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Tibetan singing bowls are one of the strongest musical instruments for healing with sound therapy and vibrations. 

Recycled Silk Yarn  For many, silk yarns for knitting and weaving have become the most popular choice for creative expeditions. But why is that the case ? We think that the allure of silk yarn lies entirely within its mystery. Which is why, today, we will let you in on all its little secrets.       Where does  silk yarn come from ? Essentially, yarn can be found in one of three forms: animal-based, plant-based, or synthetic. 100 % Silk Yarns fall into the animal-based category and are made from the cocoons woven by silkworms. The thread that the...

Well 2020 & 2021 have been an exceptionally boring year in regards to travel with countries going into complete lockdown and those yearning to travel overseas have had to remember what it's like to travel within their own backyard.  But 2022 is almost upon us and some of us are itching to get back out there with borders opening up and countries eagerly awaiting for the tourists to embark on new adventures.   Gecko Gearz is excited to share that we are now affiliated with Letsgo-Addu Travel who offer Retreat packages in Bhutan, Bali, Maldives and Nepal.   Some of you may...

With winter season being here, staying warm is a top priority! Wool is a great fabric for exactly that purpose. It is durable, thermally insulating, and works as it does for the animals, keeping you warm. Fun facts about wool: Wool is made up of about 97% protein and 3% fat, in comparison to cotton, which is made up almost completely of plant cellulose. A natural waviness happens when wool is woven into textiles, which is called "crimp". Air is trapped in between the waves, which gives wool its insulative properties. There are more sheep, which is what wool comes...