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We have had two ideas...One: To ethically source beautiful handmade scarves from India, ensuring each customer know exactly where their scarf has come from. Two: To create beautiful handmade scarves here in London. This is our journey

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Monday inspiration #natgeo

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Having a clear workspace has never really been my strong point... #desk #art #hoarder #timetodraw

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#colourpalette Wednesdays.... #screenprint #colour #inspiration

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Whilst visiting the Textile Forum we were introduced to a fantastic charity the Fashion & Textile Children's Trust  who's aim is to support the education of the children of people in the UK fashion and textile industry. They have been doing great work since 1853!

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Getting inspired and chatting business at Portobello Market #portobelloroad #london #market #inspiration #jaya

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Reunited

So after 3 months apart, with Jenny in India and me back in the UK, we have finally reunited in very rainy London!

The first meet up was full of swapping stories and findings from the last few months, with occasional tangents to discuss a little friendly gossip.

It's exciting times ahead and the plan now is to get everything into action - it is going to take a few months to get things sorted but our progress will be documented on here (as well as all other forms of social media!)

Any question, queries or just for general chat please do just email us!

Alice (& Jenny)

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Absolutely love the #handpainted crockery at #goodearth #india great colour inspiration!

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And my own work begins..painting onto acetate for screen prints #screenprint #handmade #painting #acetate #alotofwork #workinprogress #sampling @jennifergreengrass

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One of the rinsing processes..by foot : ) #blockprint #bagru #textiles #beautiful #tradition #print #inspiration #india

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The quickest way to dry fabric in the desert... #bagru #india #blockprint #jaya #textiles #rajasthan #desert

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Back to basics.. Using a resist paste made from all natural ingredients to both block and screen print on to fabric before dying #dhabu #blockprint #screenprint #handmade #natural #workinprogress #colourinspiration #jaya #jayascarves

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"Know your source"

Something both Alice and I feel strongly about is that each product made either by us or for us is ethically sourced and that each artisan involved in the process is acknowledged.  We want to show you from start to finish the incredible amount of time and effort put into each piece, and the number of people involved in the process!  Once we have our website up and running, you will be able to find out exactly who made what piece, and how...more to come soon.

Jen x

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Not sure if I will ever tire of the beauty of an indigo pit!! #naturaldye #indigo #textiles #colourinspiration #jaya

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Making me some pomegranate dye... #naturaldye #dye #pomegranate #workinprogress

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Different shades achievable using natural dyes! #naturaldye #jaya #jayascarves #indigo #kashish #screenprinted #textiles #workinprogress

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After an incredible christmas and wonderful new year, it's time to get back to work!! @jennifergreengrass #jayascarves #workinprogress #design #drawing #art #creativeday

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Sampling with natural dyes #naturaldye #handmade #blockprint #textiles #scarves #design #jaya #jayascarves #jaipur