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Unit 9 Market Research                 This project led me to produce 11 woven samples inspired by photographs from my month- long stay in Ibiza as well as the the yogic hippie lifestyle that so many of the individuals that live in Ibiza have. I’ve taken secondary inspiration from books such as ‘The History of Yoga’ by LIFE Magazine, ‘Be Here Now’ by Ram Dass and a key book of photographs from 1970’s Ibiza Old Town called ‘Ibiza/ Eivissa 1970’ by Jaume Balanya. In addition to this I also found old rave posters from Pacha Flower Power which was the original club that started the rave scene in 1973, followed closely by Amnesia in 1976, and the colours that I extracted from these vintage posters have amplified the kaleidoscopic colour palette that I now have. My intention was to create yoga equipment such as meditation cushions and yoga mats for individuals around the age of 18- 45 that practice yoga frequently and who are looking for a handmade, sustainable alternative to yoga mats and cushions that populate the market. In my visualisation my customer is someone who works part-time in Ibiza as an interior designer, takes care of her own health and her family (if applicable) and uses her free time to go to yoga and meditation classes in the North of Ibiza, but frequents the South in Ibiza Old Town. She chooses to live a laid-back lifestyle by the beach and wants a yoga mat that’s made of majority natural fibres, durable enough for use on the sand and that looks beautiful, influenced by the hippie life in Ibiza that she has always aspired to have. ‘Hippie’ - A free-spirited, loving individual of unconventional appearance associated with a subculture involving a rejection of conventional values, being a moral advocate for peace and love and open to the use of hallucinogenic drugs to heighten their conscience and therefore shaping their outlook on the world.I have also done secondary research into what yoga mats and yoga equipment are selling most at the moment in Ibiza and the most common ones were the pieces which used sustainable materials such as hemp and jute, for example by companies such as Yogamatters and GAIAyoga. Their colour palettes and passion for sustainability stood out to me and made me want to create something similar but with a handmade twist. I researched into using Ibicencan jute and managed to buy some when I was over there, so I incorporated jute into at least 3 of my samples to add the natural fibre into my work to give a textured feel to the mat / meditation cushion. I researched and found that hemp and jute buckwheat meditation bolsters were popular among yogi’s so using natural fibres as well as recycled fibres from previous projects (majority are recycled in my project as a have an abundance of leftover threads at home). Properties of jute: 100% bio-degradable recyclable and thus environmentally friendly, a natural fibre with a golden silky shine, the second most important and widely cultivated vegetable fibre after cotton, high tensile strength with low extensibility. The primary shops I researched into were Yogamatters, Lululemon, Pangaia and GAIAyoga as I admire all of their philosophies for pioneering new biotechnology to create more sustainable fabrics (note most poignantly PANGAIA) and their priority for the wellness and health of their customers- this is the mark I want to make. In addition to this, I wanted to prioritise colour as a means of expressing the energy of the island, so I had to do this through using recycle threads from previous projects as well as deadstock threads for my weft. My favourite one I found online was from Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/896074931/recycled-handwoven-mat-for-yoga-pilates?ref=shop_review?ref=reviews) which was handmade out of recycled threads which mirrored what I incorporated into my final samples. As well as using recycled threads I also used fresh alpaca wool which I dyed with hibiscus salt from Ses Salines in the South of Ibiza (Salt Flats in Ibiza- see secondary research in sketchbook). I believe using these threads in my weft from the Ibizan alpaca farm (who also conduct yoga lessons with the alpacas) will touch Ibizan residents and encourage them to buy my samples as it gives a more ethical touch to my work knowing that the animals are being treated well and taken care of. Properties of alpaca wool: It's hypoallergenic, ethical, sustainable, eco-friendly in an undyed state (unless naturally dyed), anti-bacterial, super strong strength, warmer than sheep's wool and it resists pilling.

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Unit 9 Market Research                 This project led me to produce 11 woven samples inspired by photographs from my month- long stay in Ibiza as well as the the yogic hippie lifestyle that so many of the individuals that live in Ibiza have. I’ve taken secondary inspiration from books such as ‘The History of Yoga’ by LIFE Magazine, ‘Be Here Now’ by Ram Dass and a key book of photographs from 1970’s Ibiza Old Town called ‘Ibiza/ Eivissa 1970’ by Jaume Balanya. In addition to this I also found old rave posters from Pacha Flower Power which was the original club that started the rave scene in 1973, followed closely by Amnesia in 1976, and the colours that I extracted from these vintage posters have amplified the kaleidoscopic colour palette that I now have. My intention was to create yoga equipment such as meditation cushions and yoga mats for individuals around the age of 18- 45 that practice yoga frequently and who are looking for a handmade, sustainable alternative to yoga mats and cushions that populate the market. In my visualisation my customer is someone who works part-time in Ibiza as an interior designer, takes care of her own health and her family (if applicable) and uses her free time to go to yoga and meditation classes in the North of Ibiza, but frequents the South in Ibiza Old Town. She chooses to live a laid-back lifestyle by the beach and wants a yoga mat that’s made of majority natural fibres, durable enough for use on the sand and that looks beautiful, influenced by the hippie life in Ibiza that she has always aspired to have. ‘Hippie’ - A free-spirited, loving individual of unconventional appearance associated with a subculture involving a rejection of conventional values, being a moral advocate for peace and love and open to the use of hallucinogenic drugs to heighten their conscience and therefore shaping their outlook on the world.I have also done secondary research into what yoga mats and yoga equipment are selling most at the moment in Ibiza and the most common ones were the pieces which used sustainable materials such as hemp and jute, for example by companies such as Yogamatters and GAIAyoga. Their colour palettes and passion for sustainability stood out to me and made me want to create something similar but with a handmade twist. I researched into using Ibicencan jute and managed to buy some when I was over there, so I incorporated jute into at least 3 of my samples to add the natural fibre into my work to give a textured feel to the mat / meditation cushion. I researched and found that hemp and jute buckwheat meditation bolsters were popular among yogi’s so using natural fibres as well as recycled fibres from previous projects (majority are recycled in my project as a have an abundance of leftover threads at home). Properties of jute: 100% bio-degradable recyclable and thus environmentally friendly, a natural fibre with a golden silky shine, the second most important and widely cultivated vegetable fibre after cotton, high tensile strength with low extensibility. The primary shops I researched into were Yogamatters, Lululemon, Pangaia and GAIAyoga as I admire all of their philosophies for pioneering new biotechnology to create more sustainable fabrics (note most poignantly PANGAIA) and their priority for the wellness and health of their customers- this is the mark I want to make. In addition to this, I wanted to prioritise colour as a means of expressing the energy of the island, so I had to do this through using recycle threads from previous projects as well as deadstock threads for my weft. My favourite one I found online was from Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/896074931/recycled-handwoven-mat-for-yoga-pilates?ref=shop_review?ref=reviews) which was handmade out of recycled threads which mirrored what I incorporated into my final samples. As well as using recycled threads I also used fresh alpaca wool which I dyed with hibiscus salt from Ses Salines in the South of Ibiza (Salt Flats in Ibiza- see secondary research in sketchbook). I believe using these threads in my weft from the Ibizan alpaca farm (who also conduct yoga lessons with the alpacas) will touch Ibizan residents and encourage them to buy my samples as it gives a more ethical touch to my work knowing that the animals are being treated well and taken care of. Properties of alpaca wool: It's hypoallergenic, ethical, sustainable, eco-friendly in an undyed state (unless naturally dyed), anti-bacterial, super strong strength, warmer than sheep's wool and it resists pilling.

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During the mid-70s and late 80s, instead of being overrun by tourists getting dressed up in their best pair of shorts to hurl $15 at a luminous bottle of drink in Pacha, Ibiza Town was full of beautiful European people wearing weird clothes and dancing...

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2. August 2019

Back in the 1960s, Ibiza was the hotspot for all hippie in the Mediterranean and THE place to be for flower people, dropouts and bohemians, who settled on this paradisiac and mystical island to live a life full of self-determination, freedom and peace.

Far away from today's hustle and bustle you can still find spiritual and magical places on the island. The earlier hippie culture has left its marks and parts of its traditions have been preserved on the island. In the following article we summarized Ibiza´s best hippie spots for you.
Hippie markets
Due to that the most hippies are creative minds they trade in objects that they crafted according to their needs of their lifestyles. Over the years the so called hippie markets became very popular and a ramble across these markets is almost mandatory. They are one site where the hippie culture lives on and disperse over the entire island offering a wide range of fashion, jewelry, art and handicrafts. From crockery to wind chimes, from flower power accessories to antiques, Ibiza likes it color- and playful.

Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm artisans from all over the world offer anything a hippie heart desires. Once founded in 1973 by a few local artists it grew over the decades to the largest hippie market of the island with more than 500 booths. Besides the selling stands you'll find many restaurants with diversified food. At the so called "Calle de los artesanos" you can watch artists manufacture their products and enjoy live music and performances at the "La carpa" - tent. Street performer, musicians and also workshops for children complete the program.

Another institution is Las Dalias in San Carlos. This market was born in 1985 and opens its gates every Saturday all year round. Besides shopping and a range of culinary spots that will satisfy your cravings, you can enjoy a massage or get a little future sight. Musical accompaniment will be provided by the dj's of Las Dalias at the "Soul Bar" in the afternoon. In addition to that there is a night market in the summer season, which takes place every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am. It is less big and feels more cozy and a kind of mystical through the different lights and colors of the illuminated booths. Here you'll find local arts exclusively featured on these night markets.

A very special event for all the hippie era lovers is definitely the Namasté Festival every Wednesday. The combination of oriental decoration, sounds from all over the world, good energy and lots of Ibiza vibes makes it that special.
Boho fashion and Ibiza Styles
World Family Ibiza is a family business selling handmade boho fashion. With now 3 stores on the island, they offering accessories from materials of different cultures, a combination of leather and embroidery which they have collected on their family trips. The store "In The Campo" is located in the middle of the nature nearby San Carles.

Ashalak Ibiza is a boho fashion brand with a little store in San Carles. They represent the free spirit of Ibiza with their colorful and unique creations made with love and from fabrics they have collected from all over the world.
Hippie bars
Anita's Bar is located in the north-east of Ibiza, in Sant Carles. This little historical bar was an important meeting point in the hippie era including rentable mail boxes and a telephone booth which the people could stay in touch with the outside world

or just come together and have a chat. Nowadays Anita's Bar has not lost its charme and is very popular for its homemade herbal liqueur and good tapas to reasonable prices.

A visit at Bar Costa brings you to Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, a picturesque village in the upcountry of Ibiza, where a lot of artists have been settled, such as musicians, sculptors and painters. Their art spread throughout the village and decorate also the walls of Bar Costa where they were formerly used as an instrument of payment. Bar Costa is well-known for their ham specialities, like Serano or Iberico bocadillos.

The lovely Comidas Bar San Juan is located in Ibiza's old town. It is named by the birthplace of the owner and comes from the original idea to bring together the indigenous people with the hippies to get to know each other better. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively and the food is simple but super fresh.
Hippie beaches
The most famous hippie beach on Ibiza is Cala Benirrás on the northwest side of the island. This place gained fame because of its stunning sunsets and the drum sessions hosted by local artists celebrating the end of the day. The highlight happens every sunday evening when the session is attended by hundreds of curious spectators. Fire and performance artists of any kind are joining the spectacle. You can also find a little hippie market at the nearby beach restaurant Elements. Make sure to arrive early because it can get very crowded, especially in high season.

In Ibiza you can also find a few beaches, where nudism lovers find their right spot, such as Aguas Blancas in the northeast with its adorable Chiringuito. This family owned location looks almost the same like in den 1970s. It belongs to a little hostal above the beach, the Hostal Sa Plana which is a homely hideaway. Another naturism beach you'll find near Playa d'en Bossa named

Es Cavallet, nearby the reserve Ses Salines . If the weather is good you can even see Ibiza´s sister island Formentera.
Magical & spiritual places
In search of magic and spirituality the hippies have found their places on the island.

The area around Es Vedrá and the so called Bay of Atlantis are the most significant spots. Located in the southwest of the island, the two rocks of Es Vedrá rises majestically out of the sea and you can feel its magic especially during sunset.

The rock is known for a lot of myths such as that it is the last visible part of Atlantis.

Sa Pedrera (Atlantis) is another magical spot and became a meeting point for gypsy souls and free spirits from all over the world. The square rock formations along the bay were created in the 16th century by stone mining, but for the hippies these stones are part of the sunken city Atlantis to which they felt very attracted.

Es Amunts is a nature reserve in the north of Ibiza which occupies a quarter of the island area. A wild beauty with fields, torrents, mountains and cliffs where landscape, customs and traditions of the island are best preserved.

It is the right place for getting in contact with nature and a magnet for free spirits.

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Last Updated on July 20, 2022

On the hunt for new sustainable yoga mats? Believe it or not, the yoga mat is a fairly new invention which started to catch on in the 1980s.

Beginning in India, Yoga was first practiced on grass. But for advanced moves additional padding was needed, so early yogis used deer and tiger skins for most of their asanas.

Now, the conventional yoga mat you'll find in stores is typically made from flexible plastic, aka polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ). However, this material is questionable due to its environmental impact (more on that later) and typically hard to recycle.

While in theory PVC can be recycled, there has to be a demand for the raw material or it won't be profitable. There's also the problem of contaminants like plasticizers, dyes and dirt from constant use that make PVC yoga mats undesirable to recyclers.

If you do already own a PVC yoga mat, try to upcycle it into under-knee padding for gardening, or add it beneath a sleeping bag to further soften a surface. Otherwise, your best option is to choose a sustainable yoga mat.

If you're interested in finding green yoga mats, the good news is you have a lot of options to choose from. I've rounded up the best sustainable yoga mats on the market. Just keep in mind, using what you have is always the best option!

are yoga mats bad for the environment?

Many conventional yoga mats are made from plastic, specifically polyvinyl chloride (PVC), aka plastic resin #3 which is hard to recycle.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculates that 910,000 tons of PVC waste are generated annually, but less than a quarter of 1 percent is recovered for recycling.

PVC is chemically manipulated during production to get that flexible plastic the industry loves. Unfortunately, these additives and PVC's inherent chlorine content complicate the recycling process for this plastic.

These chemicals usually include phthalates, which has a controversial background and may have adverse health effects.

According to a recent study, chronic exposure to phthalates can adversely influence the endocrine system and functioning of multiple organs. This may cause negative long-term impacts on the success of pregnancy, child growth and development, and reproductive systems in both young children and adolescents.

While occasionally using a PVC yoga mat isn't so bad, you might want to choose a different material if you're able to, like natural rubber, jute, organic cotton or cork.

can you recycle yoga mats?

Most PVC yoga mats are not recyclable curbside either. The NY Times did a whole expose on how yoga mats aren't recycled - and what to do with your old ones.

Not every recycling facility is capable of recycling PVC, so you'll have to double check what your local recycling laws say. You can do this by visiting your local .gov or searching Earth911's database.

It's worth noting PVC isn't always a profitable material to recycle either - and recycling is a business after all. If no one is interested in buying the raw material, recycling facilities will lose money and deem the material worthless.

Also, another recycling option is Manduka's LiveON program where you buy a new Manduka mat and choose to add the LiveON program to your purchase. When you receive your new Manduka mat, just place your old mat in the box and attach the included prepaid shipping label (they will accept any brand of yoga mat).

The mat will then go through a process of downcycling, where it gets recycled into other products, like carpet padding, solves of shoes, or animal shelter bedding.

You can also try upcycling or donating your old yoga mats. Reuse them on a picnic or at the beach, upcycle them into child safety flooring, or try donating it to a local retirement community (many of which run yoga classes and can use more mats). Local artists might also accept them for use in art projects.

what is the most eco-friendly yoga mat material?

The most eco-friendly yoga mat material is one that's made from natural or recycled materials. The best material for you will depend on your personal preferences, the ground area you're working with (carpeted floor? Outdoors?), and the type of exercises you'll be doing.

Many of the brands listed later in this post have yoga mat options suitable for both indoor and outdoor practice.

Also, if you like to feel the floor beneath you, opt for a thinner mat. If you need a little extra support, a thicker mat is best. However, keep in mind it's just a matter of preference.

For hot yoga, materials like cork are great because they're odor-free to begin with due to its breathable surface. Cork naturally inhibits bacteria, mold & fungal growth for continuous hygiene protection.

