e-news april 2007
In this issue:
We were recently asked "... there are so many fair trade web site shops these days, how can I trust adila, is what it says it is?" We liked being asked, because it gave us a chance to say what WE know and maybe YOU don't?
We personally source and purchase all adila products directly from the producer, we NEVER buy from other suppliers. This way we know first hand who, where and how, your wrap? earrings? bag? were produced. We're not a FACELESS web site, various pages (blog, our designers, sponsored project, newsletters and press) INVOLVE you in your purchase. We all have names and roles, both the UK team and the SA producers. If you have a question? you can ask the ACTUAL person who knows the answer. This is how you can be SURE we are fair trade and eco-friendly, and this is a reminder of the UK team ...
John (web wizard) just back from Boston, where he learnt he is actually pretty good at web site design. Louisa (buyer) flew in from South Africa, then left for the USA. David, best dressed (designer) in the world, returned from Cyprus, fresh and pressed of course! Paul in (packing) who moonlights as something BIG in the environment world? ...is not at his packing bench again! Julie (marketing/product development) had a great time in Naples, Andrew (photographer/philosopher) is in Spain, planning his retirement amongst the olive groves.
Conventional group? no, but then adila's not about old ways of working, it's people and technology combined, and it works really well!
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handmade packaging creates employment ...
How many glossy magazines have you tossed in the recycle bin? but with a little bit of imagination and a lot of skill, they can be given a second life.
Our new packaging/gift boxes do a lot more than make unwrapping your purchase that little bit special. It also means that the Kunye project have been able to employ a new craft person.
Phindiwe joined the team this year and works together with Bronwyn creating gorgeous, functional, works of art.
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beverley price ... !
We are excited to announce that renowned international jewellery designer Beverley Price will be joining the adila collection. We will launch with a 'classic line' of Beverly's most loved designs, shortly followed by an 'exclusive' adila range.
Iconic imagery and clever use of raw materials creates bracelets, necklaces and earrings that make a statement! Fair trade and funky!
Image left: Necklace from the Frida Kahlo range (Mexican painter 1907-1954) £26.00 matching earrings £9.00.
To request a preview of other designs, or pre-order your chosen piece, click here.
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product of the month ...
Our 'funky plastic' range evokes a feeling of spring, celebration and fun. So step out this season with a new, original, eco-friendly, hand woven bag or purse. Offered at 25% discount throughout the month of April ...
Click to view your preferred style...
poppy purse | millie | darcy | betty | blossom | missy | scarlet | polly ...
*due to the re-cycling production process of the 'funky plastic' range, main body colours will vary.
Email or call if a particular colourway is preferred.
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late additions to the e-art exhibition by altaf kramer ...
Six canvases by Dutch artist Altaf Kramer were late arrivals, and have been added to the e-art exhibition, click to view.
To request further images or information about altaf and his work click here ...
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