www.modernluxuria.com
Ethical, Sustainable Jewellery Local designer creates one of a kind custom jewellery WORDS BY LINDSAY BROMMELAND
So the story goes — BUNO DESIGN
Though all BUNO’s designs are
was started in the UK by three
one of a kind, they also create
sisters. One of whom, Esmahan
custom jewellery. Whether the
Abdallah, married a Canadian and
original piece is mass-produced or
moved to Edmonton. A textile
heirloom, it can be repurposed to
designer by trade, Abdallah took
suit current trends and the owner’s
the original clothing based business
style. The name BUNO comes
in another direction and expanded
from the sisters’ Grandfather,
into jewellery. She noticed that
who lamented his all-female
although upcycling clothing is
descendants would not carry on
popular, upcycling jewellery is
the family name. Abdallah and her
uncommon. Starting with her
sisters have done that and more,
family’s collection, Abdallah began
building a well-known brand while
to repurpose vintage, salvaged, and
staying true to their vision to create
donated jewellery into powerful
ethical, sustainable fashion.
and bold wearable art pieces.
www.buno-design.com ▶
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