Today I went to the Bloomington Handmade Market at the Convention Center with some friends. I was really impressed with the quality and originality of the products.
There was a good sized crowd when we got there around 11:30 and by the time we left they were packed. I couldn't even talk to some vendors because they had a line of customers the whole time we were there.
Lots of hoosier pride going on.
One vendor had some beautiful shawls, ponchos and accessories made of naturally dyed fabrics.
I found this room full of local vendors to be incredibly sustainable - most people used reclaimed wood or recycled paper or even dead butterflies to make their jewelry..
Another vender used entirely recycled paper for their products.
Everything was handmade, obviously, but so many vendors also seemed to have a deep-seeded respect for the environment and their community. Anything that could be reclaimed, they used. Anything that could be locally sourced, was. It was a very loving and creative community of folks and I was so happy to be a part of it!
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