Check out this great piece on how fashion and social entrepreneurship intersect for the Ricefield Collective:

Ricefield began when Meredith first traveled to Uhaj, Banaue, Philippines as part of her research. Uhaj is nestled amongst the Rice Terraces of The Philippines, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meredith was studying the local poetry traditions of the region and between work sessions chatted with Jean, a local laundress at the inn where Meredith was staying. Meredith and Jean spoke about Jean’s life and the challenges Jean faced in the area. Meredith was often knitting while they were chatting, and she showed Jean some basic techniques. Jean quickly took to the skill and she suggested that Meredith teach other women how to knit when Meredith returned to Uhaj next summer.

While Meredith was excited about the prospect of working with local women in Uhaj she had no idea the depth of their commitment until she returned next summer.

Read the full article here, and don’t forget to check out the Ricefield Collective shop! Until Thanksgiving, 10% of all Ricefield Collective sales will go towards relief efforts for the victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan.