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The Stitch - Issue 02

April 16, 2026

In a one-of-a-kind business like Aloka, every delivery carries the suspense of special surprise, the potential of particular that plucks us out of the ordinary. It's a transferable joy that continu...

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An Invitation to Pause

March 12, 2026

This is the portrait of a lady craving a reset, maybe more. Connection. Stillness. A long pause. A retreat into the quiet of nature's rhythm, a homecoming of sorts. The longing for slow, for reflec...

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The Stitch - Issue 01

February 24, 2026

If you've followed Aloka for the past few years, you know that our move into a new studio in Athens, Georgia-- where the workroom and warehouse are under the same roof -- has dramatically lifted ou...

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Meet Aloka the Peace Dog

January 7, 2026

I think it's a tender thing: Late last year, a friend brought our attention to 19 Buddhist monks on a 2300-mile trek across the United States. Their destination: Washington D.C. ...

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Shopkeeper Spotlight: NEST

November 29, 2025

Tucked just down the road from Aloka, Nest is one of those rare Athens gems where community, creativity, and color all meet under one roof. Founded by two neighbors-turned-friends with a shared lo...

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Ashu's Savory Millet Grits

May 19, 2025

Non-Polished Positive Millet: https://www.naario.com/blogs/news/discover-the-magic-of-positive-millets

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Introducing the Mosaic Collection: Bespoke Material Sewn in Georgia

February 25, 2025

In recent years, garments made of antique quilts and vintage kanthas have made a splash in fashion on the runways at Bode and Sea New York. And increasingly, renowned interior designers like France...

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We know you've been wondering....

October 3, 2024

Did you know that “kantha” refers to both the running stitch and the finished cloth? Kantha is one of the oldest forms of embroidery from India.  It originated in the rural villages of Bengal in t...

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