#HolidayOnBank with Karuna at 218 Bank Street

(Because Fashionable and Environmentally Conscious are a Good Fit)

 

Gorgeous! The clothes at Karuna Natural Wear are stylish, all-natural and handmade from Nepal and Tibet. Check out the array of fabrics including linen, hemp, cotton, silk, jute and bamboo. The clothes aren’t baggy or ill designed—they are contemporary with fine finishes and completely unique. For all you DIY fashionistas out there, head to Karuna at 218 Bank Street and pick out some stunning natural fibre clothing for yourself. They even stock coveted woven cashmere Pashminas.

 

 

You can also find dozens of handmade and ecologically-friendly wares here in leather, silver and knit. Check out this collection of contemporary toques to keep your noggin’ warm—and with a dash of colour too. There are also more temperate colours and patterns for those who like to blend in.

 

 

Karuna has a large selection of handmade bracelets to dress up your wardrobe—many are made with wood and semi-precious stones, and have a smooth feel without being clangy. If bling’s your thing, check out the many pendants and stones to show off an outfit or a room. You can also carry the stones with you, or give them to friends. Rose quartz is said to open the heart chakra, so if love is in the air, it’s sure to help. Karuna also has Thangka paintings (Nepali and Tibetan paintings that depict Buddhist deities), singing bowls and incense to enhance your spiritual practice, and handmade paper and deity statues, to name just some of the wonders of this store.

 

 

Karuna is part of historic downtown Bank Street, and accepts Bank Street Gift Cards. Get the card, give the card year-round.