Materials
Mindful to our environmentPeace Silk
Conventional silk making requires the unpierced cocoon, to be boiled in hot water. According to PETA, 3,000 silkworms are killed to produce half a kilo of silk. Boiling water loosens the sericin (glue which binds the filaments ) and fine silk filaments are extracted off the cocoon. Peace Silk is produced from the discarded cocoons after the silk moth is naturally released. The piercing of the cocoon results in small filaments instead of one continuous thread, which then must be spun together to make a single silk thread. The yield of silk filaments is about six times less once the cocoon is pierced – the process is more ethical, cruelty free and sustainable. It retains the purest qualities of silk. In 1990 Kusuma Rajaiah a sericulturist from Andhra Pradesh, India found this way to create silk yarns without harming the silkworms. Peace or Ahimsa silk retains properties lost during conventional means of silk production.
Organic Kala Cotton
Also known as old world cotton is a short staple variety indigenous to the Kutch( Gujrat) region of India . It is completely rain fed, and a carbon neutral crop. It is resilient to disease and harshest of weather conditions. Kala cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) is cultivated without any pesticide or chemical fertilizers. This variety of cotton is organic, energy efficient, uses minimal water. Kala cotton helps provide livelihoods to farmers as due to its resilient nature the cultivation requires minimum investments. It is an all season fabric, soft in feel and extremely durable.
Ethically Sourced Wool
Our small range of ethical wool wraps are designed in Europe and hand woven, and hand dyed in Bandipore Kashmir. We work with 100% certified Merino wool ethically sourced from Australia a country that holds itself to very high standards of sheep farming and on the humane treatment of sheep.
Merino wool is one of the softest and warmest materials around. It is naturally resistant to odour and it naturally breathes, helping regulate body temperature. You are never too hot or too cold when using Merino. It’s also a renewable and biodegradable material and creates very little pollution.
Burlap
Burlap also known as hessian or gunny is made from the jute plant and easily 100% biodegradable. It grows very fast and the leftover leaves and roots add useful nutrients to soil. Jute requires lesser water and almost no fertilizers or pesticides. The plant absorbs way more CO2 than other plants. It is strong and very durable.
In making our bags this rugged fabric is washed with stone chips to remove excess fibres, creating a smoother texture, and then dyed to achieve vibrant colors. The result is a beautiful, soft fabric that stays true to its sustainable roots
