clothing definitely is one of the most important changes we need in this world.
Recently i made my own snood from the wool of my own sheep, i made the whole process to transform the wool. I made the snood with my loom which is quite simple to use. It's an incredible feeling ❤ it makes so much sense
Robin, here is a nonprofit idea for you (or anyone reading this), along the lines of supporting small businesses: a nonprofit ecommerce marketplace, where millions of small businesses (and only small businesses) in the US and abroad could easily advertise their products in a common ecommerce platform for free, so it's easy for everyone to find a local, handmade, home-grown, indigenous, etc version of any product. The point would be to give consumers a healthier alternative to Amazon, Walmart, etc.
Love learning about your clothing. I have been a thrifter since before it was cool. I learned about fast fashion in high-school when I bought a pair of jeans and they made my legs turn blue. I was appalled to learn that rivers ran blue in the areas where jeans were being made...so my campaign at that age was to write letters to the corporations. I knew I still contributed to system even if I bought it at the thrift store or my friends gave me their old jeans but that was as far as I could take it. I appreciate you and how you do things in your way and are not preachy about any of it and never have been. You recognize everyone does the best that they can and even small changes make a difference in the long run.❤
Thanks for sharing Robin! I appreciate you sharing what is possible and inspiring radical imagination for all of us that are interested in doing life in a kinder way.
Good to hear other people feel the same. i got my wool from local sheeps i know, i have 2 spinning wheels a big countermache loom. and i knit since 52 years. also i sew my clothes mostly my self. I could felt shoes but haven't done it yet....
Armpit gussets... Also, visible darning with some bigger thread/yarn? Iron mordanting will get you darker colors, but don't wash with other clothes that use other mordants, or no mordants. Iron is good for preserving dye against sun exposure, but it will make colors almost dingier as well as darker, in tone, quite significantly so (may be a plus for you). Onion skins could also be an interesting dye for you, possibly with a copper mordant. Furries (name on etsy) from Okanogan Washington salvages animal corpses. They have leather, antlers, teeth, and fur. Might be able to contact them more directly. A note about patching... You can always do a larger patch. Things tend to rip in places no one wants to bring attention to. Thinking in terms of panels, strips, and designs, instead of patches, can help reuse what is already there, and anchor things better, and more comfortably. With weaker fabric, you might consider going the opposite way, as it were, and sewing/embroidering in full piece reinforcement, more along the lines of sashiko embroidery. Trying to be too simple in design can give you less leeway in modification than most everybody needs if they intend to keep, and get use out of, their clothes. I have been a leggings girl since I was a toddler, and I've been on a green, ethical wardrobe kick, for as long as I've had a choice, and known that wilding crafter impulses could be put to greater use. I know of what I speak. Even if your body doesn't change, your clothes will get thinner, and develop holes. Adding some deliberate visual complexity can actually save your clothes for years to come. I would also seriously consider beefing up your warmth layers for winter, if they are already a bit too thin for your taste. Finally, if you come into the Bay Area (big, huge, if), I recommend A Verb for Keeping Warm. They do natural dying in house, take commissions, and sell yarn. They also have natural dying books, and knowledgeable people you can ask some questions of.
I'm inspired by this path. There is something so yummy about wearing an item I've made myself. One thing I wish more people to become aware of: As a kindness to birds, any thread or yarn scraps should be buried. If a bird takes it for its nest, it can wrap around the feet and harm the bird. Even though it's biodegradable, the structure of yarn/thread is designed to be tough and to last for years. Blessings to you and all beings!
Happy to see you, Robin!Your shawl is reminiscent of the scottish plaid. It functions as a warm blanket, a great warm coat, a backpack, and even protection for the body in the event of a battle.
This was a great, thoughtful video. My main hobby is creating my own clothes, through sewing and knitting. I also spin my own yarn to knit with. I love in Oregon, and we are so lucky to have many local shepherds that I can purchase a whole fleece from and process it all the way through to a sweater. I still have a ways to go, but I have come so far from where I used to be.
I have the same view on cloth. There is also more to - like sewing by hand the energetic way. It transforms even more than just natural fabric. So interresting to look into it. Knowledge comes from Russia and becoming big in Germany, too. Lübow Mylzewa, Lüboslawa.
Your commitnent to your adventures / projects is profound 🥰 I, a couple of years ago went with all Natural - Organic Linen, Hemp, Organic Cotton, Vegan Silk & Wool for their health influencing frequency levels etc. I love that you have taken this concept even deeper & with more connection. Love your journey- thank you for sharing fellow shawl wearer! 🥰 Peace on your path.
@@northbells it is my understanding that the difference in regular silk & vegan, is in the production - vegan waits until the cocoons have hatched & then spins the threads from the vacated cocoons, Whereas regular silk manufacturing boils the cocoons killing the larvae inside. 🤷🏼♀️ It is quite a bit more expensive - I only have 3 pieces. It is also my understanding that the frequency of silk is near zero, so the healing properties are rather null, whereas linen is a positive 5000 frequency & wool is a negative 5000. Search frequency of fabrics for research information & details - it’s a rabbit hole for sure. 😉
Robin, have you ever seen an old British TV series from the 1970s (I think) called "Good Neighbors?" On the show, a couple decide that the husband will quit his job in advertising and they will try to live on their existing home property in a little British town while going back to as natural a lifestyle as possible, growing as much of their own food as possible, etc. It was a one-season series of about 20 episodes, and this video reminds me of it because in one of the episodes, Tom (the husband) is wearing a home-made suit made of wool spun and woven by the couple from local sheep (someone else's sheep), woven into fabric by them, and then his wife sewed the suit, which was dyed (I think) with local moss. Anyway, I think you might get a kick out of that series if you haven't seen it--you might be able to find a streaming source somewhere nowadays. (PBS used to show it, but it has been quite a while since they did.) By the way, I really enjoyed this talk--have been following some of the fibershed accounts on Instagram for a while.
