Eco-Friendly Foam Cubes – Perfect for Baby's First Toy Cube and More!
Material: Eco-Friendly Foam | Produced with a Vacuum Technique

Innovative & Eco-Friendly Foam

Discover our innovative, eco-friendly foam cubes designed with safety and sustainability in mind. Traditionally, foam cubes were produced from polyurethane using chemical processes. Our producer has reimagined this by using a cutting-edge vacuum technique— eliminating harmful chemicals and utilizing raw materials with partly biological origins. The resulting foam features a slightly coarser cell structure that has been rigorously tested and approved for safe use.  

Premium Quality & Sustainable Choice

This listing is for our eco-friendly foam cubes, crafted to provide a healthier play environment for your little ones while supporting sustainable practices. Each cube is produced without harmful chemicals, making them a safe, eco-conscious option for creative play.

Why Choose Our Eco-Friendly Foam Cubes?

• Eco-Friendly & Safe: Made with a chemical-free process for a healthier play space.
• Innovative Production: Crafted using a vacuum technique that excludes traditional chemicals.
• Sustainable Materials: Utilizes raw materials with partly biological origins.
• Tested Quality: Rigorously tested to meet high safety and performance standards.

Perfect for Creative Play

These versatile foam cubes are ideal for filling baby’s first toy cube and are perfect for various creative projects, crafts, and educational play activities.

Product Options

• Small Cubes:
   • Size: 5 x 5 x 5 cm
   • Pack: 8 cubes per pack

• Medium Cubes:
   • Size: 9 x 9 x 9 cm
   • Pack: 4 cubes per pack

• Large Cubes:
   • Size: 13 x 13 x 13 cm
   • Pack: 2 cubes per pack

Bring home a safe, sustainable, and fun solution for your little one’s playtime. Shop now and experience the eco-friendly difference with our innovative foam cubes!

ECO Needle Felting Punching Pad (Purple)

Material/Process: Firm foam made using a vacuum technique with ~50% bio-based raw material, avoiding the conventional chemical foaming agents used in polyurethane pads.

This ECO punching pad is built for needle felting: firm, durable and low-crumb so your work stays clean and your pad lasts longer than soft sponges. The surface resists pilling and “shedding” for far longer, giving you a consistent base for 2D pictures, 3D sculpting and detail work.

Available in 3 sizes (approx.):

• Small: 10 × 15 cm (3.9″ × 5.9″)

• Medium: 20 × 15 cm (7.9″ × 5.9″)

• Large: 20 × 30 cm (7.9″ × 11.8″)

Colour: Purple (Previous pads were blue)

Why ECO?

Traditional punch pads are made from polyurethane using chemical foaming. Our maker uses a vacuum manufacturing process and a raw material that is partly bio-based (~50%), reducing reliance on conventional chemical foaming agents while delivering a firmer, longer-lasting pad.

Suggested Uses

• Needle-felting bases for flat pictures, appliqué, and sculptural forms

• Shaping parts (ears, limbs, noses) before assembly

• Finishing details without foam crumbs contaminating fibres

In a Nutshell

• Firm, durable foam — resists shedding and pilling

• Purple colour for easy fibre visibility

• 3 sizes: 10×15, 20×15, 20×30 cm

• Eco credentials: vacuum process, ~50% bio-based raw material

• Cleaner workspace vs. soft sponges; ideal for needle felting

Tips & Care

• Rotate the pad periodically to even out wear

• Use on a stable tabletop; keep needles vertical to protect tips

• Keep away from heat sources & direct sun; store flat

• Replace when the surface becomes overly compressed or fuzzy

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EHANI

And then there was the humble Nettle, so often despised for its sting. Nonetheless, it is a treasure. It can be used like Spinach, drank as a healing herbal tea, used for dyeing green and yellow, used in gardening as a pesticide and last but not least it creates fibre like Flax... 

EHANI is almost identical to HANFA, our Hemp Herringbone fabric. The combination of a denser, but light natural cotton warp woven with thin nettle yarn results in a strong defined herringbone weave, soft to the touch. Approx. 65cm wide. The nettle yarn used is handwoven and gives this fabric a unique character by an occasional unevenness. Due to the natural colour of the nettle yarn, the colour changes regularly (see pictures). Unlike HANFA, where the colour is continuous throughout. However, the natural white cotton yarn is evenly coloured and provides a resting, patterned, continuous herringbone weave throughout.

