Recently in orang orang Category
I had almost a full week alone before Cat arrived from a business/pleasure trip in Australia. I tried very hard to relax and I think I might have actually succeeded a bit (a first!?). My general daily routine went along the lines of: get up at 6; run; walk to the beach; coffee on the beach; study and/or read; swim; beachcomb at low tide; read more; another coffee; study more; swim again; feel sunned-out; walk home; drive to internet café for emails; eat street food; drive home sleepily; read in bed; fall into a deep sleep at 10. Quite a healthy little routine, I'd say...which was slightly but not fully changed upon Cats' arrival... Mere trivial things such as an addition of about 6 or 7 beers and 4 or 5 hours of work each day were added - what was deducted from the previous schedule I couldn't tell you, but it somehow worked out.
Our first day and night together after a long year apart of course involved beach time, hugs, tears, laughs, beers, and we had to go to none other than the fateful spot we'd met years earlier...and watch a famous unbeatable Uluwatu sunset.
After a few days of catching up with Cat, I'd run into Brad, a Calgarian who was headed up to Lovina (Northern Bali) with a local for some Hindu sacrifices and prayer. I am pretty sure it is a universal law to have to accept invitations such as this. So of course not wanting to break important laws, I conceded. Bradly and I spent the next 30 hours or so learning all about Hinduism and balancing that with doing some ridiculously touristy things (do not go on the dolphin tour!). During this short period we also managed to (in chronological order): see a sun set; see a MOON set; become groupies in a band; watch the sun rise; have a dolphin do a triple-sow-cow two feet away; get invited to a cock fight; get drunk; and get sunburned beyond belief...then just to punctuate the time that this all took place in, at this point in the chronological list, our friend came back from Temple, and picked us up...it was 11 am.
Moon set
Sun rise
Him: you want see cock fight?
Me: Whoa, dude, it's not even 10am!
Him: cock fight!?!?
Me: Well at least let me get a picture of this.
Upon return I had a bit of work to do. Monday we went to our tailor and made a big order for all the stores in Australia. And we had a lot of meetings about our first year in business and plans for next year.
But of course no matter how much we worked during the day, it was essential to end it with a Bintang and a sunset on the beach. After a few Bintang one night at the beach by our house, I got a little artsy with these three boys who were playing in the waves as the sun set.
After a week or so of work, Cat and I were ready for a break. So Cat decided to take me on an 8-hour-3rd-world-boat-ride to the land of Muslims and Malaria: Lombok.
I will underexaggerate my dislike for this place by showing some great pictures and holding back the few near death, near mugging, full on chase, stuck cars, and true vandalism stories. But I will say I felt unsafe the entire time, and unfortunately have a new view on Muslims in general that I never wanted but I hope will one day soon be changed.
The Sunday market
Of course I would never miss an opportunity to embarrass myself at the expense of making you laugh, so I will, red faced, tell you briefly that we did a photo shoot in the back alleys of Kuta for the new Winter 2011 line. (a very special thanks to Alex Pekar for his exceptional photography skill!) And since we could neither find on short notice nor afford a real model, Cat and I made do.
She is a natural... I, on the other hand, am a natural nerd!
Oh, lastly, I might have done something a little rash. But I don't regret it in the least....yet!
Our first day and night together after a long year apart of course involved beach time, hugs, tears, laughs, beers, and we had to go to none other than the fateful spot we'd met years earlier...and watch a famous unbeatable Uluwatu sunset.After a few days of catching up with Cat, I'd run into Brad, a Calgarian who was headed up to Lovina (Northern Bali) with a local for some Hindu sacrifices and prayer. I am pretty sure it is a universal law to have to accept invitations such as this. So of course not wanting to break important laws, I conceded. Bradly and I spent the next 30 hours or so learning all about Hinduism and balancing that with doing some ridiculously touristy things (do not go on the dolphin tour!). During this short period we also managed to (in chronological order): see a sun set; see a MOON set; become groupies in a band; watch the sun rise; have a dolphin do a triple-sow-cow two feet away; get invited to a cock fight; get drunk; and get sunburned beyond belief...then just to punctuate the time that this all took place in, at this point in the chronological list, our friend came back from Temple, and picked us up...it was 11 am.Moon setSun riseHim: you want see cock fight?Me: Whoa, dude, it's not even 10am!
Him: cock fight!?!?
Me: Well at least let me get a picture of this.
Upon return I had a bit of work to do. Monday we went to our tailor and made a big order for all the stores in Australia. And we had a lot of meetings about our first year in business and plans for next year.
