Flair Magazine Combining Modern Aesthetics with Local Craftsmanship
By Hend Seif El Din
The brand strives to marry Western trends with Eastern materials and savoir-faire, to create unique, sustainable designs that not only look great, but also keep our planet safe. EKOBO chose bamboo because it is one of the Earth’s most renewable resources; it is fast growing, naturally regenerative woody grass, which flourishes organically without herbicides, pesticides and/or fertilizers.
Furthermore, bamboo can be continuously harvested every three years without damaging the plant or the surrounding environment.
Other that working with sustainable material, the brand minimizes its impact on the environment by favoring handmade products, which have a low impact on carbon emission. And that’s not all! The products are wrapped in recycled paper and cardboard boxes in the village, while EKOBO reuses shipping boxes to prepare final orders.
EKOBO’s products’ style is contemporary yet champions and protects the ancient know-how of village craftsmen, enabling them to make a better living.