The Company:

NETTLE FABRIC ~ Made from Himalayan Nettles, wild harvested in Nepal. This fabric is ethically made in Nepal, by a company that is supporting homemakers, women and families to receive a decent income and to enable them to work from home, rather than finding employment abroad.

Nettle Fabric

In Europe, it used to be the linen for the poor. Cloisters and many other places devoted their time to the production of nettle yarn, nowadays pretty much forgotten and replaced by linen and cotton.

The Nepalian nettle, Girardinia diversifolia, grows up to 3m tall. There, the Nepalese still harvest and peel the nettle by hand, then it is placed in a semi boiling wood ash bath over night, which is used later for fertilizing the fields. The next day, the loosened fibers are beaten across a stone several times and rubbed with clay to loosen the remaining plant debris.

like most things in nature, this fabric has no one colour. The colour of one piece can vary from straw yellow to grey brown and even dark brown. Each length of fabric is a unique handwoven piece, in its truest, cleanest and most ecological form.

The fabric keeps and protects body warmth, can be boiled and becomes softer and more beautiful with time and wear.


In a nutshell:

50% Himalayan nettle 50% Cotton
Approx. 65cm wide
Hands pun nettle yarn and hand woven

Each piece is unique and can vary to the picture shown
Rinse in a light soap wash
40-60degree wash
Shrinkage 10%


Suitable for:

Heavier weight clothing, jackets, trousers, skirts 

Cushions, table cloth, curtains upholstery, bags and much more

Because this cloth is produced by hand and in small amounts there isn't an endless supply of cloth. Please contact me, if you would like bigger quantities.

History:

Nettle yarn was once used widely in Europe and was known as the 'Poor man's Linen'. Nettles once rivaled flax and hemp (and later, cotton) as a staple fiber for thread and yarn, used to make everything from heavy sailcloth to fine table linen up to the 17th/18th centuries. "In Scotland, I have eaten nettles," said the 18th century poet Thomas Campbell, "I have slept in nettle sheets, and I have dined off a nettle tablecloth. The young and tender nettle is an excellent potherb. The stalks of the old nettle are as good as flax for making cloth. I have heard my mother say that she thought nettle cloth more durable than any other linen."

Elderberry yields two gorgeous colors for home dyers, green and soft pink.  This recipe, PDF, walks you through the steps of home dyeing wool or silk based yarns, fibre or fabric with Elderberry Dye.  

NOTE: Ph sensitive, not wash and light fast

Ready to pluck these berries into your dye pot? 

Looking for Elderberry dye supplies? Not sure your calculations are correct? Contact us! ~ Or pick up the  Elderberry Dye Kit for Wool and Silk here.

ERLANDI BERRY – Jacquard Merino Knit (Berry Tones)

100% Merino Wool | Width: approx. 153 cm | Weight: 296 g/m² | Yarn-dyed | Made in Italy

Rich berry tones of magenta, red, pink and lilac combine in ERLANDI BERRY — a soft Italian Jacquard merino knit that brings colour, warmth and northern charm to your wardrobe.

Made in Italy from 100% fine merino wool, this yarn-dyed Jacquard knit (296 g/m²) features a gentle geometric rhythm (repeat approx. 23.5 × 2.5 cm). The result is a beautifully balanced fabric that is both cosy and breathable — ideal for garments that blend comfort with statement colour.

Uses

Clothing & Accessories:
• Pullovers & cardigans
• Dresses, skirts & tunics
• Waistcoats, wraps & shawls
• Winter hats, mittens & legwarmers

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% merino wool
• Colour: berry, pink, magenta, red & lilac (multicolour)
• Width: approx. 153 cm
• Weight: 296 g/m²
• Pattern repeat: approx. 23.5 × 2.5 cm
• Production: Yarn-dyed Jacquard, made in Italy
• Finish: Soft, breathable, insulating

Care

Brush gently and air overnight to refresh.
If needed, hand wash cold with mild wool detergent.
Do not wring; reshape while damp and dry flat.
Avoid tumble drying, bleach and high heat.

