Cottons for our hand smocked blouses are 100% organic and are made in Turkey. Farming and processing take place in the same region. It is so-called Aegean organic cotton, which is grown and processed in the region south-east of Izmir. The fabric is mercerized, which improves tear strength, reduces fabric shrinkage, and imparts a silk-like luster.

In the cultivation of organic cotton, no pesticides are used, natural enemies (insects) are combated in an environmentally friendly manner. Weeds are not sprayed but removed mechanically or manually. Picking the cotton balls is done manually, without defoliating the plant first. GMO is forbidden.

In addition, much attention is paid to the necessary restoration of the soil (through natural fertilization) and to water management.