Customers nowadays are all about being eco-friendly and choosing sustainable products. It's not just about what we drive, but also what we wear. Artists are totally jumping on board. They're putting in the effort to use materials that are not only cool but also good for the environment

Cork is one of those products. It is durable, water-resistant, stain-resistant, and environmentally friendly. Cork products have very little or no negative impact on the environment. It is 100% biodegradable, naturally harvested from cork oak from the bottom of the tree so the tree is not affected and a cork tree can live for almost 300 years!

Cork breaks down completely without releasing nasty toxins back into the environment and it can be repurposed and recycled. Cork is being used for flooring, the construction industry, jewelry, and much more.

Elisabetta Studios is one of our Spa Marketplace artists that incorporated cork in her handbags and her jewlery.

All Elisabetta Studio products are designed and made by Anya Byam. From best-selling cork bracelets to unique cork leather purses, all pieces are handcrafted in Vermont using eco-friendly materials. Anya has been inspired to create her whole life and continues to find joy in bringing new designs to her store.

“I first sat down at a sewing machine at age five, secretly mimicking projects my mother had completed. I was immediately captivated. The process of transforming fabric and thread into something completely new has been my creative passion ever since. The art of sewing, quilting, and creating is almost meditative for me. I find focus, clarity, and calm.”

The purses, bags, and clutches are original, unique designs and not made using any commercial patterns. Instead, Elisabetta Studio designs are created as custom products that are inspired by other bags or other accessories that complement the current product line.

“More recently I discovered cork fabric. It is a great eco-friendly material and I love working with it. I immediately started incorporating cork leather into my bags. The cork jewelry, purses, and clutches are nice options for consumers who are looking for a fashionable yet environmentally minded and ethical leather product.”

I have the following quote by Ella Fitzgerald on my website that sums it up perfectly for me. “Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.”