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Lotus fibre or lotus silk is a rather rare and exclusive fibre. The silk comes from the stem of the lotus flower which is made up of microfibres.
The stems are snapped off, the fibres are teased out before being rolled into thread. Once the threads are dry, they are weighed down and carefully… View moreLotus fibre or lotus silk is a rather rare and exclusive fibre. The silk comes from the stem of the lotus flower which is made up of microfibres.
The stems are snapped off, the fibres are teased out before being rolled into thread. Once the threads are dry, they are weighed down and carefully wound by hand. Then they’re put onto the loom. These fibres are fragile, but once woven, can be as durable as traditional silk.
The entire process of fibre extraction, weaving the fibre, and making the fabric is completely handmade, making the process time-consuming. This also limits the quantity of the fabric produced. A large scarf requires the thread of around 9,200 stems and would take one worker around two months to complete. This is why it is considered luxurious and items made from lotus silk do not go cheap.
The resulting material resembles raw silk or an aged linen, naturally beige in colour and possesses unique qualities. It is waterproof, practically wrinkle proof, washable, lightweight, sweatproof and is soft to the touch.
Most importantly, its key quality is that it is one of the most eco-friendly materials on the planet. The lotus is a water plant. It preserves the eco-system in which it grows including the water as much as the surrounding wildlife.
Not only is it created from waste (lotus stems), but it also leaves little waste behind. In fact, lotus silk been identified as potentially the most ecological fabric in the world, and it is the first natural microfibre in the world. Being a natural fibre, it is biodegradable after its useful life.
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These glasses are extremely useful for outdoor social activities or just plainly safe for children to use.
The plastic looks like glass and the base is actually Sherwood Green, and can be screwed off for easy cleaning and storage.
No further use as just too old now for picnics etc.!!!
From a … View moreThese glasses are extremely useful for outdoor social activities or just plainly safe for children to use.
The plastic looks like glass and the base is actually Sherwood Green, and can be screwed off for easy cleaning and storage.
No further use as just too old now for picnics etc.!!!
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If you’re interested in a new career, learning something new, or improving your job prospects, there’s never been a better time. The New Zealand Government has just expanded its fees-free study options, so you can get an extra helping-hand.
No matter what study you’ve done before, this is … View moreIf you’re interested in a new career, learning something new, or improving your job prospects, there’s never been a better time. The New Zealand Government has just expanded its fees-free study options, so you can get an extra helping-hand.
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Here are the expected 'best seasonal buys' for this coming Thursday boxes (for pick up Thursday 26 November). Orders close midnight TONIGHT.
The Whanau Box
Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Carrots, Capsicum, Nectarine, Kumara, Banana, Apple and Orange
The $25 Kai Box
Broccoli, … View moreHi there,
Here are the expected 'best seasonal buys' for this coming Thursday boxes (for pick up Thursday 26 November). Orders close midnight TONIGHT.
The Whanau Box
Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Carrots, Capsicum, Nectarine, Kumara, Banana, Apple and Orange
The $25 Kai Box
Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Capsicum, Nectarine, Banana, Apple, Oranges
The $15 GOLD Box
Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Capsicum, Apples, Oranges
Ordering instructions (including pick up points) attached. If you, or the business you work with, would like to consider being a pick up point please contact me. We are keen to have our fresh produce more easily available in the City and to grow the networking.
Upon pick up, you will find your order in one or two coloured tubs. Please bring your own bags to transfer your produce into to take home.
Amy
With summer fast approaching and the long awaited Christmas break, it's more important than ever to have your home WiFi and devices set up to work for you, instead of against you.
Wise Guys Tech is here to help, WITHOUT breaking the bank. We offer the lowest rates in the country! Simply … View moreWith summer fast approaching and the long awaited Christmas break, it's more important than ever to have your home WiFi and devices set up to work for you, instead of against you.
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Last November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more … View moreLast November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more relevant in the wake of COVID-19.
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Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But … View moreHey neighbours,
Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.
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He’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.
Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.
… View moreHe’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.
Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.
Don't miss out on today's daily prize!
Hi there, hope you are enjoying your Sunday afternoon
Here are the expected 'best seasonal buys' for this coming Thursday boxes (for pick up Thursday 26 November). Orders close Monday at midnight.
The Whanau Box
Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Carrots, Capsicum, Nectarine, Kumara, Banana, … View moreHi there, hope you are enjoying your Sunday afternoon
Here are the expected 'best seasonal buys' for this coming Thursday boxes (for pick up Thursday 26 November). Orders close Monday at midnight.
The Whanau Box
Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Carrots, Capsicum, Nectarine, Kumara, Banana, Apple and Orange
The $25 Kai Box
Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Capsicum, Nectarine, Banana, Apple, Oranges
The $15 GOLD Box
Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Capsicum, Apples, Oranges
Ordering instructions (including pick up points) attached. If you, or the business you work with, would like to consider being a pick up point please contact me. We are keen to have our fresh produce more easily available in the City and to grow the networking.
Upon pick up, you will find your order in one or two coloured tubs. Please bring your own bags to transfer your produce into to take home.
Amy
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