EcoKaari - From Plastic Waste to Classic Taste

EcoKaari is on a mission to turn plastic pollution into a canvas of tradition and sustainability. The name itself, a fusion of "Eco" and "Kaari" (Hindi for artisan), reveals their dedication to merging environmental responsibility with traditional craftsmanship. By transforming discarded plastic into handcrafted fabrics using traditional handlooms and charkhas (spindles), EcoKaari is not just creating textiles — it's reviving ancient skills while championing eco-conscious practices. Driven by core values of sustainability, empowerment, and innovation, EcoKaari is reshaping the narrative around waste. Their collaboration with the JSW Foundation amplifies these efforts, focusing on environmental conservation and community upliftment. From their stylish, practical bags to their seed collection that nurtures biodiversity, EcoKaari is redefining what it means to be both beautiful and impactful. Read on to learn more about EcoKaari.

Editor's Pick, SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 54, zissue 54.3Chelsea ChanAugust 12, 2024upcycle, recycle, fashion, Sustainable Fashion, Sustainability, Fashion, India, artisansComment

Sonica Sarna - Designing the Future of Fashion

Sonica Sarna is making big moves in the fashion industry. Her three dimensional take on sustainability is focused on shedding light on Indian designs and prints. Her experimentation with natural dyeing, indigenous cotton and block printing are just some of the work in her repertoire, with more sustainable practices in the process of conceptualization. #ProjectThrive is an example of how Sonica is focusing her organization’s resources in the intervention of the fast fashion supply chain. Let Jejune Magazine help you learn more about Sonica Sarna and her organization - Sonica Sarna Design.

INKAMODA Invites Us To Reconnect With The Nature

Imagine a fashion brand that produces soft, comfortable, and elegant pieces while producing responsibly. As consumers, we want to imagine this but we also must consider how our purchases will affect the environment and workers and this question: "Who makes the clothing we wear every day and in what conditions?”

INKAMODA answers this question with transparency and an empowering vision. The Peruvian brand offers ethical and sustainable pieces that are designed with ancient techniques, reflecting the soul of Inca culture. They use unique Alpaca fiber (which promotes sustainable agriculture in the Andes) for their soft, warm, and breathable pieces. In our interview with Vari Garcia, the brand’s founder and designer, we talk about INKAMODA’s current campaign for empowering Andean communities and women creators, as well as the challenges of sustainability in business. Please read our exclusive interview below to learn more about INKAMODA.

Bear Walker: The Skateboard Craftsman

The skateboarding subculture has long thrived on it rebellious inclinations. Quite like graffiti and punk rock subcultures, skateboarding held an anti-establishment sensibility derived from pure instinct. In the late 80s - 90s, when the popularity of vert skating was on the decline, many skaters turned to street skating as a means of accessibility to complex spots. However, in recent times the modern perception of skateboarding has changed drastically. Skateboard decks are now seen as genuine art pieces and even designed by revered artists, designer fashion houses, and collected in mass with brands like Supreme at the forefront of the revolution. Some skateboard artists are even taking their art and using it for good.

Bear Walker creates custom boards by incorporating intricate carving techniques, encompassing aspects of art and functionality. For every board sold, the Bear Walker brand plants two trees. In addition, they’ve also partnered with Shazam’s Zachary Levi to help create a limited edition run of skateboards that were auctioned off with all proceeds going to Covenant House. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about Bear Walker and his beautiful boards.

Art, zIssue 24Jejune ContributorJuly 13, 2020sports, #sports, #positivity, Art, artisans, art, artist, environment, eco friendly, climate change, Eco-Friendly, #eco-friendlyComment

Article22 Will Blow Your Mind With Their Peacebomb Collection!

It is designers like Article22 that really make me thankful for starting Jejune, which lets me be aware of and share with the world these amazing people! Article22 goes to Laos and takes the old bomb scrapinal from the Vietnam war and, while working with the local artisans, turns it into beautiful jewelry. They then sell this jewelry and help the communities in Laos come back from the incredible amount of damage this war had on it’s people. What a beautiful idea. I don’t think I need to say more. To learn more about Article22 and Peacebomb, please read our exclusive interview here with founder Elizabeth Suda.

Sonica Sarna Design Is All The Buzz Words!

It is very important to buy from ethical designers, but how are these designers sustainable? Where do they get their fabrics? Who is making them? Well, the answer is companies, people, and amazing ethical manufacturers, like Sonica Sarna Design. Sonica works predominately with Indian women to make ethical/sustainable/eco-friendly/organic fabrics and clothing for designers all over the world. To learn more about Sonica Sarna Design, and her approach, please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here.