Soft, warm and radiant — ERLANDI BERRY blends the richness of magenta and lilac with the softness of merino wool for elegant, cosy winter garments.

ERLANDI FIRE – Jacquard Merino Knit (Red & Terracotta Tones)
100% Merino Wool | Width: approx. 145 cm | Weight: 289 g/m² | Yarn-dyed | Made in Italy

Warm shades of red, orange, terracotta and aubergine come together in ERLANDI FIRE — a soft Italian Jacquard merino knit that brings northern warmth and vibrancy to your wardrobe.

Made in Italy from fine 100% merino wool, this medium-weight (289 g/m²) knit combines comfort, breathability and natural elasticity. The yarn-dyed Jacquard structure (repeat approx. 26 × 2.5 cm) adds texture and subtle movement, making it ideal for autumn and winter garments full of character and colour.

Uses

Clothing & Accessories:
• Pullovers & cardigans
• Dresses, skirts & tunics
• Waistcoats, shawls & wraps
• Winter hats, mittens & legwarmers

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% merino wool
• Colour: red, orange, terracotta, aubergine (multicolour)
• Width: approx. 145 cm
• Weight: 289 g/m²
• Pattern repeat: approx. 26 × 2.5 cm
• Production: Yarn-dyed Jacquard, made in Italy
• Finish: Soft, breathable, insulating

Care

Brush gently and air overnight to refresh.
If needed, hand wash cold with mild wool detergent.
Do not wring; reshape while damp and dry flat.
Avoid tumble drying, bleach and high heat.

Vibrant, soft and expressive — ERLANDI FIRE captures the warmth of red and terracotta in a fine Italian merino knit for creative, comfortable garments.

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ERLANDI FIRE – Jacquard Merino Knit | Italian Merino Wool | Red & Terracotta | 145 cm · 289 g/m²

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Italian Jacquard merino knit in red, orange, terracotta & aubergine tones. 100% merino wool, 145 cm wide, 289 g/m². Soft, warm & colourful for autumn–winter wear.

ERLANDI FROST – Jacquard Merino Knit (Petrol & Forest Tones)

100% Merino Wool | Width: approx. 150 cm | Weight: 272 g/m² | Yarn-dyed | Made in Italy

Harmonious tones of petrol, turquoise, forest green and anthracite bring a calm, Nordic flair to the wardrobe.
ERLANDI FROST is a beautifully soft Italian Jacquard merino knit, yarn-dyed for lasting colour depth and woven with fine geometric rhythm for elegant texture.

This medium-weight (272 g/m²) knit combines warmth, breathability and natural elasticity, making it ideal for autumn and winter garments with structure and softness.

Uses

Clothing & Accessories:
• Pullovers & cardigans
• Dresses, skirts & tunics
• Waistcoats, wraps & shawls
• Winter hats, mittens & legwarmers

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% merino wool
• Colour: petrol, turquoise, forest green & anthracite (multicolour)
• Width: approx. 150 cm
• Weight: 272 g/m²
• Pattern repeat: approx. 25 × 2.5 cm
• Production: Yarn-dyed Jacquard, made in Italy
• Finish: Soft, breathable, insulating

Care

Brush gently and air overnight to refresh.
If needed, hand wash cold with mild wool detergent.
Do not wring; reshape while damp and dry flat.
Avoid tumble drying, bleach and high heat.

Soft, subtle and beautifully balanced — ERLANDI FROST captures cool northern tones in a fine Italian merino knit for timeless winter wear.

ERLANDI STORM – Jacquard Merino Knit

Availability: Limited stock – end of collection

100% Merino Wool | Width: approx. 145 cm | Weight: 260 g/m² | Yarn-dyed | Made in Italy

Harmonious tones of grey and soft black bring a touch of Nordic calm to your wardrobe.
ERLANDI STORM is a finely patterned Jacquard merino knit, made in Italy and yarn-dyed for lasting depth of colour.

Soft, breathable and insulating, this medium-weight (260 g/m²) knit is perfect for pullovers, cardigans, skirts, dresses and accessories. The refined geometric pattern (approx. 26 × 2.5 cm repeat) adds quiet movement and texture to any design.