Some examples of sustainable materials for yoga mats:

Jute: Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant (Corchorus capsularis) and to a lesser extent from tossa jute. Yoga mats made with all-natural jute are typically good for hot yoga. Often blended with Polymer Environmental Resin (PER) for extra grip.

Natural rubber: Harvested straight from rubber trees. Manduka's eko line of yoga mats feature 99% latex-free, non-Amazon harvested, natural tree rubber.

Natural cork: Natural cork comes from cork oak forests, mostly grown in Portugal. These forests are biodiversity hotspots and the cork is made from the bark of the tree. The tree is never cut down and the bark grows back. Scoria, Yoloha and Urbivore all use cork in their yoga mats.

Organic or recycled cotton: Organic cotton doesn't use pesticides or fertilizers that may pollute waterways and damage soil. Recycled cotton ensures the resource intensive cotton crop doesn't go to waste through reuse. Oko Living, Abhinehkrafts and Brentwood Home use organic or recycle cotton in their mats.

Recycled plastic: Recycled plastic has a smaller carbon footprint than virgin materials. Sugamats makes yoga mats from recycled wetsuits, which otherwise would be landfilled.

are cork yoga mats environmentally friendly?

Yes, cork yoga mats are environmentally friendly, as long as they're made from natural cork. Natural cork comes from cork oak trees predominantly grown in Portugal. These cork oak forests are hotspots for biodiversity, and home to several endangered species like the Iberian Linx.

Natural cork is harvested skillfully by hand by removing the tree's bark. The tree is never harmed during this process, and the bark is allowed to grow back and regenerate. The harvesting process can be repeated around every nine years for over 200 years.

Plus, cork oak forests are vital carbon sinks, which help fight climate change. A well-managed cork forest can absorb over 20 million tons of CO2 each year.

For these reasons, purchasing a yoga mat made from natural cork is an environmentally friendly option (though there are several other sustainable materials too, like organic cotton, natural rubber, recycled plastic, etc.)

non-toxic and sustainable yoga mats

These 11 yoga mats get the going zero waste seal of approval. All of these brands offer yoga mats without PVC, and most of them give back to the planet through tree planting, recycling programs, and more.

I've gone ahead and highlighted some key features of each brand, but it isn't an exhaustive list. Be sure to check out their websites for more information.

To keep your mat clean, I recommend checking out my DIY yoga mat cleaner spray! It's easy to whip up and non-toxic.

Also, if you're a yoga enthusiast, make sure to stock up on some Tiger Balm - it's handy to have if you accidently pull a muscle or get sore after a workout. I always keep a spare in my gym bag!

So, would you give one of these sustainable yoga mats a try? Let me know in the comments below!

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Have you heard about Ibiza's famous hippy markets? They are one of the island's top attractions and a must-see for every holidaymaker. They are held all over the island, so wherever you stay, you will be able to enjoy a fabulous shopping experience.

The hippy markets have their origins in the 1960s. At that time, many hippies spent the winter in Asia, mostly in Goa in India or on Bali in Indonesia. From there, they brought back colourful hippy fashion and sold it on the markets in summer. Artisans, painters and designers also flocked to the island in those days to experience its unique atmosphere, freedom of expression and incredible light.

You still find an incredibly varied choice on the hippy markets today: inexpensive fashion and jewellery from Asia, but also many handicraft products such as leather goods and self-designed jewellery.

In addition to the hippy markets, there are also various artisan markets where local artists present and offer their self-made products. These range from ceramics and paintings to many imaginative souvenirs such as hand-crocheted baby shoes, homemade soap, painted stones and much, much more.

One of the largest artisan market is held on Saturdays in the charming village of San José in the southwest of the island.

Below is a list of all markets that take place around the island. Certain markets only open in the summer season while others are year-round and each has its own unique atmosphere. Just take a look and decide which one you'd like to visit!
Please note that dates and times may change during the year. We have provided websites where available, so please check before going.
Monday, Tuesday and Sunday

Las Dalias night market

Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the atmospheric night market, a more relaxed version of the famous Las Dalias hippy market on Saturdays. There are more than a hundred stands, chosen for their quality and originality. Specialities include hand-made clothing and jewellery, and artists showcase and sell their works.

A Moroccan tea tent, a juice bar and a pizza stand cater for your culinary needs and there are several bars and restaurants in the Las Dalias venue. Live music adds to the magical atmosphere and on Sundays, DJs play in the outside bar; visitors of all ages dance under the stars, later in the night continuing in the intimate cool club of Las Dalias, Akasha.

Read also our review Las Dalias hippy market: A treasure trove of experiences.

Where: in and around the multi-purpose venue Las Dalias,shortly before the village of San Carlos in the north of the island

When: Monday, Tuesday and Sunday from June to September, 19:00 to 00:30

Wednesday

Es Canar True Hippy Market

We have visited it - read our latest review: Es Caná True Hippie Market: Ibiza's original hippy market is a handicrafts' heaven

Where: in the resort of Es Caná on the grounds of Club Cala Martina (previously Club Punta Arabí)

When: every Wednesday from April till October - April, May and October 10:00 to 18:00; June, July and September 10:00 to 19:00; August 10:00 to 20:00
Facebook: Es Canar True Hippie Market
Instagram: escanarhippiemarket

Thursday

Cala Llonga market

Small selection of local artisan stalls selling fashion accessories and silver jewellery set with precious gems.

There is also live music and the little fun fair of Cala Llonga is open too.

Where: on the promenade in the small resort of Cala Llonga

When: Thursday from May to October, 18:00 till midnight

San Rafael evening artisan market

A great weekly market with ceramics with traditional and contemporary designs as well as other artisan-made products. It's the only place on the island named an "area of interest" for handicrafts. There's also fruit from local orchards on sale.

Where: On the church square in the village of San Rafael, located in the centre of the island

When: every Thursday from the end of June to September, 19:30 to 23:00

Website: Muestra Artesanal de Sant Rafel
Please note: This market has not yet been confirmed for 2022
San Miguel artisan market

You are likely to find products that you won't find on other markets. In recent years, these have included photos printed onto wood, leather shoes created by a local designer, silk cloths and more.

At 19:15 there is a presentation of ball pagès, the traditional Ibizan folk dance, followed by live music.

Where: in the charming village of San Miguel in the north of the island, on the hill where the main church is located

When: every Thursday from June to September, 18:00 to 22:00

Friday

Santa Gertrudis artisan market

Small evening market in this lovely village in the centre of the island. Local artists showcase their work. You will find paintings, jewellery and lots of interesting self-made souvenirs like crocheted baby shoes.

It takes place in the beautiful village square in front of the church, which is lined with restaurants. Safe for children to run around, there is also a large playground. From June, live music adds to the magic atmosphere.

Where: in the village of Santa Gertrudis, one of the most beautiful on the island

When: every Friday from the end of May till September, from 19:00 to midnight

Saturday

Mercadillo Sant Jordi - car boot market

You can buy practically anything here: secondhand books, clothing, jewellery, plants and furniture at a market that's much loved by locals.

All kinds of bric-a-brac are here. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere and then relax in the bar with a drink or snack. At midday, an array of bongo players meet on the spectators' steps at this former horse trotting stadium for an incredible jamming session.

We have been there - read our review about the Mercadillo Sant Jordi.

Where: in Sant Jordi in the south of the island, in the , which used to be an active horse trotting stadium, at the south end of the village
Website: Mercadillo Sant Jordi
When: every Saturday all year round, 08:00 till 15:00

Hippy Market Las Dalias

There are several bars offering drinks and fresh juices plus Las Dalias Café serves tasty meals on its ivy-shaded terrace. Go early to avoid the crowds.

Find here our review with lots of detailed information: Las Dalias hippy market: A treasure trove of experiences.

Where: in and around the multi-purpose venue Las Daliasshortly before the village of San Carlos in the north of the island

When: every Saturday all year round. From April to October 10:00 to 20:00; from November to March 10:00 till 18:00. In summer it is also held in the evening on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday (see Las Dalias Night Market).

Forada Market

You will find stalls featuring local products. There is artwork and handicrafts of all types, with paintings, sculptures and ceramics. There are also, the local herb liqueur, perfumes, cosmetics and lots of other things.

There are also performances, live music and themed activities.

