Rainbow Life Blog

Robert Burns and Russia. What's the connection? Burns became the "people's poet" of Russia. In Imperial Russia Burns was translated into Russian and became a source of inspiration for the ordinary, oppressed Russian people. In Soviet Russia, he was elevated as the archetypal poet of the people. As a great admirer of the egalitarian...

Are you looking for the best Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) free shampoo and conditioner bar for your travels? Me too, and due to my dreadlocks, I actually just recently discovered that shampoo bars were a thing. What are the different types of Solid Shampoo Bars. There are three broad categories of shampoo bars, although...

We are choosing to make a difference this January by using 5% of all our sales to make a loan to KIVA.    RainbowLife is all about stories. Kiva creates the opportunity to play a special part in someone else's story.  Kiva is beyond a charity....   More than 1.7 billion people around the...

What is the origin of Boxing day in the UK? Does it have anything to do with the Queensbury Rules and Mohammed Ali? The short answer to the second question is simply no. Nothing at all to do with the noble art of boxing. Let's ask Wikipedia to answer the second. Boxing Day is...

Respectful Relationships...  A few months ago I came across the most amazing Fair Trade silver jewellery store. A store with an inspirational story too. So begins a lovely partnership with Luna Tree Jewellery.  Meet Clare....   Luna Tree was established in 2007 by Clare McCormack. Clare’s career path after graduating from art college took...

Why face masks of hand block print cotton fabric?   Because in this beautiful piece of art....Form meets function. Beauty meets safety. Purchasing meets empowerment.   At RainbowLife we not only pay our respects to the extraordinary artisans who make the beautiful hand block printed fabrics but also the artisan tailors who fashion the...

Have you noticed how most ancient textile art forms are eco-friendly? There are many traditional methods of fabric dyeing, weaving and printing that are examples of sustainable practices. Hand block printing is no exception.   Hand block printing is an ancient textile art form that has a rich history which can be traced back to...