Caring for Cashmere: https://www.oatsandrice.com/washing-cashmere ---- OATS & RICE BRAND: As a sustainable cashmere accessories brand, Oats & Rice founder Shiyi created the company in 2015, shortly after graduating from Winchester School of Art in the UK. She threw herself into the traditional textile business with curiosity and passion. In the Kawashima Textile School in Kyoto, she studied the kasuri (ikat) weaving technique. She also trained under the watchful eye of a Japanese shifu weaving master to grasp the art of turning paper into thread. Her textile journey took her to Inner Mongolia, where she envisioned the sustainable cashmere supply chain we use today. Subtle and refined design with a nuanced sensory experience: When we design our patterns, we think how harmonious they will be with your wardrobe. We don’t want them hidden, neither do we want them to stand out. We take pride in elevating classics, giving them a more alluring look. Unobtrusive beauty is what we stand for. We love versatile patterns and adopt various weaving techniques to achieve unique textures and create something unusual. You can see this principle in action while browsing through our collection of cashmere scarves. Finest cashmere is a luxurious sensory experience; our designs play with it to elicit happy and calm feelings of comfort. Every piece we create serves this purpose. Ethical production in Inner Mongolia: Textiles are more than the end product. Many local communities are involved in different stages of production, from collecting the raw fiber, spinning the yarn, dyeing it, and finally weaving a remarkable piece. We are thoughtful of the whole process and strive to have the minimum possible impact on the natural environment. We support fair trade with skillful local makers and aim to preserve regional craftsmanship and traditions. The Limitation of Organic Cashmere: Limited Quantities--Why don’t we use organic cashmere in every product? Simply because availability is limited. The 573-hectare organic pasture produces only a modest harvest each year, and supply is beyond our control. We purchase what is available, batch by batch. For us, the important thing is to keep moving forward – each piece made with organic cashmere is a step in the right direction. Single Source Pasture--Most of our yarn comes from a 573-hectare organic pasture in the Albas region of Otog Banner, Inner Mongolia – ensuring complete traceability. No Chemicals, Ever--The farm is managed without fertilisers, pesticides, or other chemicals, which helps protect the soil, animals, and surrounding environment. Certified and Trusted--The pasture is USDA Organic certified, and every batch of yarn is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified – the world’s leading benchmark for organic textiles.