Uses

Clothing & Accessories:
• Pullovers & cardigans
• Dresses, skirts & tunics
• Waistcoats, legwarmers & hats
• Lightweight coats & shawls

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% merino wool
• Colour: grey tones with black accents
• Width: approx. 145 cm
• Weight: 260 g/m²
• Pattern repeat: approx. 26 × 2.5 cm
• Production: Yarn-dyed Jacquard, made in Italy
• Finish: Soft, breathable, insulating

Care

Brush and air overnight to refresh.
If needed, hand wash cold with mild wool detergent.
Do not wring; reshape while damp and dry flat.
Avoid tumble drying, bleach and high heat.

Timeless, warm and tactile — ERLANDI STORM brings quiet texture and northern elegance to autumn and winter garments.

ERLANDI TEAL – Jacquard Merino Knit (Petrol, Teal & Olive)

100% Merino Wool | Width: approx. 160 cm | Weight: 285 g/m² | Yarn-dyed | Made in Italy

Deep petrol, teal and olive tones with a touch of black bring a calm, Nordic flair to ERLANDI TEAL — a beautifully balanced Italian Jacquard merino knit combining subtle movement, warmth and natural softness.

Made in Italy from fine 100% merino wool and yarn-dyed for lasting depth, this medium-weight knit (285 g/m²) features a delicate geometric pattern (repeat approx. 26 × 2.5 cm). Its structure makes it ideal for elegant, cosy garments that drape beautifully while remaining breathable and comfortable.

Uses

Clothing & Accessories:
• Pullovers & cardigans
• Dresses, skirts & tunics
• Waistcoats, wraps & shawls
• Winter hats, mittens & legwarmers

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% merino wool
• Colour: petrol, teal, olive green & black (multicolour)
• Width: approx. 160 cm
• Weight: 285 g/m²
• Pattern repeat: approx. 26 × 2.5 cm
• Production: Yarn-dyed Jacquard, made in Italy
• Finish: Soft, breathable, insulating

Care

Brush gently and air overnight to refresh.
If needed, hand wash cold with mild wool detergent.
Do not wring; reshape while damp and dry flat.
Avoid tumble drying, bleach and high heat.

Elegant, soft and naturally refined — ERLANDI TEAL brings northern calm and Italian craftsmanship together in a timeless merino knit.

ERLANDI – Jacquard Merino Knit (Multicolour)

100% Merino Wool | Width: approx. 145 cm | Weight: 290 g/m² | Yarn-dyed | Made in Italy

Vibrant and full of joy, ERLANDI brings a burst of colour to the colder seasons.
This Italian Jacquard merino knit combines orange, red, petrol, grey, light blue and lime green into a playful, harmonious pattern that radiates warmth and creativity.

Made in Italy from 100% soft merino wool and yarn-dyed for lasting brilliance, ERLANDI is both comfortable and refined — ideal for expressive, cosy garments and statement pieces that stand out.

Uses

Clothing & Accessories:
• Pullovers & cardigans
• Skirts, dresses & tunics
• Waistcoats, shawls & wraps
• Winter hats, mittens & legwarmers

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% merino wool
• Colour: multicoloured – orange, red, petrol, grey, light blue & lime green
• Width: approx. 145 cm
• Weight: 290 g/m²
• Production: Yarn-dyed Jacquard, made in Italy
• Finish: Soft, breathable, insulating
• Availability: Limited stock – end of collection

Care

Brush and air overnight to refresh.
If needed, hand wash cold with mild wool detergent.
Do not wring; reshape while damp and dry flat.
Avoid tumble drying, bleach and high heat.

Cheerful, soft and full of colour — ERLANDI adds playful warmth and Italian craftsmanship to autumn and winter wardrobes.

Fabric Sample Pack – Organic Cottons & Textured Weaves

Curious about our natural cotton fabrics but not sure where to begin? This sample pack is a simple and cost-effective way to explore a selection of our most popular cloths before placing a larger order.

Each 10 x 10cm sample is mounted on sturdy card with fibre content, care details, and pricing clearly marked — perfect for planning your next project.