But of course no matter how much we worked during the day, it was essential to end it with a Bintang and a sunset on the beach. After a few Bintang one night at the beach by our house, I got a little artsy with these three boys who were playing in the waves as the sun set.After a week or so of work, Cat and I were ready for a break. So Cat decided to take me on an 8-hour-3rd-world-boat-ride to the land of Muslims and Malaria: Lombok.
I will underexaggerate my dislike for this place by showing some great pictures and holding back the few near death, near mugging, full on chase, stuck cars, and true vandalism stories. But I will say I felt unsafe the entire time, and unfortunately have a new view on Muslims in general that I never wanted but I hope will one day soon be changed.The Sunday marketOf course I would never miss an opportunity to embarrass myself at the expense of making you laugh, so I will, red faced, tell you briefly that we did a photo shoot in the back alleys of Kuta for the new Winter 2011 line. (a very special thanks to Alex Pekar for his exceptional photography skill!) And since we could neither find on short notice nor afford a real model, Cat and I made do. She is a natural... I, on the other hand, am a natural nerd!
Oh, lastly, I might have done something a little rash. But I don't regret it in the least....yet!The OrangOrang Project
--Real Beauty Is Ethical --
A deciding factor in my moving to BeiJing to study Chinese full time as a 'Foreign Exchange Student' (loving the ridiculousness of this, by the way) was for me to be able to spend more time and energy on The OrangOrang Project. We are technically half a year old now; and legally 3 months old. Over the last few weeks, Cat and I have been going into hyper drive: the catalogue for next summer is available; I've been reprogramming the website and we now have a wholesaler page for distributors to purchase from and the website is three seconds away from the average Joe being able to purchase our product online and pay for it through paypal.
SHOP NOW!
I've had some major brainstorms involving both good and bad ideas this past bit, and Cat has also been creating and moving and shaking - hence these new marketing pics, to be printed into brochures after the kinks have been worked out. Cat is being kept out of trouble preparing me for a huge Fashion Show and Trade Show in Shanghai in the middle of October; Hana is being kept out of trouble preparing for her wine and dine in Vancouver this weekend as well as art show in Victoria next month; and the rest of us are just balancing on that tipping point between fun and stress.
More and more these days I've been feeling like this project is really going to work. Now we just need people to buy our stuff! Please, check out the website every once in a while for updates; and please feel free to send me an email with your suggestions or questions. With everyone's help, we can really make a difference!
www.orangorangproject.com
PS, Cat, this guy is a keeper ~ live and let live!
Ok, really, go to our site now
Hi Home!
Man, I miss you. I just had a long Monday (taught 6 classes) and walked home; picked up my laptop; filled a mug full of Okanagan Pinot Gris; and walked over to sit by the lakeside to write to you. It is a beautiful 20C. The skies are clear and I have another few hours of day light. The Cherry blossoms are out in full bloom now and the city seems really peaceful today. It's a great day to be alive - and more importantly - lucid enough to see, hear, smell, feel, breath - all of this.
(This is the exact thing I am looking at right now as I write home)
Not a lot really to report here. It seems like it's the same old same old lately. But a lot is about to happen so, as usual, I have a lot to look forward to. To be honest, lately I've been pretty down in the dumps. Going to the garden to eat worms... It's a combination of a lot of things; and ultimately I have a lot to be thankful for and it could all be a lot worse. So I won't burden you with my troubles - I'll put on a brave face, as usual, for the fans.
(About 5 Long Island Ice Teas later, I put on an "I'm not drunk" poker face for the camera)
A way I cope with my current state of constantly missing family and friends; being lonely; feeling stressed out; working too hard; and generally needing a break from my constant thoughts is (as I have mentioned before) listening to music. Right now Jason Mraz is playing. A few other musicians that have been keeping me sane and therefore I'd like to recommend to you are : The Cat Empire, Kathleen Edwards, Eskimo Joe, Born Ruffian, and Jose Gonzales.
(About 5 beers later.... My poker face is not so good this time)
Since I've been a bit stressed, I've been trying to think of things to do that make me happy. Sometimes I ask myself what I liked to do as a child. Reading was certainly one of those things and so I've recently made some time to read a few books (other than my Chinese Language for Foreigners textbook). I just finished 'Fermat's Last Theorem', which has opened a door to an amazing world that was previously clouded in highschool-classroom-frustration. It is a book about the history of Maths - but it is also so much more than that. I learned so much from it that I think I will do a book report in a few weeks and post it as a blog posting!
