Respecting the animal for as long as possible!
Having lived on a working farm in South East Cornwall for over 30 years, I have big love for the animals that live around me… whilst understanding that they’re being raised for food. (And yes I’m a carnivore! Lambs turned me veggie for a month or two, lamb turned me back!)
Since they’re being used for food, it makes sense to waste as little of the animal as possible.
I never say no to 2nd hand leather – there are so many ways it can be repurposed. As a result, Eco Ravn was born. Our first product was the foraging pouch, here, which has gone down well with some vegan friends. The one currently shown in our webshop has been made from a sofa that my dad made about 40 years ago! (Part of it is also a very nice chair in their house!)
chair
Eco Ravn keeps the ethics in animal products by upcycling and recycling preloved leather items. Respect the animal for longer – wear Eco Ravn with pride!
Repairing
If looked after, any well made leather item will last the test of time, but eventually, as with any natural material, it will deteriorate and disintigrate.
Repairing old leather goods would always be my first option, and I’m often asked if I can replace belt straps or handbag handles, reusing the rest of the item and keeping as close as I can to the original parts.
This is one of a few handbags I’ve repaired; I’ve restitched bible covers that my dad made a good 40 years previous, and have replaced the belt straps on many trasured buckles. For more information on Ravn Repairs, please see our dedicated Ravn Repairs page.
Repurposing and recycling
Every item in this section of the shop is in stock and ready to go!
We have a small number of wrist bands and cuffs made from old and damaged stock. Many of these look exactly the same as our standard cuffs, but you can be confident in wearing these items that you are recucing waste of animal products, and reducing carbon emissions because I didn’t need to order extra deliveries!
Working with damaged stock is more time consuming, as you’re working within more constraints, but it means that each item is unique: even more so than our usual products! So if you haven’t yet found that item that you’ve been looking for, make sure to check our web shop regularly, as each item will be uploaded separately.
Reducing Waste
We are pleased to be working (at our own pace… drekly) with High View Farm to produce products that will do their organic goats proud.
They also believe in respecting the animal by using as much of it as possible. Very little goes to waste!
Their hides are all veg tanned in th UK
Watch this space or go and follow our Facebook Page to be informed as and when developments occur.
Respecting the environment
Not only are Ravn Leather products made from high-quality materials, but we also take great care in the way they are packaged and presented. We believe in being responsible (environmentally or otherwise!), which is why we use only natural and recyclable materials for our gift boxes. So, whether you’re treating yourself or looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, our products make the perfect choice. With this commitment to sustainability, you can feel good about your purchase and the impact it has on the planet.
Cboose Eco Ravn for reycled leather products for the environmentally conscious. Luxury durable essentials you can wear with pride.