This is one of those videos where I feel and look like a person whose sport team has just won a big game 😂 Robin, thank you for sharing your journey! 💚
If you could find (eg, antique) or build a wooden loom, you could make large pieces of heavy or light natural fabric, without the time commitment of knitting, for things like woollen blankets, sleeping bags (knitting the edges of blankets together around an insulating layer of cotton or the like), cotton bed sheets, etc. Also, you can buy many such handmade natural fabrics from India. Hope this helps.
@TheDepotDame True. I mentioned India because of Robin's affinity for India (Gandhi, etc), and because handmade things are usually expensive in America, due to America's being run by large corporations, being cruel to the poor, etc. I would love for America to be more supportive of small businesses, but it seems to be going in the opposite direction.
I'm a hobbyist in bushcraft and have thought a lot about the clothing issue. For quality clothing you really have to do all the skillful fiber processing and weaving. For a survival situation I wonder about making a grass\leaf cape\skirt combo like the old japanese style in Princess Mononoke. It wouldn''t be too hard to rig up a cattail leaf umbrella, hat, cape, and skirt. That'd go a long way to keeping you warm and dry. I gotta try that out. I gotta learn how to make fiber into yarn and weave fabric, only crotched one hat years ago. I know how to make milkweed string, it's a beautiful white color and smooth when the bark bits are gone. Yeah, that'd be dope, milkweed clothing. It'd take forever but be satisfying and very strong. Made a simple coil cordage basket out of milkweed fiber years ago, super cute. Mmm hmm, urge for crafts growing!
Flax needs a cold winter. It isn't inconceivable that it might be cultivated in North America today, but you've got to understand, the first textile crops grown in the US were hemp, and cotton, and growing a ton of both was a colonial project, already moving away from how people had used, and stewarded the land. Conceivably, the middle of the country could have cultivated linen, but the buffalo were already there, and far more useful. In Europe, Lithuania remains a big producer of linen. I believe Ukraine and Poland had some linen production too (have? had?). Canada might also be about right in some respects? Flax is kind of a cold marshy meadow crop.
you're the only sane person i've ever encountered. most of us beLIEve too much in our delusions. edit: the hug from 2-22-22 still hasn't run out. (i got a hug from Jill Stein, recently, too)
I think you would like watching videos from Sally Pointer :) She managed to try out very basic historical (iron age) methods using sticks, thorn, nettles, etc. to make yarn, fabric and clothes :) I'm Dutch, and you might want to wear extra wooden shoes if you want to walk on rough surfaces :P It doesn't need to be a clog, it can be japanese style, but it will prevent you leather shoes to damage so fast. You can wash with fresh crushed ivy leaves, they have natural saponins. But you might all ready know all these things :P It was an interesting video. Edit: didn't they use urine as a mordant for dyes in the old days? That's natural :P It's harder to calculate with to get the exact ratios though :P
Awesome vid! I’m learning to spin wool and learned last week that the original Irish fisherman’s sweaters and hats were made from spinning raw wool, with the lanolin still in it, which made them waterproof! Might help you in your weatherproofing quest, to look into that!
First of all, thank you for the inspiration... as always. I am vegan and you have reminded me and inspired me to a more close to the earth approach in my clothing. I have a long way to go but I'm committed to not buying anymore new nylon or oil based, human made, plastic clothes. We do disagree on the animal wearing aspect. I would never want harm to come to animal with my clothing choices and I am working towards only wearing plant based, natural clothing. Thank you Robin. Wishing you good happiness and health.✌️😊
I applaude your success. I slowly changed my wardrobe to handmade natural fibers over the past 20 years but still have some old/vintage/2nd hand cloth items I change out when they are worn out and cannot be repaired any longer. I spin, knit, weave and sew by hand, so every cloth item takes a little while longer :) I don't agree with you that it is not accessible for everyone. Maybe not in a year but over the amount of several years, you can change out most of your wardrobe with handmade natural clothes. I was a professional natural dyer for many years, so you should look forward to a wonderful dye journey in your future. Do you know the nettle dress, a film/project by Allan Brown. He began his fiber journey harvesting, processing and spinning, weaving, sewing one dress made completely out of nettles. By now he farms his own flax. And there is Pete Wade in the USA who is farming his own flax.
Everything old is new again. This is exactly how the original settlers obtained their clothing. Every scrap of worn out clothing was then made into quilts and blankets. Then came the industrial revolution...and later, synthetic fibers.
yes! and thinking about every step of the making...ive been making things using second hand material and tools for a few years now,and always have so much more to learn and constantly lessening my impact on this earth😊
Thank you Robin for sharing. Lovely thoughts as usual! ... Just a short note or question for your thoughts please... I've recently heard that wool and linen don't go together, so wear separately. Secondly, I had heard you mention Wi, but Ashland, wow, I had lived there for a long time. It's a beautiful place next to the great lake! In joy.
Hello Dear Friend, I am not concerned with the combination of linen and wool. I am not trying to fully optimize my life and I can tell you I am thriving with wearing both wool and linen together. Yes to Lake Superior! Love, Robin
Would you think about doing a video showing how most people could manage securing all natural clothing? If by shopping at Thrift type store or ideas on something that could be accomplished on a budget affordable by most. Something that could be done on a regular basis- that is environmentally conscious but also affordable? Not everyone can do what you have but wish to do Something-small steps are better than no steps
Hello Dear Friend, I certainly would love to make that video, but alas I am sure I won't get to it. However, this video ends with sharing tips for what you can do, and the accompanying article shares resources that would be helpful in this. Put simply though, one could just go to thrift stores and seek out the natural fibers. There's a lot at many secondhand shops at very reasonable prices. Love, Robin
Hi Rob, I am also on my journey to handmade natural fiber clothing. I have sewed a pair of leggings from organic cotton. They are not of professional quality but I love wearing it. I think the natural fiber clothing brings your charm even more out, so it’s not possible to blend in. I had to chuckle 🤭
You appear very authentic and centered right now. Is it just the clothes?! Hope all is well and happy to continue to follow your journey and be reminded of what I hold dear too.
