Rob Greenfield Instagram – This is my entire wardrobe.
18 items – 4 shirts, 2 shorts, 1 pants, long underwear top and bottom, shawl, hat, cowl, wool booties, moccasins, 3 pairs of socks and a bag.
All hand made. All natural fiber. All naturally dyed.
Just as a deer could fall to the forest floor and return to the soil, so could I in these natural clothes.
Wool, linen, cotton, deer leather and sinew and wood are the materials.
Black walnut, indigo, weld, turmeric and iron rust are the dyes.
It’s been a year since the first item was completed and 3 months since I shedded my last clothing from my former life.
I can’t say it’s all been easy. Both shorts have ripped in the butt area and the soles of the shoes have already worn through. Many of the clothes were made too small and seams are breaking where they are too tight. They aren’t the most comfortable clothes I’ve ever worn… But this is all part of the experiment in reconnecting with Earth. I am elated for the trials and tribulations of it all. To live in harmony with Earth is to repair, to rethink and to reconstruct my possessions, my mind and all of my relations.
My wardrobe is not fully complete, and I am calling out to the community for a few items!
To keep my nose and head from burning I am seeking a sun hat. Felted wool or woven plants are my ideal materials, but I’m exploring the world of covering my head with the gifts of Earth!
For warmth, I am seeking a wool sweater. Is there anyone with a homemade, natural fiber and naturally dyed sweater I could buy or borrow until this fall? Or someone who could make one this month? I can source and provide the local yarn!
For soles for my shoes, I am seeking thick, naturally tanned leather as well as some sinew. I only need small chunks, so scraps could do. I’d also love to hear any experiences with long-lasting natural soles!
To make padding for my backpack straps, I need some wool roving.
I’m happy to purchase, trade, or receive as gifts for those who operate in a non-linear, more circular giving system like I do!
Love,
Robin
Photo by Greg Sachs @sachsquatchinthewild
Learn all about my journey to natural clothes at robingreenfield.org/clothes | Posted on 06/Jul/2024 21:23:38
