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Koos van der Lende has spent nearly a decade creating and perfecting both the stunning images as well as every step of the production of this coffee table photo book. Due to the landscape format and the beautifully luxurious paper, the book needs some extra support, so wood has been inserted into the back and front cover. All of the images in the book have been taken by Koos using traditional film and by going out into the wilderness by himself for days on end waiting for the perfect opportunity focusing on quality rather than quantity. The images in the...

By now many of us are aware of the impact fast fashion has on the environment. Making one new t-shirt uses more than 1400 litres of water. Up to 80% of this water usage occurs at the cotton cultivation stage, which means there is not much the consumer can do at this phase of the cycle. Disheartening statistics especially when you consider that the clothing industry produces 100 billion new garments globally every year. The fashion industry annually contributes up to 8% of all global carbon emissions. This equates to more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. On the positive side, South...

  What is Mulberry Mongoose? They are a group of 7 courageous ladies and 1 gentleman who reflect the grace and ruggedness of the unique South Luangwa valley in each piece of jewellery we hand craft. Their workshop is located on a well-worn elephant path in the South Luangwa and we take local materials from coins to seeds to handcraft extraordinary accessories.  Beauty from Brutality: turning Snare wire into good  With every piece of jewellery sold we donate back to help fund anti snare patrols and have contributed over $122,000 since they started in 2013. They have won a lot...

What if we used our waste fabric that normally goes into landfills to make functional, stylish and affordable bags of all shapes and sizes? And what if people were trained to make them, in their communities as an entrepreneurial opportunity? And what if some of those profits went into supporting and environmental non-profit already doing good work? This is exactly what Uzwelo does. They have a team of 3 trained ladies from Bhungezi/Philangethemba Trust (Molweni-Valley of 100 hills) 3 ladies at the LIV Village, and 2 ladies from iThembalethu (Cato Manor). Each one of these are now producing bags and...

WeAllShareRoots is a proudly South African handbag and accessories brand based in Cape Town. They have a strong focus on ethical business practice and the upliftment of the creative talents, they work with in some of the most vulnerable communities in Cape Town. Their handbag collection is inspired by the vibrant colors, patterns and culture of South Africa, and they incorporate locally sourced shweshwe and traditional African wax print fabrics into their unique Afri-cool designs. They use the very best quality trims, zips, leather, and natural leather alternative to complete their creations and follow a no-waste philosophy, right down to the...