A cotton scarf is usually soft and comfortable to wear, especially on hot days.The fabric feels pleasant on the skin and breathes.As a result, you will perspire less quickly and you will not overheat.A cotton scarf is a good choice for those looking for an accessory that is comfortable to wear and easy to care […]
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What is the warp of a scarf or shawl?When we talk about our scarves we often talk about it.It is an important element of fabrics and an indispensable part in the weaving process.Without warp, also called warp, there is no scarf or shawl. It is one of the basic threads with which the fabric is
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There is nothing like surprising someone with an original gift. Yet the search for something special to give is not always easy. After all, what is a special gift for her? If you don’t know her well, your quest for something unique can become gruelling and frustrating. Fortunately, with a scarf or shawl, you’re almost
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The second Sunday of June in Belgium and the third Sunday of June is Father’s Day in the Netherlands. Converted to 2022, this means June 19 and 19, 2021. But whatever week it is celebrated, it is the ideal time for you to show your appreciation and love for this important person. At the same
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Our weavers get the indigo color dye for our scarves from nature.To see how this works, we drove to Isaan this year and helped out in the countryside.In one week we collected more than two hundred kilos of blue paint paste from a piece of land the size of a football field.Not only did we
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From the very beginning, we use ecological paint for our clothes. Ecological paint is made with renewable raw materials and has a low eco-footprint. This is because the waste materials are easily degradable. Our weavers use the traditional dyeing techniques of their parents and grandparents. They use raw materials that grow near their homes. And
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Who says scarves are just for winter? A summer scarf is also very suitable to wear on warmer days. In the region where they are made, it is quite warm all year round. There the scarves are worn to protect against the sun. Our summer scarves are lightly woven and the thin yarn drapes smoothly
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Choosing a present for someone else is often a difficult task. But it gets extra difficult when you know that the other person has distinct tastes or won’t be happy with every gift. And then there’s your budget. At The Happy Scarf you have plenty of choice and you can quickly find a sustainable gift
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When we talk about our scarves, we often talk about a good cause. A scarf of The Happy Scarf contains at least two elements of charity. First of all, there are our weavers. The environment is the second lucky one. Because sustainability comes first. But yourself also offers a good cause benefits.
It is not always easy to find a suitable gift for her. Do you look forward to her birthday, your anniversary, Christmas and the holidays. Not because you don’t like to celebrate together. But because you don’t know what gift to buy her anymore. Then you’re definitely in the right place. A scarf or shawl
From the beginning, when we went for durability, handicraft and quality, we felt the need to share what we learn from our weavers with our followers. That is why you regularly see photos and videos of our weavers on Instagram and Facebook. They sit behind their looms, dye the yarn or show their scarves. This
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Our spring and summer scarves come from Mukdahan and Buriram. Influencers and trendsetters agree: “the summer scarf is this year’s trend”. And what is a typical summer scarf? It is a finely woven scarf for men and women. The scarf is made of natural material because it is wonderful to wear during the warmer months.
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We realize more and more how much the environment suffers from the fast fashion industry. Fast fashion is associated with poor working conditions and low wages for the makers of the clothing, environmental pollution and waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of ‘slow fashion’ alternatives. And we are one of them. You can also buy sustainable
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In the beginning, we didn’t understand much about the looms we encountered during our purchasing trips. At the time, we were mainly concerned with the beautiful fabrics that rolled out. Still, we wanted to better understand how our handwoven scarves are made. How our scarves and shawls were made on these wooden frames, with a
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Why is handmade special? Is it because we come from a generation that loves antiques? Is it because we always had respect for a beautiful craft? And for the people who make beautiful things? Or is it just a trend?
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