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TRAVELS WITH THE NAVAJO

I’m often taken to the beach, pool or displayed around the home so when I found out I was heading to Europe this January I was very excited! My owner told me we were heading to London, Paris and skiing in The French Alps and I wondered what I’d be doing. Well I was busy! When I wasn’t wrapped around her neck skiing in Val D’isere, I was keeping her son warm whilst sleeping on The Eurostar or drying her freshly washed hair. She even preferred my company to those horrible airline blankets on all the plane trips. We had a wonderful trip and I’m looking forward to being taken away on the next journey!
At Melbourne airport heading to London
Keeping this sleeping beauty warm on The Eurostar
We did a little shopping in London...here I am looking almost as cool as these new Nikes!
Taking a lunch break in The French Alps
Hanging out at The Eiffel Tower

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KNOTTY GETS TO KNOW - NALU

We were blown away when we met Dali and Finn, two teenagers with big dreams to make a difference. They’ve created a street wear brand, Nalu, based on a get/give model - when you purchase a Nalu t-shirt they give a school uniform to a child that needs one. We sat down with the oldest of the two siblings, Dali to find out more…

What inspired you to start your label, Nalu?

Nalu began out of a spontaneous desire to keep our friends in school. In 2011 Finn and I spent time in schools in hot dusty central India while our parents volunteered as chiropractors. We formed some great friends then and each year we revisit the same place. At a certain point I turned 13 and I saw something that I did not like- a lot of my friends were missing. They were no longer at school because they could not afford a school uniform. The government stops paying for it at this age. My friends were working in brick factories, in construction, farming or were pregnant…all at age 13. Strangely enough, once the child is in school, they get free food, tuition and school books. But the uniform decides if a child stays on school or not; it is THE determining factor. Our bright friends wanted to stay in school but these families are so poor that they do not even have a spare apple for the whole family in one year let alone a school uniform! We could not believe that something so affordable for us could have such a measurable impact to keep our friends in school and break the poverty cycle.

But we did not want to start a charity. We did not want to return to the children we had been helping and tell them we could no longer provide uniforms because donations had dried up. So we started Nalu as a for profit business and for every t-shirt we sell, we give a school uniform to a child who needs one.

We love fashion, creativity, travel and our friends in India. So we combined our loves and started a social enterprise.

Do you design t shirts just for kids, or is there something for adults too?
Yes, we make for men, women and children. Its really cool, simple street wear that you can see on our website www.nalu.me
We also have trucker caps, sweaters and backpacks.

You’ve developed a great initiative for casual clothes day at schools. What does it involve?

Most schools in the western world wear a formal school uniform. But roughly 4 times per year they have what is called “casual clothes day”. Usually this day is when students wear their casual clothes and make a small donation to contribute towards a charity or a community project. We thought that when the privileged students slip out of their uniform for casual clothes day, they could purchase a Nalu t-shirt and in doing so, provide a new, correctly fitting school uniform to a child who needs one for an entire year. Kids helping kids, schools helping schools……for us this is a no brainer way to help a child less well off than us.

In five years time, what do you hope to be doing?

This is a long time question; we only have a plan up to 2 years from now but the principles remain unchangeable. We would like to keep as many children flowing into high school after age 12 as possible. We manage our giving component conservatively so we do not disappoint students over the long term - once we commit to a student, we like to know we can support that student continually through high school when they need a school uniform if they choose to continue their education.

Personally I would like study fashion and keep designing super cool street clothes for both urbanites and nature loving enthusiasts.

And finally, we would love it and be humbled to see our customers wearing our Nalu gear, knowing that they have helped keep a child in school.

And lastly Dali, which is your favourite Knotty towel?

I already have the Original in Charcoal so this would definitely come in as my favourite. All Knotty towels are natural to touch and are a perfect size for chillin’ on the beach or to use as a towel when we travel about in hot climates. Cool name Knotty because of all the little knots at the end of each towel…

You can show your support of these amazing teens by following their Instagram @nalu.me and Facebook page Nalu.me.