Hello Dear Friend, Of course it's not just the clothes, it is my entire approach to life! But I certainly love being in clothes that I feel a more harmonious connection with! Love, Robin
You are living my dream. Thank you for the inspiration. I was on my way to buy a new winter jacket with great inner resistance, and then your video showed up. And I went home. Though I must say, even though I want everything to be natural, this to me does not mean to exclude beauty, individuality, fashion art and - most importantly for me - pockets :D.
Wow, great video and tremendous work. Inspiring. One culture you may like is of the indigenous people of northern Colombia in the Sierra Nevada mountain region. They practice sustainable agriculture and weave cotton by hand for their clothes, make bags out of wool, cotton and plant fibres. If you go to the north you are able to buy their bags/ mochillas in the artisan shops. I would also recommend a town called Villa de Leyva in boyaca region, Colombia. And rakira. The tradition of hand weaving and knitting wool is still very rooted in the culture, you are able to find hand woven/knitted ruanas, blankets, sweaters, hats etc. Me and my partner have spent the last few months travelling around and learning about these processes and subsequently creating a minimalist natural wardrobe. I plan on buying some land here to raise sheep, cattle and goats so that we can produce these natural fibres and materials It is an amazing practice that breaks down barriers between cultures and allows our inner creativity and humanity to flow. The only thing I’ve found hard to find in Colombia is bark tanned leather, all is industrial unfortunately using chromium dyes! So shoes and leather side bags are the next step..! Also for dying clothes I am yet to do it but there exists techniques such as mud dying which is so simple. I plan on using tree bark to dye as that is very high in tannic acid so I will not have to use a mordant to help the colour stick. I get colour inspiration from dogs mainly, so my under layers are lighter coloured and warmer layers are darker. Great to see other people are working towards this. I get funny looks in public and asked about my religious beliefs frequently so you are not the only one 😂 embrace the beard though brother, it will only increase the attention and seeing your different colours flourish is a truly magical thing! ❤️ All the very best, Sam.
Suggestions: Felted Wool/pre shrunk yard for sewing. Dyeing fabric is exhaustive/damaging function globally and maybe the part of what your efforts are trying to move away from.Thoughts: Birds/others use found fibres/materials for nesting/warmth/weaving. Your hair maybe part of a forest nest. Trees absorb/share what is needed. A Shawl is a multipurpose clothing/carrier/shade/warmth with a long global human history-much more than a just a cape for super heroes;o)
Hello Dear Judi! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Dying with natural fibers in not inherently damaging. Harvesting black walnuts from a tree, using water from the river and dumping the water into the forest, does no damage at all. The material is returned exactly where it would have fallen and the water was not extracted. Love, Robin
It’s a great ideal to have a natural wardrobe, much healthier and lovely looking when new, but soon it becomes very challenging…. the level of mending and repair of natural clothing is such a big job, with holes and patches an ongoing look that most ppl don’t want! Merino wool gets holes so quickly but I see hope in newer types of wool socks and organic cotton/alpaca blends and hemp fabric that are much more sturdy, longer-lasting materials. I think supporting technology developments in natural clothing is best option.
I never realized how hard it was to find natural linnen cloth until I started looking. I want to make period-accurate 13th century British clothing, and it's so hard to find a seller of the fabric.
I love your entire wardrobe. I hope to duplicate it for my own sustainable wardrobe. Can you share the links to purchase all the goods needed? How wonderful you are from Ashland!! I spent much time up in that area as well as Hayward & Cable in my younger years…such beautiful country!! Thank you for all you do! I am following your walking journey on UA-cam and reading your book! Stay safe out there!! Love from Georgia!! 🙋🏼♀️🩷🌳🌱🪻🌻
I have heard of people using kombucha scoby (the thick rubbery colony of organisms used to ferment kombucha) for shoe soles. I have no idea how well they hold up or what the process looks like.
I would love to make soles from a SCOBY! However I don't think that would last very long on the road and it seems to me that if they got wet, that would be am issue. But I love it! Love, Robin
Super cool journey, thank you for sharing! Just curious, what are your thoughts on alpaca? Alpacas are much more gentle on the environment than sheep, they're native to the Americas, and their fiber is warmer than wool.
@@Robin.Greenfield Oop, sorry, must have missed when you were describing the hat. Thanks again for your story telling and sharing your values with us! It is a wonderful journey you are on. I look forward to seeing you maybe working with a drop spindle while you talk in an upcoming video.
It just occurred to me who you remind me of. Robin is the early 21st century version of Euell Gibbons, "Did you ever eat a pine nut? Many parts are edible." Am I far off or amirite?
Hi rob, I'm from the Santa Cruz mountains redwood trees coastal Central California. I see you just posted this video I was watching a bunch of your videos today incidentally and voila you posted this new one. Where are you now, how far have you actually gone on your journey to date?
Hello Dear Friend! You can learn about the walk here: robingreenfield.org/walk I'll be in Santa Cruz in early December an am hosting an event that you are invited to! Love, Robin
@Robin.Greenfield that's awesome unfortunately I will be in south Brazil on an island called Florianopolis and won't be returning until sometime January or February.. prep sometime in the not too distant future beyond that time frame , it would be wonderful to meet up and share. ~Chris _ EcoLogicProject
I, too. emulated Ghandi for several decades. Then, a few years ago, I learned that he was VERY racist against black people of African descent! It shocked and saddened me.
