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Stunning African bowl entirely handmade from recycled paper, embellished with gold or copper paint and coated with an eco varnish for durability and water resistance.

Quazi Design is a cutting edge craft company that transforms waste magazines into original home décor items and accessories.

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Quazi Design designs for sustainable change and social impact, creating responsible and thoughtful products by transforming discarded waste magazines into original accessories and interiors.

All their products are handmade by local women, empowering them through skill sharing and a living wage. Quazi Design believes that craftsmanship and ethical production could prove to be a vital economic sector for Africa.

They wish to change the perception of recycled materials by developing innovative techniques combined with locally sourced environmentally friendly or recycled materials. A founding member of SWIFT, Swaziland fair trade, Quazi Design is an active advocate for fair trade principles.

The handcraft sector of Swaziland is thriving, and its combination of good design and high quality products shows the rest of Africa how it can be a powerful tool for lifting communities.

Your purchase supports women in Swaziland and small business growth, helping to improve their lives and the lives of their children.

Materials: Recycled paper

Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials | Ethical sourcing | Handmade | Women Empowerment | Social impact

Colors: Charcoal-Gold, Charcoal-Copper, Stone-Gold, Stone-Copper 

Measurements: 45 cm D x 33 cm H

Weight: 200 gr

Delivery time: 2-3 weeks

Origin: Swaziland - UK

Comments: Since this product is handmade from natural materials, it varies in texture and color - no two are the same.

Technical information: This product is a lamp shade, therefore it only includes the shade and does not include any electrical wiring. It can be used only with LED light bulbs of 20w maximum (not included). The lamp may be cleaned with a dry brush. Packed in a solid cardboard box. Shipped by national courier.

This fun and organically shaped bowl is handmade in Argentina from upcycled out-of-stock industrial timing belts.

Part of the Sinfin collection (see other Sinfin products in our Lighting Collection), the Sinfin Bowl fits perfectly in various settings such as dining rooms, children's rooms, playrooms, workspaces and lobbies.

The Sinfín collection includes lighting and home decorating products made from reused industrial timing belts and reconstituted leather. Duplex Mini Velador, Mini Colgante and the Sinfín Bowl exemplify three-dimensional never-ending frames. Designers Santiago Rolón and Paz Cano reference infinite lines of their designs with the title of the collection which means "without end," in Spanish. 

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"EVERY MATERIAL HAS A SECOND CHANCE" - Argentinian design studio Aukán transforms recycled materials into aesthetically pleasing household items.

Award-winning Aukán uses disposable materials to design and manufacture sustainable products. As a result, they create highly aesthetic and ecologically committed objects to decorate eco-friendly spaces. Aukán believes in design as the potential tool for innovation and responsible manufacturing and as the motor for producing positive and creative environments.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS: 2014 ROMA DESIGN LAB - Special Mention | 2013 Maison & Objet Paris | 2013 100% Design London | 2012 PURO DISEÑO - Sustainable Design | 2010 MANIFESTO / UP - International Lighting Award

Sustainability: Recycled materials | Handmade | Sustainable production techniques | Locally sourced materials

Materials: Reclaimed out-of-stock industrial timing belts | Reconstituted leather joints

Colors: Black

Dimensions: 25 cm D x 12 cm H

Weight: 300 gr

Delivery time: 1-2 weeks

Origin: Argentina

Comments: The bowl may be cleaned with a dry brush. Packed in a solid cardboard box. Shipped by national courier.

Handmade from recycled cement, sand, granite and marble dust from the stone industry, the Hydraulic Tray results from the traditional application for tile making.

For easy cleaning and maintenance, every tray is coated with varnish that seals the surface, similar to the one used for hydraulic cement floors.

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The process for making traditional encaustic cement tiles relies on highly skilled labour, rather than technology investment. These trays are handmade one by one, following a traditional recipe that gives the best results, in terms of toughness, durability, detail, and colour uniformity. These tiles show two layers with distinctive characteristics: the top one is done with the finest white cement, mixed with marble and granite dust, and colour, giving a very fine and smooth surface. The backing layer is a dry mix of sand and cement that supports the top layer. Designer Carlos Ortega wanted these trays to show these layers, as they tell how it is made.

Ortega uses marble and granite recycled from the natural stone industry, mainly saw dust waste. The finest aggregates combined with a smooth mould give the best surface. Top quality pigments are also important. The process gives us the chance to experiment with different shapes by simply making moulds. Each shape can also show a variety of coloured patterns, possibilities are endless. 

Design Type: Handcrafted | One-of-a-kind | Traditional techniques | Cultural Heritage

Materials: Recycled granite and marble dust | Cement | Varnish

Sustainability: Recycled materials | Local ethically sourced materials | Sustainable production methods

Color Choices: Natural, Yellow, Red, Brown, Light Grey, Dark Grey

Dimensions: Approx 20 cm x 8 cm

Weight: Approx 5 kg

Delivery time: 2-3 weeks

Origin: Spain

Shipping: Packed in a solid cardboard box. Shipped by national carrier. 

Comments: Please contact us with your questions to orders@greendesigngallery.com.

Sustainable Design Without Compromising Aesthetics And Performance

- Green Design Gallery (GDG)

Handmade in Lithuania from sustainable papercrete technology, Tiksi is an award-winning wall clock - rewarded for its innovative, simple and elegant design.

The Green Five Vase is handmade from reclaimed wooden beams. Its simple design may house anything from bonbons, to office supplies, to single plants or herbs.  