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PHOTOGRAPHER CLARK LITTLE

Our all time favourite surf photographer is Clark Little. Highly regarded worldwide, Clark discovered his ability to capture the extraordinary beauty of the shorebreak when his wife wanted a picture of the ocean to decorate the bedroom wall. With the confidence of an experienced surfer, Clark went out and bought a waterproof camera setup, jumped in the ocean, and started snapping away, recording the beauty and power of Hawaiian waves. "Clark’s view" is a unique and often dangerous perspective of waves from the inside out, captured in photos for all to enjoy from the safety of dry land.
Here's a selection of some his work but we recommend following @clarklittle on Instagram to see even more from this amazing photographer.

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BEAUTIFUL BYRON BAY

One of our favourite places to visit within Australia would have to be the beautiful seaside town of Byron Bay in Northern NSW. With a coastline of amazing beaches, great restaurants and music festivals, Byron Bay has become the destination of choice for the stylish, artistic and surf obsessed.
Photographer, Sera J Wright is a Byron Bay local who captures images of the town. Here's a small selection of some of the pics you'll find on her Instagram page @photography_byron_bay

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WIN THE ULTIMATE SUMMER PACK VALUED AT OVER $1000!

We've created the ultimate pack to get you Summer ready! Head to our Instagram page @knottytowel to go in the draw to win....
  • Five Knotty Turkish towels valued at $237
  • A pair of Sticks and Sparrow sunglasses valued at $199.95
  • Teeth whitening kit from Perla Whitening valued at $205
  • 3 day juice cleanse from Organic Avenue
  • Kitte necklace valued at $199.95
Winner will be announced Wednesday 16th December 2015....Good luck!

 

 

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WHY KNOTTY IS YOUR TRAVEL ESSENTIAL THIS SUMMER

The Summer holidays are just about here and many of us will be heading away for a well earned break. Wherever you're travelling these Christmas holidays, there is one sure thing that will make your trip easier....Knotty!

Here's 10 reasons why your Knotty towel is the must have travel companion...

1. They are much more absorbent and dry faster than a standard towel.

2. Knotty's are so compact and take up barely any room in your suitcase.

3. At 100cm x 180cm they are larger than your average beach towel.

4. Knotty's make the perfect sarong when not lying on them.

5. Use your Knotty as a head or neck scarf too.

6. There is no need to take an extra bag, you can use your Knotty as beach bag!

7. They double as a blanket on the plane or a picnic rug in the park.

8. Use your Knotty as a yoga mat for those early morning beach yoga sessions.

9. After a shower, wrap your wet hair in a Knotty to reduce the amount of frizz.

10. They're bright and colourful so you'll look great on your trip too!

Purchase four or more full priced Knotty's online and receive 15% off your order!

 

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KNOTTY GETS TO KNOW

You may recognise Chloe Ireland as the always smiling beach goer often featured on our Instagram. Whilst we know Chloe loves the beach, we thought it would be great to find out more about this Knotty Ambassador…
We see lots of pics of you having a great time at the beach. Where do you call home?
Home for me is Wellington Point which is on the bay in Queensland (it’s very pretty, and we are very lucky) but I spend a lot of my time playing on the northern beaches of NSW. But honestly, home is wherever my family is…
Aside from being a Knotty Ambassador, how else do you spend your time?
I love hanging out with beautiful people… my family and friends, I am a swimmer so I spend a lot of my time in the water (often in the holidays I am in the water more than on land during the day), I love SUPing and surfing, floating in the sea, watching the clouds and love going on adventures.
You seem to be a very positive, happy soul. Can you describe yourself in five words?
Vibrant, Adventurous, Grateful, Kind, Fun
Where would you like to be in ten years time?
I would like to be doing what I love… maybe starting up my own swimwear company, achieving my sporting dreams, being healthy, inspiring and I would like to be somewhere with someone I love and most importantly be H A P P Y !
And of course, we couldn't not ask....what do you love about Knotty towels?
What is there not to love?! I love the beautiful patterns and vibrant, happy colours … they are always at the top of my list in summer for the beach or pool because they dry so fast, are light and are so versatile… sometimes I use them as a bag, a picnic towel, a blanket, they are amazing! And I can’t not mention how cute they are as well ☺

 

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