(Geeks shall inherit the earth!)
Ugh I just looked down at my arms and was reminded how old I am looking lately. 28 might be the year that I look back on as the first year of my life I started to look old. Oh well. If there is one truth in life it is that we age as time goes by - a law of life perhaps. Why fight it~ In fact, I wouldn't mind being a little less attractive every once in a while. Ha ha. Who says that! I'm sure I'll delete that later - the benefit of writing a letter home over the computer rather than with a paper and pen. (Also you don't see how horrible of a speller I am- thank you spellcheck!)
(Classic - two-beers-in-one-hand pose)
So what else~ I should probably sandwich some negatives in with some positives in order not to depress you (or I) too much. I only have a week left of classes (Spectroscopy in Chem and Radioactivity in Physics) and then it is review for a month, and then exams for 3 weeks. What's more, in a month and a half when it's all over, I'll be jet-setting to Northern China for the cycle tour of a century! Jenn, seriously, this is going to be the most amazing 3 weeks of our lives. From this I'll maintain a state of ecstasy on route to a whirlwind tour of the Maritimes and then a visit to my Gran in Toronto before heading back to China for another go.
Well, that's the plan for now - but you know me.
Nope, I don't plan to head to B.C. as of now. You'll just have to come see me!
(I had the pleasure of hosting some friends from Suzhou recently where I introduced them to some local delicacies as well as local Wuhan sites - I miss you May and AP!)
FYI and in case you were wondering, China is still China.
Sigh~
Too many people; smoke every where; amazing culture and history; great friends and lots of travel; constant staring; constant littering; Shangbalao central! Loving it BUT I am feeling restless lately and can't figure out why.
(A surprise around every corner - I never get tired of that!)
I'm Definitely missing something in my life, and have found myself thinking a lot about really wanting a new challenge of sorts.
I feel as though it should be in the form of a family. But something tells me maybe I'm still not ready for that. In larger part because I still pity anyone who tells me they are getting married or having a child. Maybe I should wait until my mind changes about that before I go and do something I wouldn't even condone another person to do.
(Wow, it is hard to please a girl like me - I even had my own version of Kobe recently and was bored to tears with him - WTF~ PS: this is a new Orang Orang shirt that is for sale now and is part of the Winter 2009 collection.)
Oh, this reminds me of a movie I just watched recently (Vicky blah blah Barcelona) in which my favorite actress, Scarlette Johannsen (would have her babies in a second), stars as a platinum blond bombshell living MY life. It inspired me to go blond again, and also reminded me that life is a journey and there is no right path or ultimate thing we need to attain. And this is different for everyone. It has to be.
Like she says in the movie (and I have heard myself say over and over)
"I don't know what I want - but I do know what I don't want."
Guess I'll just keep going with that one for a while.
(Why can't all men be like you, Didi~)
This brings me to the topic of men. Why~ Why oh why does this have to be so difficult~
As if life isn't hard already - half the population has to be comprised of lying assholes who only care about themselves. Ugh!
This life has not been easy on me when it comes to this topic.
Two things: yes I do it to myself; and yes, it just keeps getting worse.
My mum once told me that you're not stupid for making a mistake. But you are stupid if you make that mistake again.
Um, I am an idiot.... Alas, I will leave it at that. One day, the right prince charming will come along and sweep all of these bad memories and experiences under the bed and I will be whisked off to a land of love, trust and respect.
The good news is I still partially believe in that fantasy, so it can't be all that bad.
(I love China)
Last but certainly not least, The Orang Orang Project is keeping me busy - and partially insane. We are building such an amazing thing and I really can't say enough about how fortunate I feel to be a part of it. So far we not only have an amazing group of women on Bali Island but are slowly building a team of young, brilliant, beautiful women all over the world to build this vision and project with us. How cool! I really want to quit my job and dedicate all my time and energy to this but the realities of the real world (money) requires that I teach Chemistry to fund the project for now - though I have a feeling that'll be all part of the value of the story later on.
Man, I miss you. I just had a long Monday (taught 6 classes) and walked home; picked up my laptop; filled a mug full of Okanagan Pinot Gris; and walked over to sit by the lakeside to write to you. It is a beautiful 20C. The skies are clear and I have another few hours of day light. The Cherry blossoms are out in full bloom now and the city seems really peaceful today. It's a great day to be alive - and more importantly - lucid enough to see, hear, smell, feel, breath - all of this.
