I am not big into bags, but I like to think that the ones I do have a pretty awesome. But nothing thumbs its nose at luxury, high priced totes than coconut purses, cheap and manufactured using local parts.
Created on the island of Lamu off the coast of Kenya, these coconut purses are a simple as taking a coconut shell, sawing it in half and attaching a zipper to it. Aside from being strictly for tourists, the purses illustrate ingenuity with regards to utilizing natural resources, and eco-friendliness as no part of the coconut is wasted.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Natural Resource Utilization
- Opportunity for innovative products and materials that make use of natural resources in creative and sustainable ways.
- Eco-friendly Manufacturing
- Potential for disruptive manufacturing processes that minimize waste and prioritize environmental sustainability.
- Sustainable Fashion
- Emerging market for fashion products that are ethically produced, eco-conscious, and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Accessories
- Potential for disruptive innovation in the design and production of eco-friendly fashion accessories.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Opportunity for innovation in the development of manufacturing methods and technologies that promote sustainability and reduce waste.
- Tourism Souvenirs
- Potential for disruptive innovation in the creation of unique and eco-friendly souvenirs that appeal to conscious travelers.
