Natural Materials: Jute
Much of our range of jewellery and accessories are made or decorated with natural materials which includes jute.
See our Natural Materials page for the full range.
| Jute is made from bast fibre which is a long, soft fibre composed mainly of cellulose. This fibre comes from plants in the genus Corchorus, which are farmed using traditional methods in India and Bangladesh. The fibres are spun into coarse, strong threads. It is very durable, for example, a jute bag has the life span of over 1000 plastic bags. It is non-polluting and is totally biodegradable. It is an extremely useful material in that it is not only renewable and sustainable, but also provides employment and income for 5 million people in India and Bangladesh. |
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