Written by Sasha Wirth; Photographed by James Saleska (mill and bedding images) & Paige Green (ranch images) In a humble Midwestern town in 1894, a mill opened its doors for business. Sourcing wool from neighboring farms, it manufactured essential goods ranging from mitts and socks to blankets and quilts. Its presence in the town provided […]
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Old-World Wool at The Paddocks
Written & Photographed by Koa Kalish Follow the road to the end and you’ll meet a wide stretch of caramel-colored sand and the wild ocean. The air is cool and the colors classic to Northern California’s coastline. This is Point Arena, one of the smallest incorporated cities in the state and one of the furthest […]
Read MoreTallow: Summer Solace’s Food for the Skin
Written by Sasha Wirth & Photographed by Paige Green On a busy street in North Oakland, nestled beside an old-school barbershop and a deli selling everything from donuts to Chinese food, stands a green converted storefront. At first glance, it appears to be just another commercial space, perhaps even a warehouse. But past the metal […]
Read MoreRenaissance Woman of Today: Starbuck Station Wools
Written by Amanda Fisk; Photographed by Paige Green In the quiet countryside of the Sonoma Coast, a fairly long, slightly steep, single-lane road winds its way up to Starbuck Station Wools—the home, studio and sales place of Martha Cant. Martha grows wool and indigo, as well as other dye plants. She raises Cormo and Wensleydale […]
Read MoreSheepie Dreams Of Love And Dedication
Written by Taya Badgley; Photographed by Koa Kalish If you ever find yourself in need of an inspiring excursion, or an excellent chutney recipe I suggest a visit to Sandra Charlton’s Sheepie Dreams farm. There’s a very good chance your outing will re-invigorate, and quite possibly leave you with a jar of chutney for the […]
Read MoreCare For Cloth, Care For Good with GDS Cloth Goods
Written by May Reid Marr & Photographed by Paige Green Headquartered at the Werkshack in uptown, Oakland, GDS Cloth Goods is the design and production studio by Geana Sieburger. A vibrant environment filled with makers of all types, it allows Geana to do her often solitary work in the company of a creative community and […]
Read MoreSmall is Mighty at Macedo’s Mini Acre
Written & Photographed by Koa Kalish Four generations ago, two families immigrated from far away lands to settle in a small town in the Central Valley of California. In this town called Turlock, Larry and Maureen Macedo now continue the tradition of their ancestors: Larry’s from Portugal, and Maureen’s from Sweden. Upon settling in Turlock, […]
Read MoreSerendipity & Symbiosis at Tolenas Mohair
Written by Sasha Wirth and Photographed by Alycia Lang In another neighborhood, it might have been a loaf of banana bread or a plate of cookies. But when Nancy Thompson’s neighbor paid her a visit, she came with a baby goat in a box. “His mother had died giving birth, and she asked if I […]
Read MoreConserving Community at Blue Oak Canyon Ranch
Written & photographed by Koa Kalish, except where noted. Safely tucked into the San Miguel mountains northeast of San Luis Obispo, down a long ambling road that leads far away from cities, highways and all of civilization, warm late afternoon light falls and fills the golden hills surrounding Blue Oak Canyon Ranch. The two humble […]
Read MoreA New Breed of Fiber Mill: BastCore Hemp Processing
Written and photographed by Maddy Bartsch If you were to ask me what Nebraska is known for, I’d probably guess corn or football, neither of which I can say much more about. As I drove down from Minneapolis to Omaha for the first time, I’d likely add ‘long stretches of highway!’ to that list. But […]
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