Where: in the car park of the Can Tixedo Art Café near San Rafael (see Google maps)

When: every Saturday all year round, 10:00 to 16:00

Facebook: Mercat de Forada

Ecological food and craft market San José

A market that promotes the traditions of Ibiza, with white stalls lining the roads of this lovely village in the southwest of the island. Some offer organic and "eco" products from the island, such as fruit, vegetables and or homemade pastries, whilst others sell handicrafts of all types like paintings, sculptures and ceramics.

Workshops offer ways of learning how to help nurture the environment, with ones on how to bake bread, make compost or grow herbs.

Many restaurants in the village also offer a special organic menu for lunch.

See this video from the San José local council.
Website: Mercat de Sant Josep
Where: in the centre of the charming village of San José, in front of the town hall

When: every Saturday from Easter to the end of October, 9:30 to 13:30

Sunday

Artisan market San Juan - Temporarily closed until further notice

From 12:00 noon, live bands play in the village square after the main church mass has ended. Attracting residents and island guests alike, the San Juan market has a very eclectic and lively vibe.

There are large parking areas at the northern end of the village, so if you enter the village from the southern entrance, drive straight through it to the northern end. You will be guided to free parking spots by the yellow-vested parking assistants.

Review with photos: San Juan Market

Where: in the centre of the small village of San Juan in the north of the island

When: every Sunday all year round, 09:00 to 16:00

Street and beach markets

During the summer season from May to October there are also street and beach markets selling handicrafts, arts, fashion, accessories, jewellery and many other things:

Ibiza Town - every evening in the narrow streets of the old port quarter La Marina from late afternoon till midnight

San Antonio - every evening, along the front of the harbour from 18:30 to midnight

Santa Eulalia - every day except Sundays in the Paseo S'Alamera, the small "Ramblas" leading down to the beach (May, June, October 9:00 to 14:00, July, August and September 9:00 to 22:00)

Playa d'en Bossa - every day and evening in the small pedestrian area in the centre of the resort

Figueretas - every day along the promenade from early evening

Cala Benirrás - all week apart from Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 21:00 right next to the beach

Formentera - find all markets in the text further below on the page Things to do on Formentera

Medieval festival

The Medieval festival is one of the highlights of the year. Just walk across the drawbridge into the fortified old town to step back in time with fire-eaters, pot makers, basket weavers and stilt-walkers. Numerous other activities, performances and stalls are put on.

Review with photos: Ibiza's Medieval Fair

Where: in the old walled town of Dalt Vila in Ibiza Town

When: each year on the second weekend of May

Christmas Markets

Las Dalias Christmas Market

Throughout the month of December, Las Dalias Restaurant is transformed into a Christmas Market. Warm snacks, mulled wine and a thriving local community make this a great meeting spot.

Where: in and around Las Dalias Café just before the village of San Carlos in the north of the island

When: each year from mid-December to 5 January (25 December and 1 January closed). Weekdays from 17:00 to 21:00; Saturdays from 10:00 to 21:00; Sundays from 15:00 to 21:00.

Christmas market in Ibiza Town

Up to 24 stalls selling hand-made and leather goods, jewellery, artisan products and lovely Christmas decorations on the Vara de Rey boulevard in the heart of town.

When: every day between 11:00 and 22:00 from the start of December to early January

Las Dalias Easter Market

At Easter, the Saturday daytime Las Dalias Hippy Market, which takes place on Saturday all year round, extends over the whole Easter weekend - perfect to browse the many stalls in the warm spring sun. This event is very popular with the locals and signals the arrival of the summer season when you will see many more market stands than in winter.

Where: in and around Las Dalias Café located just before the village of San Carlos in the north of the island

When: each year from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, each day from 10:00 until 19:00
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Have you heard about Ibiza's famous hippy markets? They are one of the island's top attractions and a must-see for every holidaymaker. They are held all over the island, so wherever you stay, you will be able to enjoy a fabulous shopping experience. The hippy markets have their origins in the 1960s.

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Since the 1930s, Ibiza has become a peaceful destination for some avant-garde European artists that were forced to run away from authoritarian regimes. On the island, they found a primitive space that unleashed their creativity.

And during the 60s and 70s, many Americans who wanted to get away from fighting the Vietnam War discovered in Ibiza a place in the Mediterranean that had remained isolated from tourism up until then.

Little by little, the island became one of the international refuges for the hippy movement. In this atmosphere overflowing with freedom and pertness is where the Adlib fashion was born, a comfortable and simple look that wanted women to make real conscience of their own body in order to be able to dress to their taste, without impositions.

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In the last decades, the island has turned into a refuge for artists from all around the planet who have chosen Ibiza as a place to live. They exhibit their work and sell it in the art galleries, markets, shops, handicraft workshops, etc. Ibiza is their source of inspiration.

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t's Friday afternoon in Ibiza, the sun is beating down and I've arrived at an old army barracks in the centre of the Spanish clubbing mecca for the inaugural Aniwa Gathering. It resembles a rave; the police, naturally, have already tried to close it down. But despite the troupes of hippies, decorative canopies and the totem pole demarcating the entrance, it is most definitely not a rave.

While the tech house superclubs prepare for another night of narcotics and vest-clad fist pumping, this is an event singing to a different tune. If you've ever wondered what happens when a former Brazilian model and a ex-director of a tech startup discover ayahuasca, then you've found your answer: they launch a foundation dedicated to the promotion of indigenous culture, start a festival and fly in 40 spiritual leaders from around the world to lead a series of talks, performances and ceremonies including the ritualistic sharing of cacao, the consumption of "plant medicine" and sweat lodges. Whatever your poison, Ibiza is always going to be an island of excess.

"I think Ibiza is a very magnetic place," says co-founder Vivien Vilela, who is from São Paolo, lived in London and spent a fair amount of time partying on the island in a "past life". "But now, instead of destroying our bodies we're healing. We're still dancing, but we're dancing to sacred chants; we're connecting as a community."

'Ibiza is a place where the most important people in the spiritual community come' ... Aniwa Gathering. Photograph: Amir Leron

After passing a man on a unicycle, sitting in on a talk by a member of the Peruvian Asháninka tribe, and watching a woman perform improvised cosmic wellness poetry while staring into the eyes of whomever wishes to have their soul sung to ("We think we haven't figured it out because ours is the only Instagram that isn't smiling," she sings while a young woman kneels before her, weeping), I sit down in a shady corner where Mexican native and Ibiza resident Javier, 46, and Swedish visitor Christian, 33, are sharing a spliff.

"Just as with the DJs, Ibiza is a place where the most important people in the spiritual community come," Javier tells me, when I ask why events like this still happen here. "There's three generations of spirituality. It's always coexisted with the clubs but this is the real soul of the island. The hippy dream is still alive."

For many, this will always be the "true Ibiza". It is over four decades since the hippies first laid foot there: a mix of artists, writers and Vietnam draft-dodgers who established the non-conforming spirit of psychedelic decadence that laid the foundations for the island to grow into one of the world's biggest and most lucrative clubbing destinations.

When the first clubs opened - like Pacha in 1973 and Amnesia in 1976 - resident DJs such as Alfredo played to this boho, free-spirited crowd, his selections generating the origins of the "Balearic beat" sound now synonymous with Ibiza: a louche, euphoric music that spans genres but finds commonality in its laidback eclecticism, blending touches of jazz, Latin, Italo, new wave, lounge music and much besides, from Grace Jones's pop-reggae to dreamy Ennio Morricone soundtracks.

Now, the dominant musical force in Ibiza is the ubiquitous digital pulse of tech house. From the moment you arrive at San Antonio airport, and all along the road into the city, you can see billboards for superstar DJs like David Guetta, Richie Hawtin or Calvin Harris. Thousands of clubbers throng within the smoke and lasers of high-priced, corporate-minded venues and, if they can afford it, buy their way into a VIP booth and look down from the mezzanine while sipping their way through a €2,000 bottle of Belvedere.

La Torre in Ibiza.

At a time when, for many, the homogenous club culture of the island has reached an overbearing peak, the hippy scene and the old-school Balearic beat bohemians have reasserted themselves as alternatives for a small but growing number of people travelling to the island for a more "traditional" experience.

If there's one place on the island where the Balearic spirit has found a home, it is Hostal La Torre, a politely chic, classically Mediterranean hotel overlooking the sea at Cap Negret, just north of San Antonio. You can enjoy a stunning sunset view while a carefully curated selection of DJs - DJ Harvey, Alfredo, Paul Davey from Leftfield - provide the soundtrack. "This is the opposite of the big clubs' VIP culture," resident DJ Pete Gooding tells me as the light begins to fade to the theme from Midnight Cowboy by John Barry. "It's the anti-Vegas side of Ibiza. No one is walking up to you with bottles of champagne and sparklers".

