GRAIN's Bound Hand Mirror Is Genuinely Reflective

I loved visiting GRAIN design's booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair during May, and as usual their designs demonstrate true craftsmanship with genuine reflection on all aspects of the sustainable production process. I was particularly smitten with these small hand mirrors with a textile wrapped handle and edge. Colors options include 'Blue Multi (shown), Red Multi, Black, or Natural'.

Made in the Pacific Northwest (USA) out of mirrored glass, bamboo, wool felt, and hemp twine. GRAIN supports ethical design and is also a member of 1% For The Planet. Learn more about GRAIN's artisan based projects and news updates here.

Chi Chi Fat Necklace by GRAIN Design

First there was Necklush, then Elly DuFault’s ‘Pick Up Stitch’ chunky knit chains (which I am a proud owner of), and now GRAIN Design has introduced the ‘Chi Chi Fat Necklace’ named after the vibrant and colorful Chichicastenango Market, northwest of Guatemala City. Chi-Chi’s green and fat cotton design was originally inspired by the shape and construction of skeins of thread used for ikat tie-dying, and as part of GRAIN Design’s sustainable design repertoire, is handmade by fair-trade artisans in Guatemala.

Phat Phiber just keeps getting greener and, well, 'phatter', despite the urban slang limitations.

Electric Love Rings in Red, White & Blue

True patriots demonstrate their love in sustainable fashion with materials that walk the talk of lasting, waste-free design. No one has time these days to squander their love or precious energy on enterprises with a dead end agenda. Enter Grain design and their Electric Love rings. Hand-knotted in the Pacific Northwest out of reclaimed electrical wire, these cool collectibles are completely non-toxic and totally recyclable at the end of their life cycle.

Grain’s in-house product line includes a series of housewares and personal accessories that make social and environmental responsibility their main focus. Electric Love rings are packaged in custom recycled content chipboard matchboxes and are available in blue, green, orange, red/pink, white, or yellow for only $19.00.

Grain is also a member of 1% For The Planet, which means that sales from Electric Love benefit the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. I love the independent spirit of this design collective, and their bold decision to set up studio in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Their mission is as dynamic as their product offerings, and this, for me, creates fashion-fireworks to ignite our imaginations.

Learn more about Grain here.