All the way from Portugal cork will be catwalking for us in London.
During Ecoluxe London sustainable luxury fashion show!
On 17th February, 19.00. Kingsway Hall Covent Garden.
The ”Spider Women” of Hilo Sagrado Foundation
As the legend of Wayúu people in Colombia says women were created from a spider therefore it is in their hands to ‘interweave’ whatever they need …
Literally for the indigenous Wayúu people, knowing how to weave is a symbol of creativity, intelligence and wisdom, a practice that is past on from one generation to the next, during puberty when girls can only be around their female relatives who teach them all the duties and social behavior that Wayúu women must possess.
This tradition, is embraced by Hilo Sagrado Foundation creating a sustainble social business where women are enabled to produce hand made products based on their traditional practicies.
Hilo Sagrado Foundation supports the marketing and selling of the products, providing an income for the women and their families.
Furthermore, profits are fedback into the community and the school, where 200 children from different ethnic groups attend.
The designs are patterns of geometrical shapes and each item is made by one woman; therefore each product is one of a kind, arduous handcraft . i.e. it takes between 20 to 30 days for a bag.
The Hilo Sagrado collections, includes garments, scarfs, shoes, and accessories, along with homeware decorative items such as pillowes, hammocks, fabricks and many more products.
The Hilo Sagrado Foundation
MAKO by Me
Mako by Me is a Printed Textiles Company proving that design is never second to eco-consciousness.
Mako by Me feels that every actions has a direct impact on the environment and thus work to do their bit for a cleaner future.
Focusing on Digital printing, Mako by Me are using inks that are approved by GOTS (Global Organic Textiles Standard) and print on 100% Organic Cotton.The insert cushion is supplied with a responsibly sourced duck feather inner.
The prints of Mako by Me have a story, whether it be from a trip to the park, the zoo or simply taking a moment to stop and take in the surroundings.
All the cushions are sewn in the UK and bespoke service are also available, so do not hesitate to contact Mako by Me.
( DO NOT ) Return to Sender …
The duck and the sesame, amongst their many handmade jewelry collections offer a range of jewllery and home decorative objects, made of used stamps.
All the rings, pendants and broaches are soldered with leαd free metal and covered by cut -to-measure glass so the stamps stay intact. Why? Because the collection includes stamps that have value on their own, as those from countries that no longer exist, U.S.S.R and Yugoslavia for instance .
For further information, please visit The duck and the sesame.
ECOLUXE LONDON 
