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6 reasons to choose accessories in vegetable tanned leather
It’s time for a “green” Christmas: many online articles suggest to celebrate it in an eco-sustainable way, from Christmas decorations in recycled material to long lasting packaging (for example, fabric bags). The choice of the gift is no exception. The new trend is...
Terrida: “Vegetable tanned leather bags are witnesses of our life”
“We have the sun in our hands to enlighten our path and the moon in our hearts to enlighten our dreams.” This sentence is taken from a poem by Federica Terrida and is engraved on a bag made of vegetable-tanned leather with tannins from the Murano collection. More than...
Pelino Leather: an original style for leather bags
When you think about accessories in vegetable tanned leather, what’s the first image that pops in your mind? A bag, maybe? Good. Hold this image. Add more color. Done? Now, add a figure: take one from your childhood dreams, a horse, a deer, a rose, the beautiful...
Aura, the sitting ball in vegetable tanned leather
Do you know what is a sitting ball? It is, literally, a very large and comfortable “ball where you can sit”, excellent for those suffering from back pain or having to correct postural defects in the seated position. Born as an exerciser, that’s why Pilates athlete...
How to get rid of foot odor: when hygiene is not enough
Smelly feet are a recurring problem, which affects both men and women, that can cause severe discomfort, and even shame. One thing that not everyone knows, however, is that the bad smell of feet does not concern personal hygiene at all, even though it is commonly...
What is vegetable tanned leather?
Web and social media are a real treasure trove of information, but they often turn out to be unreliable, if not fake. Vegetable tanned leather is one of the most controversial topics: some people confuse it with a plant-based product (therefore “vegan”), or mistakenly...
Sustainablity in fashion: are your purchases really green?
Speaking of sustainable fashion means referring to both ecological and social aspects: responsible management of raw materials but also a fair treatment for workers and respect for consumers. The fashion industry is among the most polluting ones in the world after oil...
Sustainable fashion: what is it and why is it becoming so trendy
Sustainable fashion is a new way of looking at clothing and accessories, in contrast with what is called “fast fashion”. Let’s try to get it clear: the term “fast fashion” refers to the fast consumption of clothing and accessories, which season after season are...
Galls: the “false fruits” rich in tannins
Someone has called them an oddity of Nature, someone else a gift: they are the galls, or cecidia, swelling growths that characterize some trees, particularly oaks. They are very common in the plant kingdom and very rich in tannins. They generally have an irregular...
Sandals in vegetable tanned leather: elegance and comfort
What summer would it be without a nice pair of sandals? The heat puts a strain on our feet, which we often feel tired: open shoes immediately convey an idea of relief. But is it really so? Well, not always. Sometimes, when we wear a pair of summer sandals our feet...