Summer 2014 Events

For two weekends in a row we participated at 2 of the most popular events of the end of Summer in Malta. First Notte Bianca and then BirguFest - where we showcased our Dreadlock accessories as well as some hippie stuff from Nepal and India.


Here is our lovely gazebo stall at Notte Bianca, at Hastings Gardens, Valletta

Jute Bags from Nepal

Nakul behind the stall in a quiet moment

Birgu is a medieval town in the south of the island. Once a year they hold this weekend-long festival. Here is our stall.

Dresses, Harem Pants and Waistcoats from Rajasthan, India

Piercing, dreadlock beads, charms, hemp hats, skulls and some felt accessories

Our clip-on Hair Beads and Embellished Dreadlock Extensions

And finally, here is Nakul, the loctician.
Thanks to Stefan for this wonderful board :)

Earth Garden 2014

The most incredible festival in Malta, Earth Garden, took place on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June.

Our stall was set up near the Enchanted Forest, under the grateful shade of the trees.
With different live music every 2 hours, we enjoyed every beat.

Keep Calm And Get Dreadlocks featured dreadlocks making and fixing services as well as hair strings. The selection of over 50 clip-on strings that can be seen hanging in the above image, were a huge success. An array of colours, beads, feathers, charms, and different techniques of macrame made them a sell-out. 

'How badly do you like skulls' was a collection of jewellery, scarfs, cushion covers, and anatomically precise skull clay sculptures that our friend Tom creates.

Our stall was enhanced with beautiful bags, belts and hats, handmade from Nepal.

There was also the section with a variety of body piercing items, including glow in the dark tunnels, together with steel, titanium and organic piercings.

And finally there was the brand new stock of dreadlocks beanies, hats, beads and charms.

All good things come to an end...

As we watch the video of the 2014 edition, and see ourselves... we recall those fantastic memories... and look forward for Earth Garden 2015!

Charming Beads and Delicate Rings

Decorating dreads is for me one of the best benefits of having them! And there's practically no limit to what you can put. From inserting rings and endless charms to hanging buttons and beads of any type! 

Let your imagination flow... 

or get some ideas from here :)

I'm gonna start this post with my most favourite dread deco... seashells!
They are cool, they are organic, and they are perfect for the Summer! 

Cowry shells remind me of my Indian summer... collecting handfuls and handfuls of cowrys from the sand after the gentle waves brought them to me!

I love conchs too... can you hear the waves and the wind? Whenever I see a beautiful conch I can almost smell and taste the sea too!  

Next are some cool images of... well... charming beads ideas for your dreads!

Brass and Metal Dreadlocks Rings

Charms hooked on Dreadlocks

Skulls

If you prefer something simple and effective, try string wraps with plain beads in natural colours; they're an amazing combination.

Silver tunnel rings and brown criss-crossed string wraps look great on blond dreads.

Another idea.. make your own beaded string dread with a mix of your favourite beads and an awesome pendant at the end.

This reminds me of my friend Emma, who left for long-term travelling and before leaving asked all her friends to put something in her dreads. Soon after her hair was looking like a museum. If you like this style, just go with it, and keep adding!

Pearl beads are perfect if you have only a few dreads with your natural hair. 

Macrame hair strings come in various shapes and sizes. Include some round beads and buttons too!

If you know how to play with polymer clay these are so cool and so easy to make. Dreadlock rings for the 7 Chakras! Ohm Shanti Ohm!

Or maybe you prefer traditional Dreadlock rings.
Most organic rings you will find will be made out of coconut, bone, horn and wood.

When you fix a charm or a bead to your dreads, better to place it on the bottom half part of your hair, so that it will not press upon your skull when you are lying down.

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However you decide to decorate your dreadlocks, remember to do it in style!
It will be a creation game of showing your personality!