All our heroes have faults and failures. It doesn't make the lesson of localism any less valid and we can also denounce his racism. -love your black global neighbor
Want to go deeper?
Read the article on my journey, which shares education on the industrial clothing system, a more in depth sharing of my story, details on the fabric and sources to purchase from, answers to frequently asked questions, a deep dive on my philosophy, simple steps you can take on your own journey and more.
www.robingreenfield.org/clothes/
You are such an inspiration! Love your channel!❤
I REALLY HOPE that you come with your own line! I’d surely buy. Your way of clothing is thousand’s of year’s old and BIBLICAL-and scientifically PROVEN NOW (look into frequency). So YAH TOLD US and RECENTLY Gandhi.
Ok, will do that after the video. Thanks :)
Hey Rob. The reason linen is not readily grown in the US is because after WWII the government removed subsidies for the linen farmers and the cost of labor to produce it was far more than what other countries paid their workers. It is very labor intensive but every part of the flax plant can be used resulting in zero waste. Thank you for discussing plastic free clothing. The fashion industry boasts that their making more recycled plastic into clothing but people are missing the point. We shouldn’t be putting plastic on our skin regardless if recycled or not. Thank you for all the awareness to food, clothing, indigenous cultures, and communities of people throughout turtle island.
Aker Fiber Farm, LLC in Enfield, NH grows flax and has linen. Not sure if she has cloth available, most is geared toward spinning, but she has some already spun and you could weave it or hire a weaver.
Watching this while knitting an undyed wool sweater. I always struggled with choosing yarn colors until I realized that the natural wool colors are universally flattering and go with everything.
RIGHT! You've just passed that realisation on! Thanks
Hey there. I'm pedro and I'm a Guatemala Maya weaver. I was born and raised in South Florida. But now I live in alabama. It will be awsome to teach you the art of weaving on a backstrap weaving loom. One of the old way of weaving. The loom is more mobile on the go, and lightweight. My people carry their loom like a backpack when traveling. The also carry it when they crossed over here to the USA, back in the early 80's. Soo, it will be awesome to teach you .
Do you sell anything online ???
Hello Dear Pedro,
It would been so much to me to learn weaving from you. Perhaps one day I will travel to your land and we can enjoy this together. Thank you so much for this offer. You have touched my heart!
Love,
Robin
@@Robin.Greenfield Anytime my friend! If you ever pass by alabama I'll be here. 👋
Hola Pedro! I hope you and your loved ones will be safe in light of recent political developments. I would love to learn your way of weaving. I now live on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Have you thought of making videos and posting on line? I think many people would be interested.
Cuidaté Hijo del Maize 🌽
@@katellayes I'm working on it. Try to find what way to do it. So I'm writing down a drift to guide me. And watch tutorials on how to do step step tutorials video 🤣
I am 100% convinced that this is the way we are supposed to clothe ourselves. Natural materials, regionally made, no exploitation, no overconsumption, made by a community. Love it! What an inspiration.
Yeah that feels good, not everyone can live this lavish lifestyle you propose. Most people are poor. Postcards look great, but they are not real life. Don't let influencers trick you into thinking they represent normal people.
@ when tf did I say this was a lifestyle anyone can live? I’m just saying that I think that this is how it’s supposed to be. But I’m sorry, owning about 20 articles of clothing does not scream “lavish” to me.
I am so far away from where you are but I try to make little changes every day. You are an inspiration and I thank you for that.
We need to get back to making everything ourselves instead of having to rely on other countries for things that used to grow abundantly here. You've given all of us some great business ideas. Let's all connect with our farmers and support the things they grow and make, so we do not have to rely on big corporations for everything we need. Thank you!
The fast fashion industry is so devastating to the planet. Glad you are committed to wearing natural fabrics and dyes.
Ty for doing this podcast. I had breast cancer 2 years ago and found out how toxic clothes can be to wear. Since I have been learning to make my own clothes. I have a long ways to go but now have hand knitted socks and sweaters and a dress I sewed. On my way!
That’s amazing. Good for you. I just learned how to sew on a button. I have a ways to go as well. Lol
Robin, the lichen you find on dead tree branches dyes wool a lovely mustard yellow. It needs no mordant and doesn't seem to fade as much as turmeric. It leaves a lovely earthy scent too, even after washing. Love the video!
U can live anywhere and only use natural materials as our ancestors did. We have here in northern europe up to -10/-15 degrees in winter and i only use natural materials.
I think it is great u share and inspire others. Thanks for that!
How do you keep your feet warm? My shoes are leather but they have rubber soles. I might find it hard with only leather soles in deep snow or wet snow and wet weather in general. Asking as I'm interested. It can get significantly colder here, though, -25/-30 celsius.
This is amazing! I am absolutely inspired. So grateful you're going on this journey. I would highly recommend looking into ancient fiber textiles as well. So many fibers existed that aren't commonly used anymore. Yucca is one local to my area that I've been loving experimenting with
When you make clothes you make them in a moment in time, you make memories well you create them, and they end up full of your choices. It is inevitable that people see that story and acknowledge it, and by acknowledging clothes are people celebrate the care and time that went into them if they know the number of hours or not. Every piece of clothing you own has its own story, not just from the land it came from but from you. People are inevitable part of the ecosystem as well and seeing that reflected in clothes is not a bad thing.
I'm working on a grey (undyed, non-super wash) knit sweater and within it I see the farmers market I bought the yarn from, and the warm fall I've made it in, and all the hopes I had for it and for my self during that time. Its full of different patterns and a fun construction both from the inspiration I've based it of but also my want to have fun. To take joy in what you make is such an important part of making, if that is a simple design or a complicated one. It adds joy into the world and gives makers an extra layer of power to say not just I can make clothes at home, but my clothes are more beautiful.