Playful and adaptable, it fits perfectly in a kitchen, living room, children's room, playroom, man's den, office space, etc.

Contemporary and earth-conscious - what more could you ask for?

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Good old wood: sturdy, beautifully grained, and it only improves with age. The furnishings by northern Italian label Carapace make best use of this wonderful material.

Their handcrafted pieces are individually numbered and signed, and with their own certificate of authenticity.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials | Local ethical sourcing | Handmade

Materials: Recycled Wood

Colors: Natural Wood 

Dimensions: 40 cm L x 8 cm W x 8 cm H 

Weight: 2 kg

Delivery Time: 3-4 weeks

Origin: Italy

Comments: Includes certificate of authenticity. Plants not included. Due to natural materials, product may vary slightly from the one pictured. 

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The Green One Vase is handmade in Italy from reclaimed wooden beams. Its simple design may house anything from bonbons, to office supplies, to single plants or herbs.  

Playful and adaptable, it fits perfectly in a kitchen, living room, children's room, playroom, man's den, office space, etc.

Contemporary and earth-conscious - what more could you ask for?

STORY

Good old wood: sturdy, beautifully grained, and it only improves with age. The furnishings by northern Italian label Carapace make best use of this wonderful material.

Their handcrafted pieces are individually numbered and signed, and with their own certificate of authenticity.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials | Local ethical sourcing | Handmade

Materials: Recycled Wood

Colors: Natural Wood 

Dimensions: 8 cm L x 8 cm W x 8 cm H

Weight: 1 kg

Delivery Time: 3-4 weeks

Origin: Italy

Comments: Includes certificate of authenticity. Plants not included. Due to natural materials, product may vary slightly from the one pictured.

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Set of fun cork containers handmade in Spain by acclaimed Carlos Ortega Design.

The boxes are painted with a water-based finish in calming, subtle colors that fit into any home decor or office space. Crafted with natural cork, water-based finish.

Strong, naturally hypoallergenic and playful, they can contain all your precious belongings - perfect in small spaces as well as in any bedroom, living room, kitchen, children's room, playroom, men's den, office, etc.

Available individually and as a set of four containers. 

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Made out of one of the most sustainable materials in the world, these light, hypoallergenic, impermeable containers are made from natural cork. A beautiful organic and irregular shape results from the natural flexibility of cork.

Cork is one of the most sustainable natural materials in the world, it also has the added value of being light, hypoallergenic, and impermeable. A beautiful organic and irregular shape results from the natural flexibility of cork. They're painted with a water-based finish in calming, subtle colors that fit into any home or office decor. 

DESIGNER

Carlos Ortega designs and produces furniture, lightning, and small objects, mainly made of wood. Inspired by materials and manufacturing processes he delivers top quality and long lasting products.

Ortega designs relevant products that perform well; they are imagined by his observation of usability and identification of user needs.

Design Type: Handcrafted | One-of-a-kind | Traditional craftsmanship

Sustainability: Renewable, recyclable, eco-friendly materials | Local ethically sourced materials | Sustainable production methods

Materials: Natural cork

4 Colors: Small: Light green | Medium: Burgundy | Large: Dark blue | Extra-Large: Grey

4 Sizes: Small: 130 Ø x 150 H cm | Medium: 180 Ø x 180 H cm | Large: 230 Ø x 210 H cm | Extra-Large: 280 Ø x 240 H cm

Delivery time: 2-3 weeks

Origin: Spain

Shipping: Packed in a solid cardboard box. Shipped by national carrier. 

Comments: Please contact us with your questions to orders@greendesigngallery.com.

Sustainable Design Without Compromising Aesthetics And Performance

- Green Design Gallery (GDG)

The Green Five Planter is handmade from reclaimed wooden beams. Its simple design may house anything from bonbons, to office supplies, to single plants or herbs.  

Playful and adaptable, it fits perfectly in a kitchen, living room, children's room, playroom, man's den, office space, etc.

Contemporary and earth-conscious - what more could you ask for?

STORY

Good old wood: sturdy, beautifully grained, and it only improves with age. The furnishings by northern Italian label Carapace make best use of this wonderful material.

Their handcrafted pieces are individually numbered and signed, and with their own certificate of authenticity.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials | Local ethical sourcing | Handmade

Materials: Recycled Wood

Colors: Natural Wood 

Dimensions: 40 cm L x 8 cm W x 8 cm H 

Weight: 2 kg

Delivery Time: 3-4 weeks

Origin: Italy

Comments: Includes certificate of authenticity. Plants not included. Due to natural materials, product may vary slightly from the one pictured. 

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The Green One Planter is handmade from reclaimed wooden beams. Its simple design may house anything from bonbons, to office supplies, to single plants or herbs. 

Playful and adaptable, it fits perfectly in a kitchen, living room, children's room, playroom, man's den, office space, etc.

Contemporary and earth-conscious - what more could you ask for?

STORY

Good old wood: sturdy, beautifully grained, and it only improves with age. The furnishings by northern Italian label Carapace make best use of this wonderful material.

Their handcrafted pieces are individually numbered and signed, and with their own certificate of authenticity.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials | Local ethical sourcing | Handmade

Materials: Recycled Wood

Colors: Natural Wood 

Dimensions: 8 cm L x 8 cm W x 8 cm H

Weight: 1 kg

Delivery Time: 3-4 weeks

Origin: Italy

Comments: Includes certificate of authenticity. Plants not included. Due to natural materials, product may vary slightly from the one pictured.

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