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Ellen Agger
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Weavers Helping Weavers…(but everyone is welcome to help!) is an appeal to raise money to train weavers in Laos, which is designated a "least developed country" by the United Nations. For as little as $10, you can make a difference in the life of ...
November 19
Ellen Agger added a blog post
Amazing, absolutely amazing silk fabrics! Organic, handwoven, fairtrade, too -- and coloured with natural dyes. Just posted on our website: TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles in our Online Shop. Yummy colours, as my friend Kate would say. For all kinds of...
September 28
Ellen Agger added 5 photos to the album 'Handwoven, Organic Silk Fabrics'
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September 28
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August 19
Ellen Agger added a blog post
Posted a new video on TAMMACHAT's YouTube Channel: Weaving Organic Bamboo Baskets in Laos. Let me know what you think! http://www.youtube.com/user/tammachattextiles
July 28
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Ellen Agger added a blog post
Hi, everyone. I just posted my first video in YouTube -- a 2:29 minute slideshow called "Slow Fashion - Fair Trade": Join members of weaving co-operatives in Northeast Thailand (Isan) as they create silk yarns, dye them using sustainable natural ...
June 9
Ellen Agger commented on Ellen Agger's photo 'Handwoven, naturally dyed silk scarf'
You have good taste! All these scarves are fabulous for travelling. Alleson, my TAMMACHAT partner, still travels with a beautiful silk scarf she bought in Thailand almost 20 years ago. She puts it in a baggie in her pocket or bag and, voila, it's ...
June 7
Ellen Agger commented on Ellen Agger's blog post 'Introducing myself and TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles'
Thank you! That photo gewts most comment. I have given a copy to the woman featured in it. And we often submit it when newspaper and magazine articles have been written about us; I've also given copies to the weaver, which is quite unbelievable to...
June 7
Ellen Agger commented on Ellen Agger's photo 'Handwoven, naturally dyed silk scarf'
We have a few others not yet on the website. It's remarkable work, isn't it? In Thailand, they call is mudmee (or mutmii).
June 7
Rayela Art commented on Ellen Agger's blog post 'Introducing myself and TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles'
Oh, and that first photo should win an award! It has great composition and color and that woman is so joyful- I love it!
June 7
Rayela Art commented on Ellen Agger's blog post 'Introducing myself and TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles'
I just took a look at your website and added your facebook page to Rayela Art as a favorite (my page on facebook). Truly beautiful work! I don't know if you have done this, but it seems to me that your groups in Thailand would be perfect places fo...
June 7
Rayela Art commented on Ellen Agger's photo 'Handwoven, naturally dyed silk scarf'
Nice ikat!
June 7
Rayela Art commented on Ellen Agger's photo 'Handwoven, naturally dyed silk scarf'
I want this one!
June 7

Profile Information

What fiber skills do you have?
sewing, petit point, natural dyeing
What countries have you lived in/visited?
Thailand, Laos, The Netherlands, England, Italy, Yugoslavia and more
What languages do you speak?
English, some French, some Italian, a bit of Thai
Your Website:
http://www.tammachat.com
Your Blog:
http://tammachat-2008-2009.blogspot.com
Etsy Store:
http://tammachat.etsy.com
Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9255099@N08/sets/72157600516466933/
What would you like to see happen here on Fiber Focus?
connections with people interested in handwoven, naturally dyed textiles and fair trade
How did you find out about our group? Do you know anyone else here?
through socialmention.com

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Ellen Agger

Appeal: Help train women weavers in Laos

Trainee at Houey Hong Vocational Training Centre for Women, Laos


Weavers Helping Weavers…(but everyone is welcome to help!) is an appeal to raise money to train weavers in Laos, which is designated a "least developed country" by the United Nations. For as little as $10, you can make a differenc… Continue

Posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:00pm —

Ellen Agger

Handwoven, Organic Silk Fabrics

Amazing, absolutely amazing silk fabrics! Organic, handwoven, fairtrade, too -- and coloured with natural dyes. Just posted on our website: TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles in our Online Shop. Yummy colours, as my friend Kate would say. For all kinds of fibre arts or sewing projects.

Posted on September 28, 2009 at 4:08pm —

Ellen Agger

Handwoven, organic bamboo baskets...new video

Posted a new video on TAMMACHAT's YouTube Channel: Weaving Organic Bamboo Baskets in Laos. Let me know what you think!
http://www.youtube.com/user/tammachattextiles

Posted on July 28, 2009 at 9:50am —

Ellen Agger

YouTube video: "Slow Fashion - Fair Trade"

Hi, everyone. I just posted my first video in YouTube -- a 2:29 minute slideshow called "Slow Fashion - Fair Trade":

Join members of weaving co-operatives in Northeast Thailand (Isan) as they create silk yarns, dye them using sustainable natural materials, and weave these organic silks and cottons into stunning textiles. These fair trade textiles are available online from http://www.tammachat.com. More stories on the Artisans page and Travel Blogs.

You can subscribe to TAMMACHAT Natural Textil… Continue

Posted on June 9, 2009 at 7:09am —

Ellen Agger

See handwoven beauty in TAMMACHAT's new photo album

I've just created my first photo album in Fiber Focus. Imagine the texture, drape and shimmering colours of these handwoven silks, created by women artisans in rural Thailand and Laos. I can tell you stories behind each piece, which we buy directly from women's weaving groups and development projects that work with village groups. It's an amazing, rich way to connect with women in another part of the world and our… Continue

Posted on June 5, 2009 at 4:30am —

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At 5:02pm on July 20, 2009, cheryl smith said…
Great You Tube video, Ellen. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it.
At 12:09am on May 20, 2009, Rayela Art said…
That'll be great, Ellen!

Glad you are here! Feel free to invite other textile, fiber art friends, both fair trade people or individual artists.
At 9:31pm on May 19, 2009, Rayela Art said…
Oh, great, Ellen! I'm glad you joined! I was just going to invite you as I went through your links on your email. There are several groups here that you should join, including the fair trade one, Etsy, and bloggers. Load some photos soon as you probably have potential buyers in this group who will go ga-ga over those gorgeous textiles!

You can change the template of your page to reflect your interests. And, everyone here has a blog that is linked to the front page, a nice way to introduce yourself and keep us updated of your news.

I added your blog to my blog roll on Fiber Focus. This group grew out of the blog, so I named it the same. Well, the blog is "Rayela's Fiber Focus" and this is the "Fiber Focus Group". But, it gets confusing sometime and I should have named it separately. Oh, well...

Would love to have you on as a guest on the blog. Let me know if you are interested! Welcome, jump in and make yourself at home!
 
 

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