(This is the exact thing I am looking at right now as I write home)Not a lot really to report here. It seems like it's the same old same old lately. But a lot is about to happen so, as usual, I have a lot to look forward to. To be honest, lately I've been pretty down in the dumps. Going to the garden to eat worms... It's a combination of a lot of things; and ultimately I have a lot to be thankful for and it could all be a lot worse. So I won't burden you with my troubles - I'll put on a brave face, as usual, for the fans.
(About 5 Long Island Ice Teas later, I put on an "I'm not drunk" poker face for the camera) A way I cope with my current state of constantly missing family and friends; being lonely; feeling stressed out; working too hard; and generally needing a break from my constant thoughts is (as I have mentioned before) listening to music. Right now Jason Mraz is playing. A few other musicians that have been keeping me sane and therefore I'd like to recommend to you are : The Cat Empire, Kathleen Edwards, Eskimo Joe, Born Ruffian, and Jose Gonzales.
(About 5 beers later.... My poker face is not so good this time)Since I've been a bit stressed, I've been trying to think of things to do that make me happy. Sometimes I ask myself what I liked to do as a child. Reading was certainly one of those things and so I've recently made some time to read a few books (other than my Chinese Language for Foreigners textbook). I just finished 'Fermat's Last Theorem', which has opened a door to an amazing world that was previously clouded in highschool-classroom-frustration. It is a book about the history of Maths - but it is also so much more than that. I learned so much from it that I think I will do a book report in a few weeks and post it as a blog posting!
(Geeks shall inherit the earth!)Ugh I just looked down at my arms and was reminded how old I am looking lately. 28 might be the year that I look back on as the first year of my life I started to look old. Oh well. If there is one truth in life it is that we age as time goes by - a law of life perhaps. Why fight it~ In fact, I wouldn't mind being a little less attractive every once in a while. Ha ha. Who says that! I'm sure I'll delete that later - the benefit of writing a letter home over the computer rather than with a paper and pen. (Also you don't see how horrible of a speller I am- thank you spellcheck!)
(Classic - two-beers-in-one-hand pose)So what else~ I should probably sandwich some negatives in with some positives in order not to depress you (or I) too much. I only have a week left of classes (Spectroscopy in Chem and Radioactivity in Physics) and then it is review for a month, and then exams for 3 weeks. What's more, in a month and a half when it's all over, I'll be jet-setting to Northern China for the cycle tour of a century! Jenn, seriously, this is going to be the most amazing 3 weeks of our lives. From this I'll maintain a state of ecstasy on route to a whirlwind tour of the Maritimes and then a visit to my Gran in Toronto before heading back to China for another go.
Well, that's the plan for now - but you know me.
Nope, I don't plan to head to B.C. as of now. You'll just have to come see me!
(I had the pleasure of hosting some friends from Suzhou recently where I introduced them to some local delicacies as well as local Wuhan sites - I miss you May and AP!)FYI and in case you were wondering, China is still China.
Sigh~
Too many people; smoke every where; amazing culture and history; great friends and lots of travel; constant staring; constant littering; Shangbalao central! Loving it BUT I am feeling restless lately and can't figure out why.
(A surprise around every corner - I never get tired of that!)I'm Definitely missing something in my life, and have found myself thinking a lot about really wanting a new challenge of sorts.
I feel as though it should be in the form of a family. But something tells me maybe I'm still not ready for that. In larger part because I still pity anyone who tells me they are getting married or having a child. Maybe I should wait until my mind changes about that before I go and do something I wouldn't even condone another person to do.
(Wow, it is hard to please a girl like me - I even had my own version of Kobe recently and was bored to tears with him - WTF~ PS: this is a new Orang Orang shirt that is for sale now and is part of the Winter 2009 collection.)Oh, this reminds me of a movie I just watched recently (Vicky blah blah Barcelona) in which my favorite actress, Scarlette Johannsen (would have her babies in a second), stars as a platinum blond bombshell living MY life. It inspired me to go blond again, and also reminded me that life is a journey and there is no right path or ultimate thing we need to attain. And this is different for everyone. It has to be.
Like she says in the movie (and I have heard myself say over and over)
"I don't know what I want - but I do know what I don't want."
Guess I'll just keep going with that one for a while.
(Why can't all men be like you, Didi~)This brings me to the topic of men. Why~ Why oh why does this have to be so difficult~
As if life isn't hard already - half the population has to be comprised of lying assholes who only care about themselves. Ugh!
This life has not been easy on me when it comes to this topic.
