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the dream

Kushty Locks is a small ethical fashion brand based in Newcastle, UK. The brand began whilst Charlotte was travelling through Guatemala and fell in love with the fabrics, the story behind them and the people who made them. Charlotte works closely with the fabric providers, tailors and artisans in Guatemala and India to create her Kushty designs. By working directly with these talented people she is able to pay them well and fairly, exchange many skills , and create more opportunities.

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the fabrics

The fabrics are the main inspiration for all of the Kushty garmz. In guatemala each peice of fabric is completely unique., either hand embroidered or hand woven. The images they create are inspired by their culture, nature and spirituality. What is even more interesting about the fabrics in Guatemala is that each town has their own style of embroidery or weaving, which represents them. You can clearly see which town each person is from by what they are wearing.

Charlotte buys her fabric from the same family at a second hand market each year in Guatemala. The fabrics are ususally recycled from wall hangings or traditonal Guatemalan clothing.

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the fight

You can find the Kushty crew at many summer events, selling the beautiful clothing, and the funky face masks made by Charlotte.

We are very dedicated to being part of the fight against fast fashion, by purchasing from Kushty Locks you are not only helping a small business grow but you are helping empower and pay the tailors, fabrics providers and artisans in Guatemala and India that charlotte works with

 

To learn more about who makes your clothes click here!