Your love for Mother Earth shines through you.
Howdy, Rob! I have two male alpine goats that I rescued from a dairy farm 8 years ago. I was thinking that after their souls return to the ancestors, maybe I could donate their hides and that could be an ethical source of leather for someone...🐐🐐💕
I am so happy for this video and about your goal. Clothing industry has gone too wild, poisoning environments and wasting resources in creating so much poor quality clothes that end up in land fields and in the environment. Clothing definitely is one of the most important changes we need in this world.
You are a teacher, and you are spiritual. Your spirit is in nature.
Recently i made my own snood from the wool of my own sheep, i made the whole process to transform the wool. I made the snood with my loom which is quite simple to use. It's an incredible feeling ❤ it makes so much sense
Way to go Dear Friend!
Love,
Robin
Robin, here is a nonprofit idea for you (or anyone reading this), along the lines of supporting small businesses: a nonprofit ecommerce marketplace, where millions of small businesses (and only small businesses) in the US and abroad could easily advertise their products in a common ecommerce platform for free, so it's easy for everyone to find a local, handmade, home-grown, indigenous, etc version of any product. The point would be to give consumers a healthier alternative to Amazon, Walmart, etc.
I love that you blend in with the background ❤ so beautiful
I was thinking about you and wondering how you did in this wild weather! Glad to see you're not skipping a beat.
Love learning about your clothing. I have been a thrifter since before it was cool. I learned about fast fashion in high-school when I bought a pair of jeans and they made my legs turn blue. I was appalled to learn that rivers ran blue in the areas where jeans were being made...so my campaign at that age was to write letters to the corporations. I knew I still contributed to system even if I bought it at the thrift store or my friends gave me their old jeans but that was as far as I could take it. I appreciate you and how you do things in your way and are not preachy about any of it and never have been. You recognize everyone does the best that they can and even small changes make a difference in the long run.❤
Thanks for sharing Robin! I appreciate you sharing what is possible and inspiring radical imagination for all of us that are interested in doing life in a kinder way.
Conscious living maxxing.
😅✨
Good to hear other people feel the same. i got my wool from local sheeps i know, i have 2 spinning wheels a big countermache loom. and i knit since 52 years. also i sew my clothes mostly my self. I could felt shoes but haven't done it yet....
I'm happy to be on this journey with you Dear Heike!
Love,
Robin
Armpit gussets... Also, visible darning with some bigger thread/yarn? Iron mordanting will get you darker colors, but don't wash with other clothes that use other mordants, or no mordants. Iron is good for preserving dye against sun exposure, but it will make colors almost dingier as well as darker, in tone, quite significantly so (may be a plus for you). Onion skins could also be an interesting dye for you, possibly with a copper mordant. Furries (name on etsy) from Okanogan Washington salvages animal corpses. They have leather, antlers, teeth, and fur. Might be able to contact them more directly.
A note about patching... You can always do a larger patch. Things tend to rip in places no one wants to bring attention to. Thinking in terms of panels, strips, and designs, instead of patches, can help reuse what is already there, and anchor things better, and more comfortably. With weaker fabric, you might consider going the opposite way, as it were, and sewing/embroidering in full piece reinforcement, more along the lines of sashiko embroidery.
Trying to be too simple in design can give you less leeway in modification than most everybody needs if they intend to keep, and get use out of, their clothes. I have been a leggings girl since I was a toddler, and I've been on a green, ethical wardrobe kick, for as long as I've had a choice, and known that wilding crafter impulses could be put to greater use. I know of what I speak. Even if your body doesn't change, your clothes will get thinner, and develop holes. Adding some deliberate visual complexity can actually save your clothes for years to come. I would also seriously consider beefing up your warmth layers for winter, if they are already a bit too thin for your taste.
Finally, if you come into the Bay Area (big, huge, if), I recommend A Verb for Keeping Warm. They do natural dying in house, take commissions, and sell yarn. They also have natural dying books, and knowledgeable people you can ask some questions of.
I'm inspired by this path. There is something so yummy about wearing an item I've made myself. One thing I wish more people to become aware of: As a kindness to birds, any thread or yarn scraps should be buried. If a bird takes it for its nest, it can wrap around the feet and harm the bird. Even though it's biodegradable, the structure of yarn/thread is designed to be tough and to last for years. Blessings to you and all beings!
I just start learning about polyester and how bad it is, I didn't know it was made out of plastic, very important aspect.
Happy to see you, Robin!Your shawl is reminiscent of the scottish plaid. It functions as a warm blanket, a great warm coat, a backpack, and even protection for the body in the event of a battle.
This was a great, thoughtful video. My main hobby is creating my own clothes, through sewing and knitting. I also spin my own yarn to knit with. I love in Oregon, and we are so lucky to have many local shepherds that I can purchase a whole fleece from and process it all the way through to a sweater. I still have a ways to go, but I have come so far from where I used to be.
I am with you Dear Brittany!
Thank you for applying your passion to life in this connected way to Earth and our animal relatives.
Love,
Robin
Yeah. i was looking where I could order organic clothes like yours. Have never thought of making my own clothing.
The cold weather comment made me chuckle. I live in the Northern Midwest, and a lot of folks wear T-shirts all winter. 🤷🏽♀️
Robin (maybe think about) alpaca fibre it doesn't need dye. The yarn takes less processing and as good as wool.
Hello Dear Friend!
The hat is alpaca wool and I love it.
Love,
Robin
I have the same view on cloth. There is also more to - like sewing by hand the energetic way. It transforms even more than just natural fabric. So interresting to look into it. Knowledge comes from Russia and becoming big in Germany, too. Lübow Mylzewa, Lüboslawa.
