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Arima: The botanical alchemist

"Arima emerges as a testament. Biodegradable pieces designed to nurture life on fabric, turning clothing into a living ecosystem worn like armor. Naturally dyed with plants, it reclaims witch as a symbol for the countless women silenced and punished for their deep knowledge of nature, healing, and survival. Through this garment, their voices rise. Keepers of herbal wisdom, healers, guardians of the earth’s secrets.

Arima bridges nature and womanhood, honoring a bond once feared and demonized but never truly broken. It invites wearers to care for its growth, to nurture and be nurtured, creating a ritual of connection. More than a garment, it is a statement of reclaiming power, of celebrating what was nearly erased. It speaks of healing, memory, and transformation: of roots that remain strong, even when cut down."

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