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Evora and Forests of the Alentejo
Posted by Olive McKillop on
Read about our long awaited trip to Portugal. Our mission to visit the cork forests of the Alentejo in Portugal and see the cork harvest in action.
Cork Leather - it's green credentials and durability
Posted by Olive McKillop on
Cork Leather - it's green credentials and durability
- Tags: About Cork Leather
The Tenterfield Cork Tree 163 years old
Posted by Olive McKillop on
Travelling on the New England Highway in Australia, we were stunned to see this lovely Cork Oak Tree in Tenterfield NSW, brought out from Europe and planted in 1861. 163 years old, it has stood the test of time! This tree has never had it's bark harvested.
Travels to Portugal to find quality cork bag makers
Posted by Olive McKillop on
It's the European summer of 2023, the 2nd year after COVID lockdowns disappeared. We are on a mission to find small bag makers in Portugal using quality cork fabric. A chance encounter lead us to what we were looking for, a small cork bag making company producing quality cork products.
- Tags: Bag Making, Innovation, Sintra, Vegan Leather
Why Cork Leather?
Posted by Olive McKillop on
Why Cork Leather for fashion products? Often referred to as the lungs of Europe, the cork forests of Portugal & Spain need to be protected and the ancient skills of harvesting retained.