Included in this pack:

• Organic Cotton Gauze
• Organic Cotton Gauze Raw
• Organic Cotton Double‑Layered Muslin
• Organic Cotton Double‑Layered Bubble
• Cotton Triple‑Layered Bubble
• Cotton Crepe – Anna
• Organic Cotton Terry
• Organic Cotton Waffle Piqué
• Nettle Cotton Jersey

🧵 All fabrics are GOTS-certified where noted, natural fibre, plastic-free, and perfect for garment making, baby wear, and home textiles.

📦 All samples will be cut and packed together unless otherwise requested.

Facing North A place-specific collection of simple patterns for Stockholm yarn.
Written & designed by Ailbiona McLochlainn (LB Handknits) with Stockholm, Facing North features four unique garment patterns that will keep you cozy in the starkest of winter climates.  Also included are three charming accessory projects, each calling for only a single skein of yarn to complete.  All designs are seamless, quick to knit, suitable for advanced beginners, and engaging enough to appeal to experienced knitters.  Presented in a beautifully illustrated book, the collection includes schematics, charts, and detailed written instructions for each pattern, as well as narratives about the places and events that inspired the designs.

To purchase yarn for each design, please use the yarn listing here.

Facing North is available in both printed and eBook formats.  For eBook format, please see LB Handknits eBook listing here.  

About the each pattern

Kalinka ~
a high-neck pullover with contrasting trim, named after the Siberian Viburnum plant - a berry so hardy that it thrives in winter.
Yarn Quantities Required: 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Colour A; 1 skein Colour B
Garment Chest Circumference: 86cm [34.5”] (91cm [36.5”], 95cm [38”], 101cm [40.5”], 109cm [43.5”], 120cm [48”], 129cm [51.5”])

Nordsee Jacke a fitted jacket with rounded edgings and clasp closures, inspired by the outer garments of Northern European folk attire Yarn Quantities Required:  5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins Garment Chest Circumference: 80cm [32”] (85cm [34”], 91cm [36.5”], 97cm [38.75”], 104cm [41.5”], 112cm [44.75”], 119cm [47.5”])

Fisherman's Muse an asymmetrical tunic with hints of Old Shale lacework, inspired by maritime lore and the fishing villages of Scotland Yarn Quantities Required: 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins Garment Chest Circumference: 83cm [33”] (89cm [35.5”], 95cm [38”], 102cm [40.75”], 111cm [44.5”], 120cm [48”], 129cm [51.5”])

Málainn a cropped, deep-cowlneck sweater with dramatic wavelike lacework, named after Ireland’s northernmost landmass Yarn Quantities Required: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins Garment Chest Circumference: 85cm [34”] (91cm [36.5”], 97cm [38.75”], 103cm [41”], 112cm [44.75”], 122cm [48.75”], 128cm [51.25”])

Sleepy Stars a cozy beanie, offering two variations on a celestial motif   Yarn Quantities Required: 1 skein

Winter Fruit a lacy, anatomically shaped cowl, inspired by a crystal bowl of citrus on a frosted windowsill Yarn Quantities Required: 1 skein

InstaMitten+ the quickest mittens you shall ever have occasion to knit! Yarn Quantities Required: 1 skein

 

Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm is a chunky, 100% wool yarn, with a meterage of 100

m (110y)

per 100g (3.5oz). A singles yarn, Stockholm is exceptionally soft and airy, r

esulting in garments

and accessories which feel light on the body, drape beautifully, and regulate heat except

ionally

well. Naturally dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland, Stockholm is available in a stunn

ing rainbow of tonal

colourways compatible with all designs featured in the collection 'Facing North

'

Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm is a chunky, 100% wool yarn, with a meterage of 100

m (110y)

per 100g (3.5oz). A singles yarn, Stockholm is exceptionally soft and airy, r

esulting in garments

and accessories which feel light on the body, drape beautifully, and regulate heat except

ionally

well. Naturally dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland, Stockholm is available in a stunn

ing rainbow of tonal

colourways compatible with all designs featured in the collection 'Facing North

'

FANEEL – Handwoven Himalayan Nettle Fabric
Origin: Nepal | Weave: Straight | Width: Approx. 65cm

Please note, this is Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia), not European nettle.

Orders of more than one piece will be cut in one continuous length unless directed otherwise.

