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  I have been asked many times by people coming into the shop, staff, and friends about the origin story of Gecko Gearz. So, I thought I would take the time to post it and share with others my journey of how it all got started.   It was never in my plans and it happened quite unexpectedly and spontaneously. It was by a chance encounter during my travels when it all began. Back in 1992 I took my first ever trip to Asia, where I explored Bali, Thailand, Borneo, Malaysia. While I was in Bali, I went to Kuta...

One thing we would all benefit from owning is something that is made of cashmere. This material is beautiful to wear, soft, and of great quality. Fun fact! Cashmere comes from cashmere goats, not cashmere sheep. The entire undercoat of the goat is used, not just the underbelly. The undercoat is finer and softer than the outer coat, which is perfect for making the clothes that have been historically revered by royalty, dating back to the 14th century. It is also about three times more insulating than sheep wool! Luckily enough, we carry beautiful cashmere products in our shop,made in...