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If 10,000 SF Biters opt for a handbag made from repurposed materials rather than virgin ones, we'll keep the weight of 58 farmhands out of our landfills.
Woody Guthrie called the 1940 film adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath "the best cussed picture I ever seen."
Drapes of Wrath
The Bite
Think we left curtain couture in the Dust Bowl? Hitch your wagon to local designer Jenn Jory's one-of-a-kind Eco Girl beauts. Jenn harvests upholstery-weight fabrics ranging from silky brocades to vintage linens from flea markets, antique shops, and retro clothing stores, refashions them into bags, then adds stylish brooches, restructured jewelry, and even the occasional belt (as a handle). We're suckers for the vintage look of her crewel embroidery models (see photo). Her work is not only eye-catching, but also catches textiles before they end up in landfills, eliminating any need to extract natural resources for new materials. Nothing greatly depressing about that.
Wanna Try
Eco Girl Handbags, available at EcoLogiQue, 141 Gough St. at Oak St. (415-621-2431) or The Treehouse Green Gifts, 2965 College Ave., Berkeley (510-204-9292). Eco Girl Handbags, $120-$140.
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May 02,2008
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