Bought three seasons ago by the family behind chillout joint Cafe Mambo (neighbour to the equally legendary Cafe Del Mar), La Torre has solidified its position within the Balearic revival thanks to its successful compilation albums, Hostal La Torre Volume 1 and 2, selected by Gooding and fellow resident Mark Barrott - two men with obsessive personalities dedicated to synching every sunset to the right track. Barrott's label, International Feel, has played a big role in the revival of classy electronic chillout music, a sound which has found new popularity in recent years thanks to labels such as Antinote and ESP Institute, and producers like Wolf Muller, Tornado Wallace, Nico Motte and DK.

DJ Alfredo playing at La Torre, Ibiza. Photograph: La Torre

As well as drawing in the hippies, its audience is wrapped up with those fuelling the rise of boutique listening joints such as Brilliant Corners and Spiritland in London. This summer, Ibiza gained a new club in this model, with the opening of Petit Pereyra, an audiophile restaurant and club in Talamanca that will host the DJs who helped define Ibiza, with residents including Pippi and Cesar de Melero playing vinyl on a bespoke Klipschorn hi-fi system in an exclusive clubhouse. Its owner, Eric-Jan Harmsen doesn't mince his words when describing his disdain for the superclubs or his lack of interest in attracting wealthy punters. "I am not in that business," he says. "I don't do marketing, I don't go for tourism, I'm the anti-guy."

Other established venues have also recently focused on appealing to a different crowd. Since it was taken over, five years ago, by Andy McKay and Dawn Hindle, the pair behind Ibiza Rocks, Pikes Hotel has been trying to rekindle the decadence of the 80s and early 90s.

"Back then, the most important people in the nightclubs were the freaks, beatniks and hippies," says McKay, reminiscing about a guy who used to wear a suitcase as an outfit, get into Manumission for free every night and dance on a podium. "Why? They were the life of the party. We want people to lose themselves. I do think that authentic Ibiza is about letting go."

Balearic warrior... DJ Harvey. Photograph: Alicia Canter

In terms of programming, this means takings things back to Balearic. DJ Harvey - who releases compilation The Sound of Mercury Rising this month on Pikes' new record label - plays on Mondays, while Sunday parties hosted by Mark and Sarah Broadbent foster a music policy designed to put off groups of tanked-up teens. Though entry to Pikes is free, the door policy means that younger punters will usually be turned away. "We still get complaints about the music," says Mark. "People come up to you and say: why aren't you playing house? You're ruining our holiday. But if you don't like that stuff, you shouldn't be there."

Other events prioritising the eclectic Ibizan spirit include Nightmares on Wax's Wax Da Jam and Acid Sundays, both held at the old hippy market Las Dalias. The names of these parties come up frequently among those attending Aniwa, along with one of the island's biggest success stories over the past year, Woomoon. "The best parties here are all built from micro-communities and have an element of spirituality," one girl tells me, and this, I'm told, is the essence of Woomoon, which blends together circus-style performances, art and dance, bringing something of the essence of Burning Man to the island. "People are looking for something different in Ibiza," says co-founder Doumi. "Less commercial, less superficial, more poetic."

Maintaining a connection to a deeper spirituality believed to emanate from the island is what motivates these events and those that attend them, whether it's seeking transcendence through an ayahuasca ceremony, dancing to cosmic rhythms under the moon or celebrating the emotional surge of a sunset to the sound of rare groove.

"If you look back into the history, it's always had that something." Mark Barrott tells me, as he explains how the music he makes on the island feels distinct from his productions made elsewhere. "People need magic ... and Ibiza has magic. Is there real magic, or is there imagined magic? You kinda don't want to know the answer."

Hostal La Torre is open all year, 8am-midnight. DJ Harvey's The Sound of Mercury Rising is out September 29 on Pikes Records. Learn more about Aniwa's future events at aniwa.co.

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'The hippie dream is still alive': how Ibiza went from techno to boho

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t's Friday afternoon in Ibiza, the sun is beating down and I've arrived at an old army barracks in the centre of the Spanish clubbing mecca for the inaugural Aniwa Gathering. It resembles a rave; the police, naturally, have already tried to close it down.

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Up until the sixties, Ibiza had been a quiet island. Its inhabitants had a reserved character and jealously guarded their traditions. They were beginning to come to terms with the fact that the tourists that were slowly starting to arrive, attracted by this paradise, were also making changes to their ways, as well as to the infrastructure of the island. They accepted these changes, as they in turn brought them an economic well-being they had never known before.

The arrival of the hippies, those "peluts", meaning long-haired, who were satisfied with very little, dressed funny, could live just anywhere, founded communes where everybody shared everything with everyone, and attached little importance to material things, was totally different
from anything the Ibizans had ever seen. The locals watched the strange scene more or less from a distance, respecting the newcomers' way of looking at the world.

But at the same time, those peluts produced big changes in the habits and the economy of the locals, since the tourists, who felt most curious about them, started to come more and more, wanting to see for themselves who they were and where they lived.

Most of the hippy communes clustered around the small village of Sant Carles de Peralta, especially in the village square, just outside the church, where they gathered every Saturday to exchange handicrafts and what few provisions they needed for a living.

Quickly these meetings drew the attention of both residents and tourists, and soon this trade became the hippy market. Any time of day you could see the hippies in Bar Ca n'Anneta, where

Anita treated them sometimes like a mother, other times as a friend. Because of the increase in the number of craftsmen and visitors, in 1973 the hippy market had to be moved to a more spacious venue, for which reason it has been held at Punta Arabí every summer until today.

Aguas Blancas was their favourite beach

Aguas Blancas became a nudist beach where the hippies played their music and danced, and on full moon nights went to watch the moon rise. Over the years they gradually 0moved to Benirras beach, and changed the moonrise for the sunset, which they contemplated to the sound of tambourines and drumbeats.

But the hippies were not just in San Carlos. You could find them in many other places of the island. They loved the San Miguel area, especially Bar Ca'n Sort, where they held exhibitions and cultural meetings, often offering outsiders the chance to try their macrobiotic food.

Another of their favourite haunts was Atlantis, near the beach of Cala D'Hort, where the natural pools, as much as a natural cave in the rocks, gave their imagination free play. They turned the area into a place of worship for Buddha, painting images on the walls.

The area comprises the Pirate's Tower (Torre des Savinar), with stunning views of magical Es Vedrá.

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The hippy movement slowly fizzled out with time, as people began to forget all about the Vietnam War, which had originally given ground to the displacement of so many in the so-called developed countries.

What is left today is a trend, a particular dressing style, and a way of living outside conventional norm. There are still many craftsmen selling their own products at the market, but many find their wares elsewhere. Apart from the Punta Arabí market, the largest one, there are several others, of which Las Dalias, in the garden of a restaurant in San Carlos, is without a doubt the most interesting. Every Saturday of the year, numerous craftsmen sell their products, as well as others which they procure from far-away countries in the winter: jewellery, clothes, decorative objects, etc.

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What Is Jute Fabric?

Jute fabric is a type of textile fiber made from the jute plant. While there are a few different botanical varieties of jute, one of the main species used to make jute fabric is Corchorus olitorius (white jute). However, another species of jute, called Corchorus capsularis (tossa jute) is considered to be superior even though it is harder to cultivate.

Cotton takes the title of most-produced plant-based fiber, but jute is a close second. While jute isn't very popular in the Western world, it is one of the primary textile fibers of India and neighboring countries. Jute plants grow to be over 10 feet high, and the fibers derived from these plants are harvested in a single long string. Therefore, jute fibers are among the longest natural textile fibers in the world.

Jute grows in similar conditions to rice, and this plant is best suited to warm areas that have annual monsoon seasons. This crop cannot grow in hard water, and ambient humidity level of approximately 80% are necessary for jute production.

History of Jute

Jute has been grown for textile purposes on the Indian subcontinent for at least 5,000 years. The earliest evidence for the production of this plant fiber dates to approximately 3000 BC, but it's entirely possible that the Indus valley civilization or preceding societies also cultivated jute for fiber purposes before this date.

