this is a lightweight sleeveless dress with open back detail by 7115 szeki. it is a blend of 60% tencel and 40% rayon. 

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by: jennifer justus (author), taylor elliott bruce (editor)

journey into the heart of alabama with travel, cultural and historical guidance from locals and experts. wildsam's field guide to alabama includes a special section focused on the state's extraordinary musical heritage, and also delves into football, folk art, food and drink and the best destinations for modern travelers.

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by: taylor bruce

wildsam field guides: american south leads travelers into the most authentic experience of this american region, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted locals. contributors include social justice activist bryan stevenson, pitmaster flora payne, poet beth ann fennely, jazz band leader ben jaffe, fishing guide moe newman and writer daniel wallace, among others. topics in the handsome volume include bourbon, literature, civil rights history, alabama folk art, barbecue icons, tabasco, florida springs, herschel walker, recording studios and more.

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by: taylor bruce (editor), jess ruliffson  (illustrator)

wildsam field guides: gulf coast leads travelers along the marshes, shorelines, and beaches of louisiana, alabama, mississippi and florida with guidance from trusted locals and seafood experts.

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wilma mankiller (little people, big dreams): for readers ages 4 to 7, this book explores wilma mankiller’s life in this little people, big dreams book. growing up cherokee, wilma learned to be proud of her heritage. but moving from oklahoma’s rocky mountains to san francisco made her realize how unfairly native americans were treated. as an adult, wilma became a leader fighting for native american rights. she made history as the first woman elected as principal chief of the cherokee nation. this book features stylish illustrations and extra facts, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of wilma mankiller. (this book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)

the kaarem wind chime raise collar silk top is a slightly tapered raised collar cropped top.

the wind chime top runs true to size and is 100% raw silk. we recommend gentle wash + hang to dry or dry clean.

please note: this is a pre-loved item. gently used — item is previously worn, does not have original tags. does have a spot of slight discoloration. 

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this beautifully designed clothbound book brings together the 'Palabrarmas' series by the chilean-born artist, poet and activist cecilia vicuña (born 1948).

images of these works―each a powerful juxtaposition of color, poetry and politics―appear alongside new essays and historical references chosen with the artist. palabrarmas, a neologism that translates to "word weapons" or "word arms," imagine new ways of seeing language. taking the form of collages, silkscreens, drawings, poems, fabric banners, cutouts, mixed-media installations and street actions, vicuña’s palabarmas bring together her work in poetry, activism and visual art. each one unpacks and deconstructs single words to reveal other words hiding within them, allowing new meanings to emerge.

the artist began making these visual anagrams while in exile in london and bogotá after the pinochet-led coup of 1973 in chile, and has always seen them as a form of liberation―as a way to "open up minds by opening up words," as she puts it. the palabarmas have taken on new relevance in today’s political climate, and appeared on the streets during chile’s 2019 revolution as protest signs. this book presents a range of palabrarmas in color for the first time, with new essays by mónica de la torre, carla macchiavello, cecilia vicuña and jeanne gerrity, and reprinted texts by rené daumal, robert randall and simón rodríguez.

zami: a new spelling of my name: the term "zami" comes from the carriacou word for women working together as friends, lovers, and companions. in this honest and poetic work, audre lorde reflects on the women who shaped her life and the communities that nurtured her growth. blending biography, myth, and history, lorde creates a new genre she calls "biomythography"—chronicling her journey from childhood in harlem through adulthood. a deeply introspective portrait of identity, love, and the power of chosen family.  

the alabama chanin zero waste helton skirt is soft, stretchy, and figure-flattering. It offers a slim fit at the hip with a slight flare to the knee. made up of pieces of Alabama Chanin's organic cotton waffle fabric in vetiver, wax, and natural, the skirt also features hand-painted details, lightweight jersey trim at the hem, and a satin-smooth, wide elastic waistband. herringbone stitching provides embellishment and stretch throughout.

the helton skirt is hand sewn and runs true to size, measures approximately 25" in length. it is 100% organic cotton waffle knit. we recommend gentle wash + hang to dry.

alabama chanin garments are made in florence, alabama by both an in-house production team and contracted community makers.

zero waste blocks offers a modern, sustainable approach to sewing, teaching you how to create a scandi-style collection of 20 garments without wasting fabric or paper. using the innovative ‘paperless’ method of zero waste pattern cutting, you’ll strategically plan your pattern pieces to eliminate both textile and paper waste. this unique technique is perfect for those who want to learn self-drafting and make eco-friendly clothing.

the book introduces 5 simple zero waste pattern blocks—t-shirt, skirt, tank top, shirt, and trousers—which can be transformed into 15 additional designs through small modifications or by mixing and matching. with clear pattern layout instructions and templates, sizes range from uk 6–30/us 2–26. once you’ve mastered the basics, the design possibilities are endless.