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Java part 1: Magetan tanners and sustainability question

Vegetable Tanned leather factory

I went for a small business trip to meet some new and current leather suppliers in the area and see the process of my tanners and rattan makers to answer sustainability and pollution questions for me and my customers. This trip was about finding and confirming proper suppliers who meets my requirements and I can be sure with my products when i sell it. The journey and research started in Magetan area after 15 hour bus ride from Bali…

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Making Bamboo Bags in Bali

Artisan Measuring Adjusting Bamboo Sticks

Every bamboo bag in Bali goes through a long process before it becomes a beautiful hand bag you can wear. We visited our artisans and put some pictures together that you can see how it is made.

Every product needs raw material, bamboo grows everywhere in Asia and Bali is no exception. Bamboo is softened and cleaned with salty water from the ocean. Then processed bamboo is delivered to artisans. Continue reading Making Bamboo Bags in Bali