The Cork Shop W R I T T E N B Y : S T E L L A P O LY Z O I D O U
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traight out of Byron Bay in Australia, this woman-owned small business brings you the perfect alternative to animal leather. Ethical, vegan, and eco-friendly handbags, jewelr y, shoes, wallets, toys, and homewares—all handmade from cork , sustainably har vested and made in Por tugal.
Cork is soft , smooth, flexible, durable, and incredibly lightweight , making it ex tremely comfor table to wear. It looks like leather, with the same smooth, silky feel as leather, but it is 100% vegan and looks amazing. The creative process includes har vesting the trees and turning the bark into various cork items without harming the trees or the environment. The Cork Shop offers a unique collection of cork products, whether you’re looking to get a gift for yourself or your loved ones. With sustainability always in mind, their packaging is also eco-friendly, with as little impact on the environment as possible. Discover this selection of truly rare gifts car ved with intricate patterns and motifs that give a sense of elegance and beauty.