Two things: yes I do it to myself; and yes, it just keeps getting worse.
My mum once told me that you're not stupid for making a mistake. But you are stupid if you make that mistake again.
Um, I am an idiot.... Alas, I will leave it at that. One day, the right prince charming will come along and sweep all of these bad memories and experiences under the bed and I will be whisked off to a land of love, trust and respect.
The good news is I still partially believe in that fantasy, so it can't be all that bad.
(If May can find AP, I can find someone - anyone!~!@#$@!~ I just want someone to have fun with and explore this wonderful world and life together with me - is that too much to ask~)
Ok, gotta sandwich in another good thing now, eh?
Well there is no doubt I am fully addicted to and loving learning Chinese. Although now I can hear people slag me - but I can also slag them back! Like the Taxi driver who told me my Chinese sucked and I was like "oh really, my Chinese sucks? Yeah, well your Chinese sucks AND you're a shitty driver!" He was silent for the rest of the ride.
One point for the white girl! But I am getting tired of the constant comments about how good my Chinese is.
Like, because I have white skin and round eyes I can't possibly be able to use chopsticks or speak their language!??!?! Get over it already!
Imagine if I worked at a bar in Victoria and a Chinese-decent-fourth-generation-Canadian came in and ordered a drink and I said "Oh, wow, your English is so good!" Obviously it would never happen. Talk about an ignorant bunch of hicks we've got over here- but give it a generation and the entire world will speak Chinese, so it'll all just be a distant memory. One day day I'll tell my (undoubtedly one quarter to one half Chinese decent) grandchildren about how it was strange for a white person to speak Chinese back when I was young.
(I love China)Last but certainly not least, The Orang Orang Project is keeping me busy - and partially insane. We are building such an amazing thing and I really can't say enough about how fortunate I feel to be a part of it. So far we not only have an amazing group of women on Bali Island but are slowly building a team of young, brilliant, beautiful women all over the world to build this vision and project with us. How cool! I really want to quit my job and dedicate all my time and energy to this but the realities of the real world (money) requires that I teach Chemistry to fund the project for now - though I have a feeling that'll be all part of the value of the story later on.
(Have I mentioned lately how much I love the beauty in simplicity~)
Well, with that, my wine is done. The sun is going down. And if this were on paper, I'm sure I'd have run out long ago.
Again, I miss you, Home!
Please write soon (address above) and give yourself a big hug, kiss, and lots of love from China.
XOXOXO Lindy-Loo
As I have eluded to in the two previous posts, an exciting venture was solidified this year while I was in Bali. Finally, my desire to help people, use my skills, and make the world a better place now as well as in the future has a name:
The Orang Orang Project.
Regardless of the personal gains that this project will provide; what's much more important is the vision and intentions that we have for both the local women and children of Bali as well as the Western consumer and businesses. It is a challenge to those businesses out there who are not thinking in this way. We want to prove that it is possible to make money and to make a difference at the same time.
Cat's passion for people and talent for design coupled with my passion for improving the world and talent for business are a perfect match. Furthermore, between the two of us we cover the globe in the languages that we are proficient at and the people that we are connected to. It is like a win, win, win, win, win situation - every direction you look!
I think, however, that I might be getting ahead of myself.
You are asking: who, what, where, when and why, right?
So, here's my pitch:
OrangOrang is a fashion label offering socially responsible clothing and fashion accessories (jewellery, bags, belts) for women and children. The human dimension is central to our project, so much so that our name means 'people' in Indonesian.
Established in Canada and now rooted in Indonesia, OrangOrang designs and produces socially responsible fashion. We believe a better future can be made available to all, by enhancing the well being of the small communities in developing countries. Coupling traditional knowledge and modern taste with the use of organic fabrics and dyes allows us to create beautiful products with a purpose. Our guideline is the concept of sustainable development, which encompasses both environmental and social consciousness throughout each step of the supply chain.
Our project is multifaceted; we want to show the world that a company can make money and make difference at the same time. The fundamentals of the project involve teaching transferable skills to women in poor communities on Bali and then working with them and their new skills to develop beautifully hand made clothing and accessories. As technology and fashion evolve, so will we regarding social, environmental and economic issues. Currently, all the dyes we use are made from the little treasures and traditional knowledge offered by Indonesia`s rich vegetation and history. As most common industrial dyes are toxic, we ensure the safety of our workers, the environment, and you by happily offering all of our products free from the use of these harmful synthetic dyes. Moreover, we work with 100% certified organic silk and cotton. Silk is sensational to wear and allow us to play so much with the dyes as they create an amazing effect on that material. The cotton we use is light and perfect for dressing up or down.
