Between longevity and love for detail: Why mindful care is more than just washing.
Our textiles tell stories of hands that wove them with patience and of materials that deserve time and care. To let these stories continue, you don’t need much - just a little attention and mindfulness in your daily life.
1. Why proper care is an act of appreciation
In a world where clothing is often disposable, mindful care is a quiet act of resistance.
When you take care of your favorite piece, you’re not only extending its lifespan, you’re also honoring the craftsmanship behind it.
Each washed blanket, each carefully folded napkin is part of a circle of respect for nature, for the people who made it, and for yourself.
2. Gentle over strong – Washing with intention
Our fabrics – whether handwoven cotton or linen – love gentle care.
Here are a few simple principles:
- Wash cold or lukewarm: 30 °C (or 85 °F) is usually enough.
- Natural detergent: Free from enzymes, bleach, or optical brighteners.
- Delicate cycle or hand wash: Especially for fine weaves or fringes.
- Wash less often: Sometimes airing out is all it takes to refresh your textiles.
Tip: Use a laundry bag to protect fibers and handwoven details.
3. Dry slowly and in the sun, when she shines
Air drying is the gentlest way to treat your textiles.
Tumble dryers can weaken natural fibers and cause colors to fade.
Hang your piece in the shade to keep the weave soft and the tones vivid.
If you iron, do so at medium heat – ideally while the fabric is still slightly damp. A quick spray of water works wonders.
4. Small repairs, big meaning
A loved textile is allowed to show signs of use.
Loose threads or tiny holes aren’t flaws – they’re part of its story.
A few hand stitches are often enough to bring it back to life.
Visible mending or embroidery can even turn imperfections into art.
It’s not just about durability – it’s about character.
5. Sustainability begins at home
Care is not an afterthought, it’s part of the slow fashion mindset.
When we learn to care for what we own, we create a culture of keeping rather than replacing.
Our pieces from Ethiopia are made to accompany you for many years with every wash, every fold, every moment you use them.
Conclusion: Caring with Soul
It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being present.
When we care for our textiles with love and attention, we extend their life and honor the work that went into them.
Care is love in action for the things that are meant to last.