Presence of Hand
In the wake of the Industrial Revolution, the Arts & Crafts movement sprung up around the shared value of “presence of hand,” the literal or metaphorical marks of the humans involved in hand-made goods. We’re reminded of this as fast fashion has become one of Earth’s biggest polluters while the slow fashion movement — from small-batch and vintage brands like those we carry, to individuals trying to be more thoughtful about the contents of their wardrobes — has embraced visible mending, dyeing, embroidery and other techniques to give each article of clothing its own unique personality, in many cases also extending its lifecycle in the process. Here we’re featuring some of our favorite makers and pieces that feature presence of hand.
FEATURED MAKERS:
-
Margo New York
View all MargoMargo uses painting and eco-printing techniques (the transferring of pigment from plant material to fabric) to hand-dye garments and accessories, so no two pieces are ever alike.
-
Melke
View all MelkeMelke sources embroidered patches from Ukrainian artisans and hand-appliques them onto her small-batch garments
-
Greene County Wool
View all Greene County WoolReclaimed painter’s pants, lovingly patched, mended and embroidered, sometimes with a few Cracker Jack charms stitched on? Yes, please.
-
Namai
View all NamaiVintage Kantha quilts — Indian patchwork, meticulously hand-quilted with running stitch — get new lives as fully reversible tote bags and jackets that show off all that heritage handwork.
-
La Vie Apres L’Amour
View all ApresNot only does Kaitlyn refashion her vintage finds, she adds her own little touches such as her embroidered logo, pearl studs, signature raw edges and various other details.
-
Krop Jeans
View all Krop JeansKC sources quality vintage denim apparel and tie-dyes it, so each formerly mass produced item becomes a one-of-a-kind piece to treasure for years to come.
AND ASSORTED GEMS:
-
“It’s not a bag it’s a Birkin” Hand-Embroidered Tote
Vendor:Regular price From $125.00 USDRegular priceUnit price perSold out -
Hand-Painted Strolling Tent Dress w/ Flutter Sleeve (Pale Blue)
Vendor:Regular price $625.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Blue or Pink Pansies Hand-Appliqued Patch Cotton Voile Tee
Vendor:Regular price $148.00 USDRegular priceUnit price perSold out -
Robot Hand-Patched and -Embroidered Jeans (Reworked)
Vendor:Regular price $350.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Sold out
Chester Hand-Embroidered Overlay
Vendor:Regular price $289.00 USDRegular priceUnit price perSold out -
Hand-Beaded Black & White Cocktail Dress w/ Belt
Vendor:Regular price $1,295.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Reversible Xoti II Hand-Quilted Tote Bag in Colors Blue, Black & Mustard, Pale Blue
Vendor:Regular price $95.00 USDRegular priceUnit price perSold out -
Blue Hand-Beaded Pearl Annette Crop Top (Reworked)
Vendor:Regular price $75.00 USDRegular priceUnit price perSold out -
Blue Hand-Dyed Dolman Sleeved Denim Jacket w/ Pockets (Reworked)
Vendor:Regular price $375.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Hand Embroidered Missing Alien Heart Pants (Reworked)
Vendor:Regular price $375.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Hand-Dyed Cotton Bucket Hat & Seed Bombs
Vendor:Regular price $65.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Beige Organic Linen Hand-Embroidered Pinafore Apron w/ Blue & Green Floral
Vendor:Regular price $198.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Reversible Xoti II Hand-Quilted Tote Bag in Colors Green, Red, Purple, Blue & Rust, Green, Red, Blue, Purple
Vendor:Regular price $95.00 USDRegular priceUnit price perSold out