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Recycled Synthetics are not what you think they are and why?
Our Folklove journey to becoming a clothing business has so had many learning curves, stops and backflips, but all through this journey we have maintained that we are only sourcing natural fibres that are ethically and sustainably sourced, the welfare...
Folklove Connections
At the core of Folklove's philosophy, is to encourage women to connect to each other, to share, their journeys, experiences, wisdom, spirit, joy. That deep felt wisdom that comes through the passage of puberty, adulthood, motherhood, menopause and retirement. We...
Why we don't use Labels at Folklove
Labels scratching your back and neck, irritating synthetics again Labels scratching you underarm or hip I've never been a fan of labels, always cut them off straight away, So I decided not to use labels on my products, none of...
Positive Body Image - Celebrate the body you have
Positive Body Image is a big topic and the one that we all need to check-in on! Our bodies really are absolutely amazing - the way they carry on functioning without us doing much at all, we can eat good food,...
What is Ethical Clothing and why such ethics in fashion?
At Folklove, we are on our way to becoming accredited with the ECA as an Ethical clothing maker and very proud of our journey to here so far. The realisation that cheap clothing is not cheap at all, that there...
Natural Fibres for Natural Beings - Never buy or wear Synthetics Again
We are natural beings so it makes sense that we wear natural fibres that breathe and allow the trapped heat to move away from the body when hot and retain that heat when we are cold, that is a simple...
Meet the Maker and Shaker
Folklove was created to fill a gap in the fashion marketplace lovers of slow, long term fashion, natural fibres that soften and last the journey, then turned into recyclable pieces. Folklove reflects the lifestyle of the many gentle Folk that Love...
Folklove Apothecary - Natural Products for your Mind, Body and Soul Home
FOLKLOVE APOTHECARY - COMING VERY SOON! MADE AND SOURCED IN AUSTRALIA FROM ALL NATURAL PRODUCTS OFFERING A WAY OF FINDING THE NATURAL PRODUCTS JUST FOR YOU  As the name infers, we at Folklove are true Nature Lovers dedicated to making...
Folklove's Permaculture Gardening Blog
Folklove is grounded in permaculture gardening!  My studio is literally surrounded by Trees, Flowers and Bees, I am inspired by Nature, by the everchanging seasons, perfect forms and shapes of all the seeds, leaves and fruits that grow and yes...
How we hand make our clothes
Welcome to the Folklove Shoebox Studio -The place where all the creative energies flow right here in the Snowy Mountains! Our studio is a place of happiness, designed in mind to make the wearers happy too! We love all kinds...
Too Much Plastic in the World?
At Folklove we love natural products that are reusable, repurposeful and offer long term uses. We also love the soil we live upon so much we decided not to use plastic- not at all - surprising ? We have always...
Menopausal Madness - finding your space & connecting to the change
Who would have thought that Menopause could be such a different experience for everyone, even men experience Andropause.... This is a time when old ways and habits are no longer of use, changes in body shape, temperatures fluctuate, brain fog,...
RePurposing Clothes and Fabrics into a New Life
A Folklove we love finding new ways to repurpose our clothes into new items of use and purpose! Although we do have pieces that are several years old, some 5 -9 year old dresses that still look gorgeous even now!...
Body Measurement Chart - which one are you?
At Folklove we created a very different sizing  that reflected our Corporate Hippies and Menopausal Mamas in creating loosely tailored items that do not hug the body, but instead drape beautifully, designs to fit all shapes and sizes We are...