Even though cotton production was also popular in India, jute played a more central role in the development of Indian society for the millennia preceding the effects of European colonialism. With the advent of British involvement in India, jute became a cash crop that helped fuel British colonial efforts.

While jute had also been grown in Scotland for several centuries, jute production in Bengal and other parts of India quickly overtook Scottish production. Due to the immense profits being made by jute barons in India, many Scottish jute producers emigrated to this British colony to partake in the jute boom.

Jute production remained a significant sector of the economy of the British Empire until the late 19th century, and after Indian independence, jute remained a major export of this region. With the advent of synthetic fibers, however, jute production slackened in the latter half of the 20th century, and it wasn't until the early 21st century that production of this plant fiber again became a major economic factor in Bengal, Bangladesh, and other areas of the Indian subcontinent.

Attributes of Jute

Jute is a relatively rough fiber, which means that it isn't well-suited for apparel applications unless it goes through an extensive production process. Instead, jute's roughness and durability make it ideal for industrial applications. Most types of jute fabric are loose with woven networks of thick yarn.

While jute absorbs water readily, it also dries quickly, and it is highly resistant to abrasion and stains. Being plant-based, however, jute biodegrades relatively quickly, and it isn't known for its long-term durability in outdoor applications.

Most types of jute fiber are light brown, but some off-white varieties also exist. Generally speaking, white forms of jute are considered to be inferior to brown forms, but white jute may be more useful for apparel applications.

Since it is thick and pliable, jute fiber is generally easy to work with, and since this fiber is long and shiny in its unprocessed state, manufacturing jute yarn is relatively easy. Jute is highly breathable, but it doesn't naturally retain much heat, which makes it an ideal apparel material for hot and humid climates.

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How Is Jute Fabric Made?

The production of jute fabric has remained largely the same for centuries. In most cases, mature jute stalks are harvested by hand, and they are then defoliated. Jute fibers can be derived from both the inner stem and the outer skin of the stalk.

A process called retting is used to remove the non-fibrous material from the stem and skin of the jute stalk. Retting softens the stalks and makes it possible to separate the fibrous material from the unusable material by hand.

After the jute stalk has been retted, it is possible to separate the long, silky fibers and comb them into long strings. These combed fibers can then be spun into yarn. While it's technically possible to make jute yarn with automated machines, most jute-producing communities still rely on analog spinning wheels for this process.

Once jute fiber has been spun into yarn, it may be subjected to a variety of chemical processes to dye it, provide it with water resistance, or make it fire-resistant. Then, the finished reels of jute fiber are shipped out to textile production facilities to be woven into apparel or industrial textiles.

In the case of jute apparel, a variety of softening techniques are used to make the finished apparel products more comfortable. Some manufacturers may agitate the jute yarn to reduce its roughness, or chemical techniques may be used to achieve the same effect. Jute fiber used for industrial purposes can generally be left in its original condition without using any softening techniques.

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How Is Jute Fabric Used?

Due to its rough texture, jute is not commonly used for apparel production. Recent advancements in jute processing, however, have made it possible to use this traditionally uncomfortable textile for certain types of garments. While it's still uncommon to find jute used in undergarments or apparel that makes direct contact with the skin, jute sweaters and light jackets are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide.

The traditional uses of jute, however, remain the most popular applications of this fiber. For instance, jute is synonymous with burlap, which has been used for centuries as an industrial material in the Western world. Burlap sacks have long been used to transport vegetables, fruits, and other goods, and burlap has also been used as an insulative material.

Jute also continues to be used in agricultural applications. It's common for jute fabric to return to its point of origin as a protective measure against erosion in jute and rice fields. This fabric is also used to make the protective wrappings around sapling roots when these juvenile trees are transplanted. Since jute is readily biodegradable, saplings can push their roots right through jute fabric bags without encountering any significant resistance.

Basic fibers made from jute are used in a variety of flooring applications. The fibrous backing of linoleum tile is generally made from jute, and this fiber may also be used to make rugs, carpeting, or other types of fibrous flooring.

Due to its roughness and durability, jute is popular in general homeware applications. For instance, this fabric is popular for upholstery (especially for outdoor furniture), and it is also used to make curtains and canvas. Intriguingly, jute is a major constituent of ghillie suits, which are advanced forms of camouflage that allow military combatants to blend into grassy or otherwise foliage-rich environments.

Where Is Jute Fabric Produced?

The majority of the world's jute is produced in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Specifically, 85% of jute production is localized to the Ganges River Delta, which spans throughout Bangladesh and the Bengal region of India.

While China doesn't produce as much jute as China or Bangladesh, it is still one of the world's largest jute producers. A variety of other Asian countries also produce jute including Thailand, Burma, and Bhutan.

The largest market for textiles, in general, is China, and jute fabrics are no exception. A large degree of the world's jute market remains localized to Asia, but countries like India and Bangladesh also export jute to the United States, the European Union, and other fertile markets throughout the Western and developing worlds.

How Much Does Jute Fabric Cost?

Jute fabric is one of the world's least expensive textiles. While artisan forms of jute may be more expensive, most types of this fabric cost around $1 per yard. This price is comparable to cotton, and it is significantly less expensive than many types of synthetic fabrics.

The most inexpensive way to purchase jute fabric is to work directly with a manufacturer in India, Bangladesh, or another jute-producing country. Taking this approach stimulates the local economy, and it empowers textile producers to overcome exploitative crop production paradigms.

What Different Types of Jute Fabric Are There?

While there are two main varieties of jute, these forms of this prominent textile fabric aren't the only types of jute in existence:

1. White Jute

White jute isn't anywhere near as popular as it once was, but historical records suggest that this fabric used to be the main textile used to clothe the common people of the Bengal region of India. As its name suggests, white jute is lighter in color than other strains of this fiber, but this type of jute is also less durable than its cousins.

2. Tossa Jute

Tossa jute is the main type of jute in production today. It is a hardy crop, and it yields more fiber than white jute. In color, tossa jute is more brown than off-white, and its fibers are just as long and strong as any other type of jute in existence.

3. Mesta Jute

Mesta jute is a hybrid of white jute and tossa jute. While this type of jute wasn't popular historically, political complications during India's tumultuous independence period led to the prominence of this type of jute's production.

4. Jute Cuttings

Jute cuttings are byproducts of jute production. They are the roughest and least desirable parts of the jute plant, but they can still be used to make rudimentary textiles.

How Does Jute Fabric Impact the Environment?

Jute has an overall positive impact on the environment. In fact, it is one of the few natural fibers that actually provides environmental benefits instead of being detrimental.

Both rice and jute are generally grown in the same areas since these crops require similar growing environments. While rice depletes the soil in which it is grown, jute production actually returns nutrients to the soil and helps retain soil moisture. Therefore, rice and jute are symbiotic crops, and growing these two agricultural products together diminishes the environmental impact of rice cultivation.

As with all types of fiber crop cultivation, however, there is both a right and a wrong way to cultivate jute. If jute is not grown sustainably by following basic practices like crop rotation, this crop could hurt the surrounding soil. While jute production generally does not necessitate the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, if cultivators of this crop use these toxic chemicals in their production processes, jute's environmental impact can rapidly become negative.

The Environmental Impact of Jute: Post-Production

Like all natural textile fibers, jute is biodegradable. Therefore, it does not accumulate in the environment, and it does not release microfibers, which continually cause more and more pollution of waterways and other aquatic ecosystems.

All disposal methods for jute, including burning, produce a negligible environmental impact. While synthetic fibers release toxic chemicals into the air when incinerated or remain in the environment for centuries when they are discarded in landfills, jute and other natural fibers rapidly reabsorb into surround ecosystems whether they are disposed of properly or not.

Jute Production: Humanitarian Concerns

The one major way in which jute production could be harmful is in its effects on local economies. Most jute producers in Bangladesh and other areas are independent; they are locally-owned, and the majority of their products are sold into the surrounding region instead of being exported overseas.

Jute production facilities that are owned by major corporate conglomerates, however, may absorb value from local jute-producing communities without giving back. This lack of economic stimulus disempowers jute producers from pursuing proper environmental stewardship, and exploitative cultivation policies may also encourage unsustainable or environmentally-unfriendly production processes.

Therefore, it's best to purchase jute fabric produced by independent companies that follow strict organic environmental stewardship protocols. Failing to do so could contribute to perennial cycles of worker exploitation that discourage upward mobility in impoverished rural farming communities.

