EXPO 2014 Silk & Luxury

EXPO 2014
SILK & LUXURY
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
COCCCON
PRESENTING INNOVATION IN
SUSTAINABLE SILK AND LUXURY
FABRIC SOURCING, EMBROIDERY
AND EMBELLISHMENT
IMAGE: SOURCE MEMBER COCCCON

SILK & LUXURY
• Raw & wild silk, worked
chiffon, textural trims
• Geometric, tribal prints,
weaves inspired by the
natural world
• Colours: earthy – indigo,
natural sand, aubergine,
parrot green, cocoa
bean, hot curry
Image: SOURCE member brand, L SAHA

COCCCON
Products: Organic and non violent Silk
Woven and knits (jersey, interlock and patterned
knit); Eco friendly printing and embroidery
Ethics: Working with marginalised
communities in Jharkhand, India to produce
cruelty-free and organic silk, which is GOTS
certified
USP: Contemporary, high quality silk textiles
for fashion forward products
Lead Times: 4 weeks
Min. Order: None
Connect:
www.cocccon.de
prakash@cocccon.de
Based in: Germany / India
Phone: (0049) 1782086690
Contact: Chandra Prakash Jha

COCCCON

COCCCON

ANIMANÁ
Products: Handloomed shawls, scarves
knitwear, accessories and homeware & interiors
in alpaca, vicuna, guanaco, llama, merino &
cotton
Ethics: Supporting local artisans and promoting
traditional techniques; use of natural fibres
sourced from native organic farming, certified B
Corporation
USP: Super luxurious knits, exceptional quality
using beautiful fibres
Lead Times: 30 – 90 days
Min. Order: 6 units
Connect:
www.animanapatagonia.com
adm.animana@gmail.com
Based in: Argentina
Phone: (5411) 49571809
Contact: Adriana Marina

ANIMANÁ

BARKHA’S CUSTOM
SOURCING
Mission: To provide a complete sourcing
package from concept to finish, right up to door
delivery
Product / Service: Custom sourcing
company providing clients with organic and
ethically certified fabrics and textiles
USP: Specialises in organic and other ethically
sourced fabrics from fair trade mills and skilled
artisans based in India, Nepal and the USA;
GOTS certified
Lead Time: Custom fabric 3 – 4 months
Connect:
www.barkhascustomsourcing.com
barkha@barkhascustomsourcing.com
Based in: USA
Phone: +1 (404) 626-9292
Contact: Barkha Malik

BARKHA’S CUSTOM
SOURCING

GC HANDMADE
Products: Beautiful quality, high-end,
handspun cashmere products
Ethics: Working with women artisans in
Nepal and Bangladesh
USP: Cashmere is crafted into something of
timeless beauty by women weavers and dyers
Lead Times: 3 – 4 weeks
Min. Order: 50 pieces
Connect:
www.gchandmade.com
info@gchandmade.com
gabriellacocco9@gmail.com
Based in: Nepal
Phone: (+977) 9801101863
Contact: Gabriella Cocco-Greaves

INDIGO
HANDLOOM
Products: Silks, khadi, batik and jamdani
handloom fabrics and scarves from India, more
than 2000 handwoven fabrics available
Ethics: Reviving ancient craftsmanship
techniques, uses AZO-free dying, supporting
several hundred weavers, dyers and spinners -
working on old-fashioned pit-looms
USP: Ancient techniques revived with a North
American and European fashion sensibility
Order Info: 10 – 12 weeks lead time,
minimum order of 5 metres in stock, 45 metres if
not in stock or custom order
Connect:
www.indigohandloomtexiles.com
smita@indigohandloom.com
Based in: California, USA, Production in: India
Phone: +1 (415) 400-5257
Contact: Smita Paul

INDIGO
HANDLOOM

LANCASTER &
CORNISH
Products: Organic cotton guipure lace trims
offered in 59 styles ranging from 5mm to 70m
widths. Lace inserts/motifs in 12 styles. Range of
certified organic fabrics for homewares + beyond
Ethics: Organic cotton lace, all un-dyed or lowimpact
dyed
USP: Sole UK stockist of organic cotton lace,
perfect for the conscious bride, gowns and formal
wear
Lead Times: Typically 2-4 weeks
Min. Order: £300
Connect:
www.lancasterandcornish.com
sian@lancasterandcornish.co.uk
Based in: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (01208) 871530
Contact: Sian Cornish

LANCASTER &
CORNISH

NORLHA
Products: Luxurious, rare Khullu yak hair
fibre from Tibet, made into fabric and garments
in rural workshop employing 100+ artisans
Ethics: Providing access to market for these
remote producers, employees receive ample
training and nutrition / health programmes
USP: Yak fibre is supremely soft, warm and
rare, the Khullu yak only shed its wool in Spring,
amazing craftsmanship and quality
Order Info: Minimum €7000 order, one
month lead time is typical
Connect:
www.norlha.fr
marcella@marcellaechavarria.com
Based in: China
Phone: +1 (646) 724-8203
Contact: Marcella Echavarria, Branding
Consultant

NORLHA

RUAAB SEWA
Products: Embroidery and embellishment
made by rural women artisans in India
Ethics: Connecting artisans directly to the
market, production owned and managed by
women workers; home-based artisans are given
ownership over their labour as shareholders or
board members; ETI member
USP: Small to large orders; connecting Indian
artisans with Western (high street) brands under
ethical trading conditions
Connect:
www.ruaab-sewa.org
shruti@sewadehli.org
Based in: India
Phone: (+91) 9811292903
Contact: Shruti Agarwal

SHE INDIA
Products: Traditional kantha made for the
modern world, SHE does stitching, produces
fabric and garments
Ethics: Reviving ancient kantha techniques
and empowering women artisans, transforming
the lives of thousands of people in western India
USP: Kantha stitching-artistry technique is
breath-taking in beauty and detail, balancing
the fine line between ancient technique and
contemporary design
Lead Time: 2 – 6 months, depending on
product
Connect:
www.sheindia.org /www.shecal.org
shekantha@gmail.com
Based in: India
Phone: (033) 24799002
Contact: Shamlu Dudeja

SHE INDIA

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EXPO ONLINE 2014
WEDS 5 TH NOVEMBER
Fabrics & Components
THURS 6 TH NOVEMBER
Production (CMT, printing & finishing)
9.30 - 10.30 Silk and Luxury
11.00 - 12.00 Design, Print & Dye
12.30 - 13.30 Cotton & Fibre Innovation
14.30 - 15.30 The Fabric Shop
16.00 -17.00 Components & Accessories
9.30 - 10.30 Sustainable Supply Chains
11.00 - 12.00 Excellence at Scale
12.30 - 13.30 Luxury Production
14.30 - 15.30 Boutique Production
16.00 - 17.00 Full Sourcing Support
17.30 -18.30 Wool & Heavyweights

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