Letters from Lauren: Why For-Profit over Non-Profit

In this month’s Letter From Lauren, our Founder is discussing the difference in for-profit and non-profit businesses and why Travel Patterns has the model that it does!

Founder, Letters from LaurenLauren PetersenAugust 10, 2021Letters from Lauren, Behind the Brand, Ethical Companies, For-Profit Social Enterprise, For-Profit vs Non-Profit, For-Profit Businesses, Ethical For-Profit Businesses, small business, Huntsville Small Business, artisan partner, behind the scenes, Entrepreneurship, Ethical Entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, Social Impact, social impact business

Artisan Highlight: Vida Nueva - Mexico

In this month’s Artisan Highlight we are giving you a look at one of our newest Artisan Partners, Vida Nueva based in Mexico

Artisan Partners, Portraits of PartnershipLauren PetersenMay 26, 2021artisan partner, Artisan Highlights, Floor Loom Weaving, Oaxaca Mexico, Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec Tradtions, Made In Mexico, mexico, Partnership, social impact business

Textile Stories: Textile Waste

How much do you know about textile waste? In this post we are breaking down all you need to know about textile waste and how we can do our part to reduce, re-use, and recycle!

TextilesLauren PetersenMay 14, 2021Recycled Textiles, Fashion Waste, Textile Waste, artisan partner, fairtrade products, Made In The Philippines, Asia, Sustainable Livelihood, Sustainable Brands, Kind Clothing

Artisan Highlight: Rags2Riches - The Philippines

In this month’s Artisan Highlight, we are featuring Rags2Riches - a sustainable textile company based in the Philippines.

Textile Stories: Guatemalan Nahuala

In the continuation of our Textile Stories series, we are sharing some details of our Nahuala textile from Guatemala. Read this post for more information about this beautiful handwoven pattern.

TextilesLauren PetersenApril 26, 2021artisan partner, backstrap weaving, boho interiors, colorful home, eclectic interior design, fairtrade products, handmade, handcrafted, global style, Nahuala Collection, Sustainable Livelihood, social impact

Artisan Partners: Casa Viviana - Mexico

Take a look at our Artisan Highlight of April showcasing the Mexican family-run artisan candle co-op, Casa Viviana.

Portraits of Partnership, Artisan PartnersLauren PetersenMarch 31, 2021mexico, candles, handmade, handcrafted, artisan partner, colorful home, how it's made, Partnership, social impact business, small business, Sustainable Livelihood

In the Making: Backstrap Weaving

Learn about the traditional technique of backstrap weaving and what goes into the making of each of the Travel Patterns woven products lovingly crafted with our artisan partners.

Design & Inspiration, In the Making, TextilesLauren PetersenFebruary 14, 2019backstrap weaving, how it's made, made in guatemala, Guatemala, handmade, artisan partner, handcrafted, fairtrade products

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