Jute Fabric Certifications Available

Since jute is a plant-based fiber, it is eligible for organic certification from governmental organic certification agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the European Union's organic certification agency. Since most jute is grown outside of the United States or EU, however, these certifications aren't highly relevant.

Additionally, an organization called SGS also provides certification services for jute fiber. Unlike organic certification agencies, however, SGS does not certify jute fiber as organic. Instead, it certifies the general quality and grade of this prominent textile crop.

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What is Jute Fabric: Properties, How its Made and Where

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Jute fabric is a type of textile fiber made from the jute plant. While there are a few different botanical varieties of jute, one of the main species used to make jute fabric is Corchorus olitorius (white jute). However, another species of jute, called Corchorus capsularis (tossa jute) is considered to be superior even though it is harder to cultivate.

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Collection of Personal Data

In this Privacy Policy, " personal data" means any information about an individual whose identity is apparent or can be ascertained, directly or indirectly.

We collect personal data from you in connection with your access to and use of our websites, your in-store or online purchases of our products or services, or if you provide us with personal data through other channels or media, such as social media or an event registration service.In particular, we collect personal data directly from you in connection with the following activities:

Registering for an account or filling in forms on our websites or in our stores (this includes information you provide when you request additional information, in writing or verbally, about our products or services or sign up to receive our e-mail newsletters, marketing messages or coupons);

Completing a profile or uploading goals to our websites;

Interacting with us on social media, such as by tagging us and/or our products, or permitting us to follow your social media profile;

Purchasing any product or service from us;Providing design or product feedback or making other submissions to us;

Requesting information or assistance from us, including correspondence with our customer service team and through social media;

Participating in or responding to surveys or requests for opinions, feedback and preferences regarding our products and services;

Participating in or registering for events, consumer contests, sweepstakes and other promotions;

Using other features of our websites that may be offered from time to time, which may require such information in order to utilise the feature.

We collect the following types of personal data in connection with the activities described above: your name, username, password, e-mail address, address, telephone number, credit card and debit card numbers (with expiration dates), personal preferences, goals, and any other personal data that you choose to include in your profile or in other communications with us.

When you access and use our websites, we also automatically collect data, including personal data, using cookies, pixels and local storage. The data we automatically collect includes your IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, the frequency of your visits to our websites, the routes by which you access our websites, and your use of any hyperlinks available on our websites. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our websites and allows us to improve our websites. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, see our Cookie Policy

You may have the option to link your social media account to our social media account (such as on Facebook). If you do link your social media account to our social media account, the social media service may share certain data about you and your activities with us in accordance with their privacy policies and your privacy settings on their services. If we receive data about you in this manner, we combine that data with the personal data we collect directly from you.

Use of Your Personal Data

In general, we use your personal data to respond your requests, conduct your requested transactions, maintain and customize your account and our interactions with you and provide, maintain and improve our products and services. The specific purposes for which we process your personal data are set out below:

To administer your online account and profile (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in better understanding user needs and expectations and improving our website);

To provide products and services to you, which includes processing payments, sending notifications related to your purchases, and processing exchanges and returns (the legal basis for this processing is the performance of the purchase agreement between you and lululemon);

To conduct or administer events, contests, prize draws, sweepstakes or other promotions in which you have participated (the legal basis for this processing is the performance of the agreement between you and lululemon related to such contest, prize draw, sweepstakes or other promotion);

To respond to any communications from you, including to troubleshoot problems with our websites (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in providing you with a functional website);

To analyse your use of and customise your experience on our websites (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in better understanding user needs and expectations and improving our websites);

To develop and manage lululemon's business and operations (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in understanding shopping behaviour, improving our selection of products and services, and exploring ways to develop and enhance our business);

To measure your social media engagement with our brand (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in understanding the efficacy of our marketing strategies);

To detect, investigate and prevent fraudulent transactions, error, negligence, breach of contract, and other illegal activities and protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of lululemon and our users, customers, employees or the public, including by using video surveillance systems (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in preventing fraud, error, negligence, contractual breach and other illegal activities and protecting and securing our premises,customers, employees and the public);

To comply with our legal obligations, including our tax obligations, those related to the prevention of fraud and money laundering, and those required for you to benefit from rights recognized by law, or any regulatory requirements or provisions (the legal basis for this processing is compliance with our legal obligations under laws in the EEA and Switzerland related to, for instance, taxation, money-laundering and terrorism financing and consumer protection law);

To offer you opportunities to purchase products or services that we believe may be of interest to you, by supplementing the information we collect about you with information from third parties (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in providing information about products and services that may be of interest to you, unless applicable law requires us to obtain your consent, in which case we will do so).

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

We do not share personal data about you with third parties except as follows:

a.Our affiliates and subsidiaries. We disclose your personal data to our holding company, subsidiaries and affiliates, including lululemon athletica inc.lululemon usa inc. and lululemon athletica canada inc., for the purposes described in the "Use of Your Personal Data" section ABOVE. Since our holding company, subsidiaries and affiliates are located around the world, please note that these disclosures involve cross-border transfers of your personal data as described in the "Data Transfers" section BELOW.

b. Our Service Providers. We share personal data with third parties that perform services for us, including customer support, web hosting, information technology, payment processing, product fulfilment, fraud control, direct mail and email distribution, contest, event, sweepstakes and promotion administration, and analytics services. We only share with service providers the personal data that they need to perform services for us. Since our service providers are located around the world, please note that these disclosures involve cross-border transfers of your personal data as described in the "Data Transfers" section BELOW.

c. Corporate Transactions. Personal data may be disclosed or transferred as part of, or during negotiations of any purchase, sale, lease, merger, amalgamation or any other type of acquisition, disposal, securitisation or financing involving lululemon.

d. Professional Advisors. We share personal data with our legal, financial, insurance and other advisors in connection with the kinds of corporate transactions described above or in connection with the management of all or part of lululemon's business or operations.

e. Compliance with Law. We disclose personal data when we believe doing so is reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law or legal process (including requests from authorities), to respond to claims (including inquiries by you in connection with your purchases from lululemon), or to protect the rights, property or personal safety of lululemon, our users, employees or the public.

f. Consent. We share personal data with third parties when we have your consent to do so. For example, if you decide to participate in certain interactive areas or features of our websites, such as creating a public profile and posting your goals, you consent to the disclosure of this information to other users of our websites.

g. Third Party Advertising partners: as described in the "Third party" section ABOVE, we may share personal data we collect, including about your usage of the applications and services, with our advertising partners so that they can better target and/ or personalise advertisements displayed within any lululemon service, on another website or any application used by you. Some of our third-party advertising partners act either as joint controllers of your personal data along with lululemon or as independent data controllers, and thus will handle shared data under the terms of their own privacy policies. This means that we provide you with information in this privacy policy, but you should contact of the relevant third party if you want to exercise your data protection rights relating to the data that has been shared. Further information, including how the third party enables you to exercise your data protection rights, and subsequently processes your information, can be found in that third party's privacy policy

Our third party partners currently include:

Facebook: Joint Controller: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

Rakuten: Independent Controller: https://go.rakutenadvertising.com/hubfs/Website-Privacy-Policy-English.pdf

Teads: Joint Controller: https://www.teads.com/privacy-policy/

Criteo: Joint Controller: https://www.criteo.com/privacy/

DATA SECURITY

We have physical, technical and administrative measures in place to help protect personal data from loss, unauthorised access or processing, modification, disclosure, damage, alteration, destruction or other misuse. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure or private. You understand that any messages or information you send to our websites may be read or intercepted by others. If you have any questions about the security of personal data collected by lululemon contact us HERE.

DATA TRANSFERS

For the reasons set forth in this Privacy Policy, the personal data that we collect may be transferred to and stored or otherwise processed by our holding company, corporate affiliates, subsidiaries, and service providers outside of the UK, Switzerland and the EEA, including (but not limited to) in the United States, Canada or Australia. We also transfer personal data to service providers that process personal data for us in the United States, Canada and other locations (as an example, Amazon Web Services process information for us in various data center locations, including those listed at HTTPS://AWS.AMAZON.COM/ABOUT-AWS/GLOBAL-INFRASTRUCTURE/). While in another jurisdiction for processing, your personal data may be accessed by the courts, law enforcement, and national security authorities of that jurisdiction. These jurisdictions may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction and may not be considered by the European Commission to offer adequate protections for personal data.

