11th Loop Review

11TH LOOP
Life Is Layers, Live It!

2012 SONORAN DESERT COLLECTION

Rotation Transformation:
An image rotated horizontally, vertically, and 180 degrees. The original single image is seen from four different perspectives. Combining these patterns the repetition reveals a continuous and seamless natural design. The simplicity of the pattern allows a balance of infinite possibilities.

1 – Spines
2 – Pincushion
3 – Deadwood
4 – Ambrosia Bursage
5 – Saguaro Silhouette
6 – Cottonwood Seed
7 – Desert Thistle
8 – Fairyduster
9 – Saguaro Side
10 – Mormon Tea
11 – Saltcedar
12 – Century Paint
13 – Rock Live-Forever
14 – Witchgrass
15 – Woolly Paintbrush
16 – Saguaro Spines
17 – Golden Cottonwood
18 – Strawberry Flower
19 – Blue Lupine
20 – Wild Cucumber

The start to something special !

The Diamondback

11th Loop has the first 100% Organic Cotton t-shirt printed. This first shirt is a test to see how long the digital print will last on natural fibers. The shirts design name is 'The Diamondback' because of the Saguaro spine design being inside of a diamond shape, placed on the back of the shirt. 11th Loop has also printed onto a 100% Organic Cotton reusable tote bag, using the same design as the shirt. Diamondback rattle snakes are a popular snake in the Sonoran desert. They are both feared and treasured by people all around the World. At 11th Loop we look at the snake as a symbol of wisdom and ancient medication. We feel blessed to bring the power on the serpent to our t-shirt design.

11th Loop is working to create sustainable apparel,make you look and feel good.

Let the adventure begin with 11th Loop

Not Easy

"If it was easy, everyone would be doing it." This is what my father would say when things got tough. Not everyone is thinking about creating a positive environment. This is because it is not easy to do. Still this must be done. By who? When ? These are the questions we ask yourselves has we trip through the 21 st century. It is time we make it a little easier to take care of ourselves. Make a move in the right direction. Reduce the amount of waste you create in your home. Reuse things, to consolidate and save money. Recycle in your home and office. Having two separate cans for these things works, and gets people to think twice about what the are putting in the trash. We must start this sustainable movement NOW, it is already to late, no time to waste. To know how you can get involved email us at info@11thLoop.com

Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving in my family is 'Take a Hike Day' meaning for a couple of hours you are outside enjoying the natural surroundings. Today Nathaniel and I walked the banks of the Verde River. In years past we have kayaked the river before a evening feast. Now, we spend time on our two feet, hopping from river rocks, Jumping into the river from the sandy banks, and basking in the cool desert water. Today it was 80+deg. so getting in the river was no problem. Felt good. November in the Sonoran Desert is a time when cottonwood and willow trees are turning bright yellow. The desert broom is blooming creating and white snowlike flurry flying through the air and still it is warm enough to swim. Walking along the banks we find tons of garbage, old cans, broken glass, shooting areas littered and more trash then we can even carry out. We spend a good part of an hour doing the best we can cleaning up. Then take it back to the truck. On the drive home we talked of many different ways we could help people understand this fragile Eco-system. Raising the awareness to our community by coming out for a trek. The true beauty of the Sonoran Desert is deep within the canyons, high up on the hill, and down along the banks of the Verde River. As an Arizona Native I give thanks to having a water source in the desert. Now, it is time that we take care of it. Join www.11thLoop.com for more details on how you can help your local area or you could join us for a trek to experience it for yourself.

"Nurture Nature"

Rain Dance

As an Arizona Native of the Sonoran desert there is one thing we love more then anything else and that is the Rain. When the rain comes to the valley of the sun, you can smell the creosote, see the gigantic thunderheads, and hear the rumbling thunder. This is a time when the Earth speaks to us. The vibration of the sky, connecting to the soft dirt of the Earth, helps us to fell the trance. Leading us into a natural way of life. Anticipation of what is to come next on our journey is what we are left with as we walk deeper into the Sonoran Desert dancing in the rain.
We all have a connection with Nature, laying dormant deep with the core of our humanity. Finding that, and driving that way of life will help you and future communities to flourish respecting all Natures of Life. Like reawakening the dry desert with the moisture of the sky.You are one with Nature, find more thought provoking desert writings at www.11thLoop.com

Functional Art

"It's more than just something you mat, frame and hang on your wall," Nathaniel said. "It's functional art, something to wear, cherish and show off."-N.P.K.

This is where the idea of 11th Loop was born. Creating art was never the hard part, it was the meaning behind it. The Why. For the next couple of months this question would haunt us as we would edit, write, rewrite, move, delete, add and strait up experiment with the idea of making a functional art. In the end we came up with www.11thLoop.com check out the website and also 'Like' our page on Facebook to receive eco-friendly Sonoran style updates.

"Keeping You in the Loop"

Our Sonoran Style

Growing up in the desert was never an easy thing. Harsh conditions shaped us as young boys, running free down endless washes barefoot. Playing for hours on end in the brutal summer sun, drinking from hoses, and building forts. This raw upbringing taught my brother and I to respect the power of Nature. Now we are on a mission to clean up the desert and create art. Join us for this exciting journey.