This birch bark purse from Lynn Cyr is made from old wood left behind the artist’s house by loggers. It’s definitely a curious way to recycle wood; even the purse’s handle is made from a found branch, and the wood isn’t treated so as to showcase the log in its natural state.
We’ve seen a number of innovations that recycle wood in a clever way. Check out more images of the birch bark purse by Lynn Cyr above, and keep clicking for more treemendous eco features.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Recycled Wood Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to create environmentally-friendly accessories by repurposing wood waste.
- Natural Materials Showcase
- Potential for designers to highlight the beauty of natural materials by incorporating untreated wood into their products.
- Sustainable Artistry
- Artists can explore the intersection of creativity and sustainability by using unconventional materials such as birch bark.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Accessories
- Innovative use of recycled wood in handbags presents new possibilities for sustainable fashion accessories.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate untreated wood into furniture and decor, embracing a natural aesthetic.
- Crafts and Art Supplies
- With the rise of eco-conscious consumers, the market for sustainable art materials, like birch bark, can expand.