We want to provide the educated and conscious consumer with choices. This enables people (you!) to choose to wear stylish clothes without damaging the environment and without affecting your health and the health of the textile industry workers. Furthermore, all pieces combining organic cotton and natural dyes are perfect for people with sensitive skin or allergies as well as children as they grow and develop.
(Cat with Kadek (her jewelry expert) making earrings one morning while I visited in February)
A business can make such a difference in both the lives of people and the protection of environment - as well as grow in a sustainable way. A portion of all our sales go to keeping street children on Bali in school and on route to a happier, healthier life. So, with us, you can really make a difference!
(Our first day in business with our new business cards and freshly made earrings!)
So, how can you buy our products and help us help the world?
Well, right now we have a website in the making so check out www.orangorangproject.com
And we already sell many things in stores in Quebec, and with your help spreading the word we will hopefully get our stuff into more stores - specifically in BC and other countries as well. We are looking into selling our products on some other socially responsible websites such as www.green2greener.com, www.nosweatapparel.com, www.organicconsumers.org, etc. which will make us more accessible to the world. And of course we are always open to your emails, requests, suggestions, orders, help, time, or anything!
The Orang Orang Project.
Regardless of the personal gains that this project will provide; what's much more important is the vision and intentions that we have for both the local women and children of Bali as well as the Western consumer and businesses. It is a challenge to those businesses out there who are not thinking in this way. We want to prove that it is possible to make money and to make a difference at the same time. Cat's passion for people and talent for design coupled with my passion for improving the world and talent for business are a perfect match. Furthermore, between the two of us we cover the globe in the languages that we are proficient at and the people that we are connected to. It is like a win, win, win, win, win situation - every direction you look!
I think, however, that I might be getting ahead of myself.
You are asking: who, what, where, when and why, right?
So, here's my pitch:
OrangOrang is a fashion label offering socially responsible clothing and fashion accessories (jewellery, bags, belts) for women and children. The human dimension is central to our project, so much so that our name means 'people' in Indonesian.
Established in Canada and now rooted in Indonesia, OrangOrang designs and produces socially responsible fashion. We believe a better future can be made available to all, by enhancing the well being of the small communities in developing countries. Coupling traditional knowledge and modern taste with the use of organic fabrics and dyes allows us to create beautiful products with a purpose. Our guideline is the concept of sustainable development, which encompasses both environmental and social consciousness throughout each step of the supply chain.
Our project is multifaceted; we want to show the world that a company can make money and make difference at the same time. The fundamentals of the project involve teaching transferable skills to women in poor communities on Bali and then working with them and their new skills to develop beautifully hand made clothing and accessories. As technology and fashion evolve, so will we regarding social, environmental and economic issues. Currently, all the dyes we use are made from the little treasures and traditional knowledge offered by Indonesia`s rich vegetation and history. As most common industrial dyes are toxic, we ensure the safety of our workers, the environment, and you by happily offering all of our products free from the use of these harmful synthetic dyes. Moreover, we work with 100% certified organic silk and cotton. Silk is sensational to wear and allow us to play so much with the dyes as they create an amazing effect on that material. The cotton we use is light and perfect for dressing up or down.
We want to provide the educated and conscious consumer with choices. This enables people (you!) to choose to wear stylish clothes without damaging the environment and without affecting your health and the health of the textile industry workers. Furthermore, all pieces combining organic cotton and natural dyes are perfect for people with sensitive skin or allergies as well as children as they grow and develop.
(Cat with Kadek (her jewelry expert) making earrings one morning while I visited in February)A business can make such a difference in both the lives of people and the protection of environment - as well as grow in a sustainable way. A portion of all our sales go to keeping street children on Bali in school and on route to a happier, healthier life. So, with us, you can really make a difference!
(Our first day in business with our new business cards and freshly made earrings!)So, how can you buy our products and help us help the world?
Well, right now we have a website in the making so check out www.orangorangproject.com
And we already sell many things in stores in Quebec, and with your help spreading the word we will hopefully get our stuff into more stores - specifically in BC and other countries as well. We are looking into selling our products on some other socially responsible websites such as www.green2greener.com, www.nosweatapparel.com, www.organicconsumers.org, etc. which will make us more accessible to the world. And of course we are always open to your emails, requests, suggestions, orders, help, time, or anything!