We ensure, with the signature of Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission, that personal data transferred outside the UK, EEA and Switzerland is maintained with at least the same level of security and protection for personal data that is required under applicable law. Copies of the Standard Contractual Clauses we use to facilitate this transfer of data are available HERE and HERE. Transfers to Canada are made pursuant to European Commission decision 2002/2/EC of 20 December 2001 and recognized by the UK government.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which such personal data was collected, unless a different retention period is required under applicable law. We also retain personal data for as long as you have your account, or as long as is needed to be able to provide the services or products to you, or (in the case of any contact you may have with our Guest Education Centre) for as long as is necessary to provide support-related reporting and trend analysis. If reasonably necessary or required to meet legal or regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, prevent fraud and abuse, or enforce our terms and conditions, lululemon may also keep personal data as required, after an account is closed or is no longer necessary to provide services. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, lululemon will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify personal data it holds if such personal data is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected.

Third Party Sites

Please note that our websites contain links to third-party websites that are not controlled or operated by lululemon. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that lululemon does not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies.Please review these policies before you disclose any personal data when visiting such third-party websites.

YOUR PERSONAL DATA RIGHTS

Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, you have the following legal rights regarding our processing of your personal data:

A right to obtain information: You have the right to request information about how we process your personal data.

A right of access: You have the right to request access to, or a copy of, the personal data we process about you.

A right of rectification: You have the right to request that we correct or supplement inaccurate or incomplete personal data we process about you.

A right of erasure: You have the right to request that we delete personal data about you.

A right to restriction of processing: You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal data, so that we can store such data but not otherwise process it.

A right to data portability: In certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we provide the personal data which you provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transmit such data to another controller without hindrance from lululemon.

A right to object to processing: You have the right to request that we stop processing personal data about you. For example, when your personal data is processed for email marketing purposes, you have the right to object to such processing at any time by clicking on the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of such marketing communications.

A right to revoke your consent: When our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to revoke such consent at any time.

The right to file a complaint: You have the right to file a complaint regarding our data protection practices with a supervisory authority. You can do so by contacting your country's supervisory authority.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions or enquiries relating to our privacy practices or procedures, you may write to the Privacy Officer at the addresses provided below.
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The fim's soundtrack was written and performed by Pink Floyd. The film features songs not heard on the soundtrack album,most notably the never-released "Seabirds", and some cuts with different mixes, like "Cymbaline" with Waters on lead vocals. Film director Barbet Schroeder is not serving any script, rather he is capturing a mood, the story is incidental to the music.

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For Immediate Release: 05/10/17

Elaine Mayes: Summer of Love June 10 - August 26, 2017

Joseph Bellows Gallery is pleased to announce its upcoming solo exhibition, Summer of Love, by Elaine Mayes. The exhibition will open on June 10th and continue through August 26th, 2017. In addition to Mayes' solo exhibition in the atrium gallery; a group Summer Selections exhibition will run concurrently.

Elaine Mayes: Summer of Love coincides with the 50th anniversary of the summer of love; a period of great social, cultural, and political change that brought together over 100,000 like-minded young people to San Francisco to usher in a new era.

The exhibition will feature Mayes' intimate vintage black and white portraits of youth counterculture in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district during the late 1960's. The photographs are compelling depictions that are at once specific to the individuals pictured, as well as definers of that age and era. They reveal a freedom of expression and camaraderie that was shared by a generation at odds with its current social ideals. Together with these images will be informal portraits of musicians and festivalgoers.

Mayes photographs from this series will also be on exhibit at the De Young Museum through August 20th, as part of their Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Rock & Roll.

Running concurrently with Summer of Love will be a group show featuring photographs from gallery artists.

Elaine Mayes is currently a Professor Emerita in the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University. Her photographs have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The Brooklyn Museum, de Young Museum and the Smithsonian Art Museum, among others.

She was the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Mayes' photographs are held within numerous museums collections, including: the J. Paul Getty Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Modern Art, Center for Creative Photography, and the George Eastman Museum.

To request further information or high resolution images please contact Joseph Bellows Gallery at info@josephbellows.com. Established in 1998, Joseph Bellows Gallery features rotating exhibitions of both vintage and contemporary photography, with a special interest in American work from the 20th Century. More information can be found at www.josephbellows.com.

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The hippies were seen to define sixties culture - or, at least, the mythologised version of that decade.With their long hair, their colourful clothes, their experiments with drugs and with music, and their espousal of 'peace and love', they were thought to represent the era when Britain finally escaped the repressed morality and post-war austerity of the 1950s. Of course, the reality is rather more complicated.

The hippies were always a small minority. They flourished (and began to fade) in the latter half of the sixties. And while records like The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band seemed to celebrate the spirit of the times, the soundtrack to The Sound of Music spent more time at the top of the charts.

Nonetheless, the hippies were an important vehicle for British youth culture. They gave expression to attitudes and values that reached well beyond their immediate circle. They seemed to represent 'freedom'. Their hair and clothes contrasted with the short-back-and sides or permed bouffants of their parents; their music prized improvisation and self-expression; their morality was defined by liberal tolerance.

The hippy ethos gave rise to the free music festivals movement and to the first Glastonbury festival. The UK may not have had its Woodstock, but it had the Isle of Wight festival in the same year, when a reported 150,000 fans heard Bob Dylan, The Who, Free and many others.

Hippy attitudes also inspired, and were inspired by, the growth of independent magazine publishing, in the form of International Times, Oz, Gandalf's Garden, ZigZag and many more. It was these that articulated what it meant to be a 'hippy'.

It was an identity for which clothes were key. The adoption of kaftans, floral dresses, flared trousers and cheese cloth blouses helped to found commercial ventures like London's Carnaby Street and the King's Road.

It gave impetus to, and provided an audience for, a new generation of bands and musicians - Pink Floyd, The Incredible String Band, Quintessence, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience, among many others, particularly from the West Coast of the US.Rock stars - such as Mick Jagger and John Lennon - dressed as hippies and gave voice to its ideas and attitudes.

None of this happened simply as the product of consumer demand or subcultural invention. There were a number of key supporting factors and institutions.

The Pirate Radio stations, which began broadcasting in 1964, were vital to disseminating the music, and to giving it its subversive, alternative character. John Peel, and his show on Radio London, The Perfumed Garden, was an arbiter of hippy musical taste. When the Pirate stations were outlawed by the Labour government in 1967, the newly created BBC Radio 1 was to help continue the hippy sensibility, recruiting Peel to host Top Gear.

Supporting these broadcasts were independent record shops like One Stop, later to be joined by Richard Branson's Virgin mail order company, and venues such as the UFO.

The film industry too gave flesh to hippy culture, with movies such Lindsay Anderson's If andDennis Hopper's Easy Rider.

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From roaring nightlife to peaceful yoga retreats, Ibiza's hippie-chic atmosphere is its hallmark. This quintessential Mediterranean hot spot has served as an escape for artists, creatives, and musicians alike for decades. It is a place to reinvent oneself, to walk the fine line between civilization and wilderness, and to discover bliss. Ibiza Bohemia explores the island's scenic Balearic cliffs, its legendary cast of characters, and the archetypal interiors that define its signature style.

300 pages

over 200 illustrations

English language

Released in June 2017

W 24.51 x L 32.99 x D 3.99 cm

Silk hardcover

ISBN: 9781614285915

2.81 kg

Renu Kashyap is a fashion stylist and editor whose chic and feminine aesthetic has made her a favorite with such magazines as Glamour Netherlands. Following years of shooting in far-flung locations, she relocated to Ibiza from Amsterdam with her husband, Bas, and daughter, Skye Avelon, in 2012. Passionate about timeless, iconic fashion photography, Renu is now a partner at Caramba Productions, an Ibiza-based company that produces high-fashion editorials for international editions of Vogue and advertising campaigns for the world's biggest names.

Maya Boyd is a travel writer whose work appears in titles including Condé Nast Traveller, Elle, and The Guardian. She is also the founder of the cultural and historical forum Ibiza Insights. Maya's father lived in Ibiza during the late 1960s, and she spent endless summer holidays on the island before moving there in 2009. Maya lives with her husband, James, and two small sons, Cassius and Balthazar. Her heart lives in Formentera.

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