FANEEL differs from our ALLO Nettle fabric with its straight weave rather than a herringbone pattern. Otherwise, they are identical.

The Company:

Made from wild-harvested Himalayan Nettles, this fabric is ethically produced in Nepal, supporting homemakers, women, and families with fair wages and home-based work opportunities.

The Fabric:

Once known as the "linen for the poor" in Europe, nettle fabric was widely used before being replaced by linen and cotton.

In Nepal, Himalayan nettles grow up to 3m tall and are still harvested by hand. The fibres are softened in a wood ash bath overnight, beaten on stone, and rubbed with clay to remove plant debris. Naturally coloured, each piece varies from straw yellow to grey-brown or dark brown. Every handwoven length is unique, offering an eco-friendly, durable textile that insulates body warmth, withstands boiling, and softens beautifully with wear.

In a Nutshell:

• 100% Himalayan nettle
• Hand-spun and handwoven
• Approx. 65cm wide
• Naturally varies in colour
• 40–60°C wash, 10% shrinkage
• Orders cut as one continuous length unless directed otherwise

Uses:

Perfect for making blazers, jackets, trousers, vests, winter clothing, children’s wear, cushions, tablecloths, curtains, bags, upholstery, and embroidery.

History:

Nettle yarn was once a staple fibre in Europe, rivaling flax and hemp. The 18th-century poet Thomas Campbell praised its versatility, from fine table linens to durable fabrics. Durable and sustainable, nettle remains a valuable natural fibre today.

Due to its handmade nature, availability is limited. Please contact us for larger quantities.

FANEEL – Indigo-Dyed Handwoven Himalayan Nettle Fabric
Origin: Nepal | Weave: Straight | Width: Approx. 65cm

Orders of more than one piece will be cut in one continuous length (up to 5 metres) unless directed otherwise.
Each order comes with care instructions.

This edition of FANEEL has been dyed in-house at AppleOak FibreWorks in Co. Clare, Ireland, using our natural indigo mineral vat. Free from synthetic dyes and harsh chemicals, the colour is achieved through a slow, mindful process using plant-based indigo and small-batch dyeing techniques, creating a different kind of denim!

Our studio runs on a closed-loop, regenerative system. All water used in dyeing is collected via rainwater harvesting, and filtered through aquatic plants, gravel, and a final woodland filtration zone before returning to the environment. Worm composting is used to enrich the soil that grows our dye plants—closing the loop between land, water, and colour.

The Companies

AppleOak FibreWorks
Located in Co. Clare, Ireland, AppleOak FibreWorks is a natural dye and textile studio dedicated to ecological craft. We grow most of our dye plants, hand-dye textiles, yarns and clothing in small batches, and work with heritage fibres. Our production is low-impact, transparent, and rooted in place—driven by rain, soil, and slow process.

Our Weaving Partners
This fabric is handwoven in Nepal from wild-harvested Girardinia diversifolia (Himalayan nettle). The fibre is softened using traditional wood ash baths, beaten on stone, and spun by hand. The weaving supports fair wages and home-based work, particularly for women and rural families.

The Fabric

FANEEL has a straight weave and a structured feel. Naturally insulating and breathable, it softens beautifully with use. The hand-dyed indigo gives each piece subtle depth and variation.

In a Nutshell

• 100% Himalayan nettle
• Dyed in-house with natural indigo (mineral vat)
• Hand-spun and handwoven in Nepal
• Approx. 65cm wide
• Approx. 315 g/m²
• Natural variation in tone and weave
• 40–60°C wash with mild soap
• Approx. 10% shrinkage
• Maximum continuous length: 5 metres
• Comes with care instructions

Uses

Perfect for: jackets, vests, winter garments, trousers, artisan interiors, cushions, curtains, bags, and embroidery.

History

Nettle fibre, in this case European nettle, has a long and rich history in Europe, once rivaling flax and hemp. Thomas Campbell, an 18th-century poet, wrote:

“I have slept in nettle sheets, and I have dined off a nettle tablecloth... The stalks of the old nettle are as good as flax for making cloth.”

FANEEL carries this tradition forward—with deep indigo, fair weaving, and a soil-to-cloth philosophy.