There are also some wonderful Christmas gifts – our Fair Trade  Sativa (hemp) bags are selling well, and so are BSirius, which are beautifully made and are adored by many. These bags suit women of any age, they’re light, and the detailing is superb. They’re worn with pride by many of our customers.

Ravir is open 7 days from 9.30 (9.45 on Sundays). You can contact us on 02 4787 5045.

Long silk chiffon jacket over black slip

Sizes range from small to xl in the shorter style jacket. The long tie jacket pictured left comes in one size only and is generously sized for the larger frame. Ravir also has in stock a great range of slips – the simple Tani slip in short or long, with adjustable straps, the Faye Brown slip in a crushed fabric with a wider strap (royal blue, brown, cream and black), and a colourful slip with a narrow pleat hem in red, purple, green or black.

The Urdi Liza coat comes in black and white dot, espresso dot, retail$119

In Blackheath it rains so much, I just can’t live without a good raincoat. Fortunately there are some fabulous styles from a Swedish company named Didriksons, which are well-made, stylish and a good length for serious wet weather. They’re great for the mountains or the city. We’ve been selling these raincoats for the past year and have never had a problem. In fact only last weekend a young woman from Wellington in New Zealand bought one to take home. She, like so many other women, couldn’t find something both practical and stylish.
There are several styles to choose from. The Liza (pictured in espresso dot) is our most popular style, and comes in sizes from 36-44 (European sizing), the equivalent of 8-14/16, RRP $119. The same style in plain red or plum retails for $99.

The Urdi Thelma is a step-up in style, it comes in black and midnight, retails for $249

The Thelma (pictured in midnight blue) is a step-up in style. It retails for $249. From what I’ve heard from our supplier, it outsells the Liza because it suits every body and fits like a dream. We’ve just ordered it in khaki and midnight to give it a trial.

The Hanna is similar to the Liza, but is double breasted. $119 dots, $99 plain black

The Hanna is similar to the Liza, except it’s double breasted. This is a really handy feature, as it allows you to vary the thickness beneath it. In other words, you can wear thick winter woollies and button up singly, or in warmer weather with lighter clothing, you can wear it as double-breasted. The Hanna also comes in size 46 (16-18) for the larger frame. Pricing is same as for the Liza, $119 for the dots, $99 for the plain black.

To enquire about stock available, call us on  02 4787 5045 (int’l +61 2 4787 5045), or email info@ravir.com.au. We’re happy to send by post,postage cost $9 Australia-wide.

Tani chemise

Many of our regular customers are already familiar with Tani garments. Tani is such a great range – soft, silky smooth, and made from beechwood fibre which means it’s breathable. Just as important is the price.
Leggings start from $39, the 3/4 sleeve scoop is $55, and the relax pant is $69.

We’ve been selling Tani for the past three or four years, and in that time it’s developed a phenomenal following. Women who buy the garments generally come back for more. The fabric is trans-seasonal, and can be worn both summer and winter. It can also be dressed up for evening.

The chemise at left is a great example. It can be worn in summer with a short sleeve tee and leggings, or in winter over a fine merino polo or scoop, and with the Tani relax pant or wool leggings and boots. It’s also fabulous to sleep in – better than most nighties.

The Naudic Summer Collection is a fresh, versatile range for women that can be used as a foundation to any outfit while being great for travelling, super for washing and fabulous to wear. The Naudic range is infused with lightness and air – soft cotton voiles, rayon jersey, crinkle cotton gauze in plains, prints and embroidered. Available in a range of styles set to a palette of neutrals and some punchy pastels, Naudic is designed to suit women who appreciate quality and style. Naudic allows you to mix and match, dress up or down and layer; the choice of options is limitless. The Naudic clothing range is complimented by the simple yet effective bead jewellery collection. Naudic’s philosophy is “Bring Back Life” and represents versatility, simplicity and integrity. Naudic is about evolving, not re-inventing!”

Before you know what kindness really is
you must lose things,
feel the future dissolve in a moment
like salt in a weakened broth.
What you held in your hand,
what you counted and carefully saved,
all this must go so you know
how desolate the landscape can be
between the regions of kindness.
How you ride and ride
thinking the bus will never stop,
the passengers eating maize and chicken
will stare out the window forever.

Before you learn the tender gravity of kindness,
you must travel where the Indian in a white poncho
lies dead by the side of the road.
You must see how this could be you,
how he too was someone
who journeyed through the night with plans
and the simple breath that kept him alive.

Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside,
you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing.
You must wake up with sorrow.
You must speak to it till your voice
catches the thread of all sorrows
and you see the size of the cloth.

Then it is only kindness that makes any sense anymore,
only kindness that ties your shoes
and sends you out into the day to mail letters and purchase bread,
only kindness that raises its head
from the crowd of the world to say
It is I you have been looking for,
and then goes with you everywhere
like a shadow or a friend.

-Naomi Shihab Nye