From the Island: Eco-Friendly Hand-Sewn Goods
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Next up in the Winter Extravaganza is NuovoVerde from Etsy. Her shop features eco-friendly hand-sewn goods.
I love Ingrid's earthy, colorful style for her headbands, bags, clutches, business card holders/ coin purses, and hair accessories.
She is offering one lucky reader a practical and beautifully-handcrafted mini purse made with organic cotton canvas. As she says, it's a hip and modern way to carry your money or credit cards! The purse is hand-painted and made with low impact inks, so it's super green.
This is your last chance to win a handmade item from Puerto Rico, so enter now!
More from Ingrid about her shop:
NuovoVerde means "The New Green" in English. This refers to the main goal of the company: to focus on fusing ethics and aesthetics. Garments are unique or limited-edition pieces, crafted via a combination of reclaimed, recycled and organic materials mostly by me, Ingrid Iglesias in Puerto Rico (Caribbean Islands).
Educated as an artist but with a continuous interest in all design and art themes, I've being looking forward in my creative ventures and also responding to my conscious awareness of the environment.
I have experimented with lots of materials and techniques and this shop is a reflection of that. NuovoVerde features a variety of accessories, paper goods and other cool stuff inspired by art, good design and sustainability. We're hoping to expand soon, so keep an eye out for new products in the near future!
Educated as an artist but with a continuous interest in all design and art themes, I've being looking forward in my creative ventures and also responding to my conscious awareness of the environment.
I have experimented with lots of materials and techniques and this shop is a reflection of that. NuovoVerde features a variety of accessories, paper goods and other cool stuff inspired by art, good design and sustainability. We're hoping to expand soon, so keep an eye out for new products in the near future!
As Ingrid says, all items in her shop are handmade, hand-painted and embellished with much love in her little studio. All pieces are unique, one-of-a-kind and are designed to express individual personalities. Maybe yours?
Advice on what to do in Puerto Rico:
In Puerto Rico, you can't miss the beaches. Excellent beaches can be found almost all around the island, but the best for my "needs" are Gilligan's Island in Guanica (south side of the island) and Flamenco Beach on Culebra Island (one of the municipalities at the east of the island). This beach has been classified as one of the 14th best beaches in the world.
Also, be sure to visit El Yunque rainforest, nominated as one of the seven marvels of the modern world, and finally, the walled city of Old San Juan, part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. This is a very important spot for culture, history, good food, music, and a lot of fun!
To win the coin purse, please:
- Leave a comment below with your favorite item from NuovoVerde's Etsy shop.
- Leave feedback and favorite the Etsy shop.
- Add NuovoVerde on Twitter and Facebook.
- Utilize the 15% discount in the store through January 15 by entering ALIVE12 as a coupon code when you check out.
Finally, we've got a winner for the BijouxHibou necklace! Congrats to MommyYogini. Please contact me with your email and I'll connect you with Wandie so she can mail it to you.
