Jen Banks discovered the thrill of working with precious metal in 2002. A weekend class to ‘make a ring’ was the beginning of a passion to continually learn new techniques and increase her skill in creating stunning, wearable impressions of the world around her.

Recycling and up-cycling is very important to Jen and she sources all her metal from an Australian firm who manufacture their metal solely from recycled materials on new machinery that uses significantly less chemicals and water – which itself is recycled and none reaches the waterways.

Make sure to drop in to the Gallery Shop to see the range of Jen Banks we stock.

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Edie And Bill is a sustainable jewellery brand that believes in creating beautiful accessories that make a positive impact on the planet. Each piec eis handmade and unique. 

The name Edie and bill is a nod to the artist's grandparents: "The name Edie and Bill is a big nod to my grandparents. Edie was a vibrant woman of style, always with her red lipstick and who, despite her elegance had a love of huge plastic earrings! It was her quirk. I still carry her red beads with me every day." 

Edie and Bill have a creative solution to reduce waste by transforming discarded coffee pods and magazines into stunning earrings. Each piece is carefully handcrafted, ensuring that no two pairs are exactly alike. When you wear Edie and Bill's  recycled coffee pod and magazine jewellery, you're not only making a statement about your style. You're also making a statement about your commitment to sustainability and your love for the planet. Join them in their  mission to make fashion more sustainable. 

View Edie and Bill online @edieandbill or via website www.edieandbill.com.au

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Pali Baskets is a social enterprise supporitng and econiomically empowering remote communtities in Myanmar. 

PaÌ„li was born in a remote village in Myanmar. In awe of the Burmese people and their traditional weaving methods that have been passed down through generations, our collaboration began.

Maggie and Cass are a mother-daughter team based in Melbourne, Australia. We have since been working closely with our local guide and interpreter, who has enabled us to interact and trade directly and ethically with the villagers to bring their craft to the world. 

Baskets are woven from a combination of new, reused and recycled colourful pallet strapping. Recycled materials are not always available but we are continually working on new ways to make this more achievable.  

Recycled strapping is made from plastic bottles and other plastics collected from gutters, streets and beaches. This not only helps clean up the local environment, but provides a small income for collectors. Factories are local in Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand. 

The basket weaving process is done completely by hand. 

Baskets are designed to be sustainable, to last a very long time, aiming to replace single use or short-lasting bags.

Handles of Passionfruit baskets are made from rattan (a native climbing palm with long stems) purchased from local farmers, which has been stripped of thorns, cleaned, then moulded into a round handle. The base is made from bamboo also purchased from local farmers, which is turn supports their lifestyle

View Pali Baskets online @pali_baksets or via website www.palibaskets.com

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Spoon Gal by Frankie Sharman creates fundtional handcarved objects based in Lennox Head. 

Spoon Gal makes beautiful, functional objects using reclaimed and sustainable timbers from Australia and overseas, handcrafted on gorgeous Bundjalung country in Northern NSW.  What started as an obsession carving spoons (hence the moniker Spoon Gal) quickly became an exercise in figuring out what to make with the offcuts!  In doing so, lots of new products emerged, so much so that much of my time is spent *not* making spoons these days. 

View Spoon Gal online @spoon.gal or via website madeit.com/spoon-gal 

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