Your commitnent to your adventures / projects is profound 🥰 I, a couple of years ago went with all Natural - Organic Linen, Hemp, Organic Cotton, Vegan Silk & Wool for their health influencing frequency levels etc. I love that you have taken this concept even deeper & with more connection. Love your journey- thank you for sharing fellow shawl wearer! 🥰 Peace on your path.
Can you explain what vegan silk is? I thought it was just satin/poly?
@@northbells it is my understanding that the difference in regular silk & vegan, is in the production - vegan waits until the cocoons have hatched & then spins the threads from the vacated cocoons, Whereas regular silk manufacturing boils the cocoons killing the larvae inside. 🤷🏼♀️ It is quite a bit more expensive - I only have 3 pieces. It is also my understanding that the frequency of silk is near zero, so the healing properties are rather null, whereas linen is a positive 5000 frequency & wool is a negative 5000. Search frequency of fabrics for research information & details - it’s a rabbit hole for sure. 😉
Kool stuff i am in mostly natural fabric most of the time, I'm in a wool base layer And wool great kilt
Love this video on SUPPORTING LOCAL, CIRCULAR ECONOMY! Thank you.
I really think Robin is GREAT! ❤❤❤❤❤
Robin, have you ever seen an old British TV series from the 1970s (I think) called "Good Neighbors?" On the show, a couple decide that the husband will quit his job in advertising and they will try to live on their existing home property in a little British town while going back to as natural a lifestyle as possible, growing as much of their own food as possible, etc. It was a one-season series of about 20 episodes, and this video reminds me of it because in one of the episodes, Tom (the husband) is wearing a home-made suit made of wool spun and woven by the couple from local sheep (someone else's sheep), woven into fabric by them, and then his wife sewed the suit, which was dyed (I think) with local moss. Anyway, I think you might get a kick out of that series if you haven't seen it--you might be able to find a streaming source somewhere nowadays. (PBS used to show it, but it has been quite a while since they did.) By the way, I really enjoyed this talk--have been following some of the fibershed accounts on Instagram for a while.
The Good Life ❤
I personally would be interested to watch. Thank You for recommendation. I am in Estonia.
Amazing!!!! I truly appreciate you Mr. Robin Greenfield😊
Watched it while sewing my skirt. I love this beyond my understanding ❤
This is one of those videos where I feel and look like a person whose sport team has just won a big game 😂 Robin, thank you for sharing your journey! 💚
Awww, thanks for sharing sweet Ann!
Love,
Robin
If you could find (eg, antique) or build a wooden loom, you could make large pieces of heavy or light natural fabric, without the time commitment of knitting, for things like woollen blankets, sleeping bags (knitting the edges of blankets together around an insulating layer of cotton or the like), cotton bed sheets, etc. Also, you can buy many such handmade natural fabrics from India. Hope this helps.
I’m sure you could find local spinners and weavers to supply you with local fabric and thread.
@TheDepotDame True. I mentioned India because of Robin's affinity for India (Gandhi, etc), and because handmade things are usually expensive in America, due to America's being run by large corporations, being cruel to the poor, etc. I would love for America to be more supportive of small businesses, but it seems to be going in the opposite direction.
This is incredible and soooo inspirational! I long for getting closer and closer to living this way❤
I'm a hobbyist in bushcraft and have thought a lot about the clothing issue. For quality clothing you really have to do all the skillful fiber processing and weaving. For a survival situation I wonder about making a grass\leaf cape\skirt combo like the old japanese style in Princess Mononoke. It wouldn''t be too hard to rig up a cattail leaf umbrella, hat, cape, and skirt. That'd go a long way to keeping you warm and dry. I gotta try that out. I gotta learn how to make fiber into yarn and weave fabric, only crotched one hat years ago. I know how to make milkweed string, it's a beautiful white color and smooth when the bark bits are gone. Yeah, that'd be dope, milkweed clothing. It'd take forever but be satisfying and very strong. Made a simple coil cordage basket out of milkweed fiber years ago, super cute. Mmm hmm, urge for crafts growing!
Flax needs a cold winter. It isn't inconceivable that it might be cultivated in North America today, but you've got to understand, the first textile crops grown in the US were hemp, and cotton, and growing a ton of both was a colonial project, already moving away from how people had used, and stewarded the land. Conceivably, the middle of the country could have cultivated linen, but the buffalo were already there, and far more useful. In Europe, Lithuania remains a big producer of linen. I believe Ukraine and Poland had some linen production too (have? had?). Canada might also be about right in some respects? Flax is kind of a cold marshy meadow crop.
you're the only sane person i've ever encountered.
most of us beLIEve too much in our delusions.
edit: the hug from 2-22-22 still hasn't run out.
(i got a hug from Jill Stein, recently, too)
Swag! The jumper is beautiful! I heard rhubarb leaves are a great natural mordant, I’ve not tried it though. You’re a huge inspiration Robin
I think you would like watching videos from Sally Pointer :) She managed to try out very basic historical (iron age) methods using sticks, thorn, nettles, etc. to make yarn, fabric and clothes :) I'm Dutch, and you might want to wear extra wooden shoes if you want to walk on rough surfaces :P It doesn't need to be a clog, it can be japanese style, but it will prevent you leather shoes to damage so fast. You can wash with fresh crushed ivy leaves, they have natural saponins. But you might all ready know all these things :P It was an interesting video.
Edit: didn't they use urine as a mordant for dyes in the old days? That's natural :P It's harder to calculate with to get the exact ratios though :P
Awesome vid! I’m learning to spin wool and learned last week that the original Irish fisherman’s sweaters and hats were made from spinning raw wool, with the lanolin still in it, which made them waterproof! Might help you in your weatherproofing quest, to look into that!
