Organic Bug Product Spotlight: The BAT Shop Bracelets are Sustainable & Wearable Art

We are kicking off the traditional holiday shopping season by giving kudos and shining a spotlight on a well deserved company.  Many of our customers have been raving about our newest vendor, The Bartel Arts Trust aka- “The Bat Shop” based in Based in Durban, South Africa.  We recently added their stunning Telephone Wire Bangle Bracelets to our collection and I have to admit these have become one of my favorites!

Part of our mission is to support companies who exemplify fair trade practices, sustainable product development and respect for cultural diversity.  The BAT Shop is a shining example of an organization that practices all of the above. The company is made up of over 400 artists from four communities across KwaZulu-Natal who are able to support their craft and their livelihood because of the work they do. The focus of the BAT Shop is on local arts, culture, crafts and entertainment that reflect the Zulu, Indian and Western heritage of KwaZulu-Natal.

The BAT Shop Telephone Wire Bangle Bracelets are an innovative design made from telephone wire that is woven together to create a dazzling, colorful and fashionable accessory that will last for years. Should I mention we are not the only ones who think this product is wonderful?  The bangle bracelets also graced all of Diane Von Furstenburg’s models during Fashion Week debuting her Spring 2010 Collection!  Watch video below: