Seagrass
Seagrass is used as raw a material for baskets. This grass grows abundantly in Indonesia and local villagers are taking care of the community plantations. The plantations hardly need any additional fertilizers or pesticides as the plants grow naturally. They are quickly renewable the fibers can be harvested every year providing soft, versatile materials.
Sustainable & local sourcing
Seagrass comes from community plantations, around 30 to 60 km from the main workshop. These grasses hardly need fertilizers or irrigation as they grow naturally in a wet environment. They are quickly renewable. They can regrow 10 days after they are cut and can reach 5 meters length within a year. These fast-growing plants are sustainable as they are harvested by hand, on a non-industrial scale.
Environmentally friendly production
The entire process is executed by hand, with simple tools and without the use of any electricity or fuel. Seagrass is sliced by hand using knives and naturally sundried. They are twisted into ropes by hand and sundried again. Once dried, they are ready to be weaved into baskets.
Creating job opportunities
From harvesting until the end product, the entire process is executed by hand and/or with the support of simple traditional tools. Multiple people are involved, which means more jobs and income for the rural communities.
Other Materials & Production
Nature is at the origin of the originalhome collection. To minimize a negative impact on our eco-system we solely use natural, organic, biodegradable, non-toxic and eco-friendly materials and/or materials that would otherwise be considered as waste. The products have been sourced and produced with the lowest environmental impact possible.
