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A Travelers story about Kaikoura and Gecko Gearz

A Travelers story about Kaikoura and Gecko Gearz

    Hi ! My name is Claire, I am a french girl traveling around New-Zealand since december 2019. The first time I visited Kaikoura, I spent three days in this lovely town. In three days, two of my biggest dreams came true : I encountered the biggest toothed predator on earth, the spermwhale,  and swam with the incredible creatures that the Dusky Dolphins are, in their natural environment. When you get the chance to experience things that you are use to see only on TV or books, it kind of changes something in your mind. It is like « Oh those things...

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Tibetan Singing Bowls

Tibetan Singing Bowls

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

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Recycled Silk Yarn

Recycled Silk Yarn

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...

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5 Great Reasons Why You Should Shop at Gecko Gearz

5 Great Reasons Why You Should Shop at Gecko Gearz

With our borders closed, suppliers' borders closed in Nepal, Covid ramping up in Nepal and no end in sight, this is an opportunity to assist an under developed country. Our suppliers in Nepal are feeling the effects of what is happening, and the ripple effect it is having on our shop is huge. If our suppliers are in trouble, so are we, and vice versa. We have a great relationship with them and want them to stay afloat.     1 Gecko Gearz is giving back to her Nepalese suppliers. 2 Basically the money will put food on the table....

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