As a person I cannot wear wool I break out in a rash. But love your sustainable ideals in various options.
Try alpaca clothing ,it is great. I don't think you will get a rash from it.
I have extra sensitive skin too, Merino wool is the only one I can wear right next to my skin. It is an awesome all season fabric.
Try wool blends maybe
Coolest video you have ever made. This is incredible. Super interesting and refreshing. Love the honesty and thoughtfulness.
We all get Conformed to Society’s and the world’s standards. It’s breaking away from that Conformity so as to get your freedom back.
First of all, thank you for the inspiration... as always. I am vegan and you have reminded me and inspired me to a more close to the earth approach in my clothing. I have a long way to go but I'm committed to not buying anymore new nylon or oil based, human made, plastic clothes.
We do disagree on the animal wearing aspect. I would never want harm to come to animal with my clothing choices and I am working towards only wearing plant based, natural clothing.
Thank you Robin. Wishing you good happiness and health.✌️😊
This is so cool, congrats on your wardrobe.
I applaude your success. I slowly changed my wardrobe to handmade natural fibers over the past 20 years but still have some old/vintage/2nd hand cloth items I change out when they are worn out and cannot be repaired any longer. I spin, knit, weave and sew by hand, so every cloth item takes a little while longer :)
I don't agree with you that it is not accessible for everyone. Maybe not in a year but over the amount of several years, you can change out most of your wardrobe with handmade natural clothes.
I was a professional natural dyer for many years, so you should look forward to a wonderful dye journey in your future.
Do you know the nettle dress, a film/project by Allan Brown. He began his fiber journey harvesting, processing and spinning, weaving, sewing one dress made completely out of nettles. By now he farms his own flax. And there is Pete Wade in the USA who is farming his own flax.
Everything old is new again. This is exactly how the original settlers obtained their clothing. Every scrap of worn out clothing was then made into quilts and blankets. Then came the industrial revolution...and later, synthetic fibers.
Ive been making my own deer buckskin. Made some small stuff. But I need to make some practice garments before I get carried away
Great vid 👍very inspirational, just done some natural dying 👍i like what you said 👍👍👍🏴
There is a community in Texas where they make almost all the things they need you should see if they can help you make cotton fabric
This is so badass!!! Ok, back to the video, just starting, I just love this so much :)
How I adore you and your message ❤
yes! and thinking about every step of the making...ive been making things using second hand material and tools for a few years now,and always have so much more to learn and constantly lessening my impact on this earth😊
Thank you Robin for sharing. Lovely thoughts as usual! ... Just a short note or question for your thoughts please... I've recently heard that wool and linen don't go together, so wear separately. Secondly, I had heard you mention Wi, but Ashland, wow, I had lived there for a long time. It's a beautiful place next to the great lake! In joy.
Hello Dear Friend,
I am not concerned with the combination of linen and wool.
I am not trying to fully optimize my life and I can tell you I am thriving with wearing both wool and linen together.
Yes to Lake Superior!
Love,
Robin
Would you think about doing a video showing how most people could manage securing all natural clothing? If by shopping at Thrift type store or ideas on something that could be accomplished on a budget affordable by most. Something that could be done on a regular basis- that is environmentally conscious but also affordable? Not everyone can do what you have but wish to do Something-small steps are better than no steps
Hello Dear Friend,
I certainly would love to make that video, but alas I am sure I won't get to it.
However, this video ends with sharing tips for what you can do, and the accompanying article shares resources that would be helpful in this.
Put simply though, one could just go to thrift stores and seek out the natural fibers. There's a lot at many secondhand shops at very reasonable prices.
Love,
Robin
Hi Rob,
I am also on my journey to handmade natural fiber clothing.
I have sewed a pair of leggings from organic cotton. They are not of professional quality but I love wearing it.
I think the natural fiber clothing brings your charm even more out, so it’s not possible to blend in. I had to chuckle 🤭
You appear very authentic and centered right now. Is it just the clothes?! Hope all is well and happy to continue to follow your journey and be reminded of what I hold dear too.
Hello Dear Friend,
Of course it's not just the clothes, it is my entire approach to life!
But I certainly love being in clothes that I feel a more harmonious connection with!
Love,
Robin
Mabuhay! From the Philippine Islands. Excellent content!
Part sheep ❤love it x
You are living my dream. Thank you for the inspiration. I was on my way to buy a new winter jacket with great inner resistance, and then your video showed up. And I went home. Though I must say, even though I want everything to be natural, this to me does not mean to exclude beauty, individuality, fashion art and - most importantly for me - pockets :D.
Wow, great video and tremendous work. Inspiring.
One culture you may like is of the indigenous people of northern Colombia in the Sierra Nevada mountain region. They practice sustainable agriculture and weave cotton by hand for their clothes, make bags out of wool, cotton and plant fibres. If you go to the north you are able to buy their bags/ mochillas in the artisan shops.
I would also recommend a town called Villa de Leyva in boyaca region, Colombia. And rakira. The tradition of hand weaving and knitting wool is still very rooted in the culture, you are able to find hand woven/knitted ruanas, blankets, sweaters, hats etc.
Me and my partner have spent the last few months travelling around and learning about these processes and subsequently creating a minimalist natural wardrobe. I plan on buying some land here to raise sheep, cattle and goats so that we can produce these natural fibres and materials It is an amazing practice that breaks down barriers between cultures and allows our inner creativity and humanity to flow.
The only thing I’ve found hard to find in Colombia is bark tanned leather, all is industrial unfortunately using chromium dyes! So shoes and leather side bags are the next step..!
