{"title":"MELO","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a kind, botanical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfused pieces, sustainably handmade with natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt MELO handmades, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplant matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand fibre come together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the most wonderful natural alchemic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprocess to create one of a kind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade textile goods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Pigments are carefully coaxed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esustainably \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esourced botanicals and food waste to colour fibres and textiles using a variety of techniques such as vat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edyeing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto achieve solid hues, creating resist patterns with shibori and imprinting with flowers and foliage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrough water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewise bundle dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece is small batch, hand dyed and handmade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eody in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eher Sydney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebased home studio, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eso each one is truly unique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand cannot be replicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality handcrafted products, MELO handmades is also committed to a sustainable lifestyle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrough a mindful, making process. Strong emphasis is placed on a transparent provenance of dye \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematerials, which are foraged c\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonscientiously without disrupting the natural landscape or collected from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocal florists and kitchens to breathe a second life to food and floral waste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly non\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etoxic metal salts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand natural pigments are used in the dyeing process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eso not only is it bette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003er for the environment, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso safer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor the consumer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompared to conventional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, factory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.melohandmades.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.melohandmades.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melo.handmades\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melo.handmades\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MELOhandmades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MELOhandmades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zero-waste-botanically-dyed-silk-scrunchie","title":"Zero Waste Botanically Dyed Silk Scrunchie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of a kind, botanical infused silk scrunchies made with reclaimed silk and dyed with sustainably sourced Australian plants. A lovely everyday accessory that adds a pop of colour without the effort, it’s also great for stacking up with bracelets for an effortless boho vibe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilk’s protein fibre structure also helps to maintain healthy hair and tame curls by retaining hair moisture and preventing hair breakage, making this a thoughtful and beautiful gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDyed with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Indigo - homegrown Japanese indigo leaves\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaspberry - madder root, raspberry leaf, cochineal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEucalypt Mix - gum blossom, mixed eucalyptus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeadow - Indigo \u0026amp; homegrown coreopsis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. 1¾” (5cm) wide, max. 8” (20cm) long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOnly non-toxic metal salts and natural pigments are used in my dyeing process, so the end product is not only kinder to the environment compared to conventional dyeing methods, but also safer and gentler on your skin. Each leaf and petal I use is also sourced conscientiously - I grow what I can in my are either grown in my home garden, gather mindfully in Sydney suburbs or collect kitchen and floral waste from local businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEach item is handmade and one of a kind, so your scrunchie will be entirely unique and different from the one pictured. 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Suitable for both adults and children (with supervision), they make the perfect stocking stuffers for a colour-loving crafter or a DIY enthusiast. No experience is needed, just a few simple tools and a little time on your hands, this DIY kit has been created to spread the love of handmade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-mordanted dye blank (option of 45cm square scarf or set of 2 scrunchies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric strips for wrapping your bundle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDye materials: ground madder root, lac extract, dried avocado skins, red \u0026amp; brown onion skins, native Australian plant mix (includes eucalyptus, wattle, paper daisies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step instruction sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatex free gloves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MELO","offers":[{"title":"Silk Scrunchies (set of 2)","offer_id":44793774669975,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silk scarf (45 cm square)","offer_id":44793774702743,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5613\/3511\/files\/F258C5D9-4DB3-4D26-89FE-25F1DB7FD9EC.jpg?v=1731476038"},{"product_id":"cotton-foliage-baby-onesie","title":"Cotton Foliage Baby Onesie","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e100% cotton jersey baby onesies, naturally dyed in Sydney. 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