Also for dying clothes I am yet to do it but there exists techniques such as mud dying which is so simple. I plan on using tree bark to dye as that is very high in tannic acid so I will not have to use a mordant to help the colour stick. I get colour inspiration from dogs mainly, so my under layers are lighter coloured and warmer layers are darker.
Great to see other people are working towards this. I get funny looks in public and asked about my religious beliefs frequently so you are not the only one 😂 embrace the beard though brother, it will only increase the attention and seeing your different colours flourish is a truly magical thing! ❤️
All the very best,
Sam.
Whoo hoo! Youre amazing and so is your message! Thank you for making my day. I love it!! (From a fellow Wisconsinite!)
Clothes are so instant and abundant that nobody thinks much of them nor the whole process of where they come from.
Suggestions: Felted Wool/pre shrunk yard for sewing. Dyeing fabric is exhaustive/damaging function globally and maybe the part of what your efforts are trying to move away from.Thoughts: Birds/others use found fibres/materials for nesting/warmth/weaving. Your hair maybe part of a forest nest. Trees absorb/share what is needed. A Shawl is a multipurpose clothing/carrier/shade/warmth with a long global human history-much more than a just a cape for super heroes;o)
I have long hair. When I clean out my brush, I always put the hair outside in hopes a bird can use it for its nest 💕
Hello Dear Judi!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Dying with natural fibers in not inherently damaging.
Harvesting black walnuts from a tree, using water from the river and dumping the water into the forest, does no damage at all. The material is returned exactly where it would have fallen and the water was not extracted.
Love,
Robin
It’s a great ideal to have a natural wardrobe, much healthier and lovely looking when new, but soon it becomes very challenging…. the level of mending and repair of natural clothing is such a big job, with holes and patches an ongoing look that most ppl don’t want! Merino wool gets holes so quickly but I see hope in newer types of wool socks and organic cotton/alpaca blends and hemp fabric that are much more sturdy, longer-lasting materials. I think supporting technology developments in natural clothing is best option.
Thank you Robin so much for your work.
You are inspiring me thank you !
Ooh I love this! I use chlorophyll for the green in my own things.
I never realized how hard it was to find natural linnen cloth until I started looking. I want to make period-accurate 13th century British clothing, and it's so hard to find a seller of the fabric.
This is awesome!
Very inspiring! Thank you very much!
You are stylish man, I love your style 😘
if you travel to europe you should go see Will Lord of The Stone Age and make some more provisions!
Yes!
Love you man!
I love your entire wardrobe. I hope to duplicate it for my own sustainable wardrobe. Can you share the links to purchase all the goods needed? How wonderful you are from Ashland!! I spent much time up in that area as well as Hayward & Cable in my younger years…such beautiful country!! Thank you for all you do! I am following your walking journey on UA-cam and reading your book! Stay safe out there!! Love from Georgia!! 🙋🏼♀️🩷🌳🌱🪻🌻
Now long hair is the only missing link to nature perfection.
I have heard of people using kombucha scoby (the thick rubbery colony of organisms used to ferment kombucha) for shoe soles. I have no idea how well they hold up or what the process looks like.
I would love to make soles from a SCOBY! However I don't think that would last very long on the road and it seems to me that if they got wet, that would be am issue. But I love it!
Love,
Robin
Super cool journey, thank you for sharing! Just curious, what are your thoughts on alpaca? Alpacas are much more gentle on the environment than sheep, they're native to the Americas, and their fiber is warmer than wool.
I love alpaca of course Sear Friend!
The hat is alpaca.
Love,
Robin
I am also hooked on alpaca clothes and would love to raise alpacas !
@@Robin.Greenfield Oop, sorry, must have missed when you were describing the hat. Thanks again for your story telling and sharing your values with us! It is a wonderful journey you are on. I look forward to seeing you maybe working with a drop spindle while you talk in an upcoming video.
@@dejaydavisson9938 Same! That is a dream of mine.
@@saragreenfield1648 Besides being easy on the environment and luxurious clothing , alpacas are pretty cool looking , in fact cute !
✊🇵🇱🍀 fantastic and inspirujące...🌞
Onion peels make a great natural dye as well
I love your handknit stuff! Hmu if I can help by knitting you something. Knitting by hand is a lot of time, and a labor of love.
Am i the only one that gets elf christmas movie vibes from this guy.😂 not a bad thing at all
You are not the only one who has said that to me. :)
Love,
Robin
Awesome. I defintly see it lol@@Robin.Greenfield
I dehydrated prickly pear fruit to hopefully give someone the gift of magenta color.
Maybe if you're not already familiar, you can research and incorporate pineapple fiber and textile.
It just occurred to me who you remind me of. Robin is the early 21st century version of Euell Gibbons, "Did you ever eat a pine nut? Many parts are edible." Am I far off or amirite?
Felting is another option to make wool fabric.
Hi rob, I'm from the Santa Cruz mountains redwood trees coastal Central California. I see you just posted this video I was watching a bunch of your videos today incidentally and voila you posted this new one. Where are you now, how far have you actually gone on your journey to date?
Hello Dear Friend!
You can learn about the walk here:
robingreenfield.org/walk
I'll be in Santa Cruz in early December an am hosting an event that you are invited to!
Love,
Robin
@Robin.Greenfield that's awesome unfortunately I will be in south Brazil on an island called Florianopolis and won't be returning until sometime January or February.. prep sometime in the not too distant future beyond that time frame , it would be wonderful to meet up and share. ~Chris _ EcoLogicProject
I, too. emulated Ghandi for several decades. Then, a few years ago, I learned that he was VERY racist against black people of African descent! It shocked and saddened me.
All our heroes have faults and failures. It doesn't make the lesson of localism any less valid and we can also denounce his racism.
-love your black global neighbor
I wish men and women all wore beige tunics still haha
Have you considered flax as a linen alternative?