LOCAL BRANDS are going organic for the festive season with a range of eco-friendly fashion accessories, home decor items and kitchenware made from natural fibres and recycled materials.
Jutatip keeps the cold away with pure cotton scarves coloured with natural dyes and carrying an Industry Ministry green product guarantee. ML Living has a range of passport cases, name card cases, pencil bags and shopping bags fashioned out of cork, which is flexible, durable and water-resistant.
Varni comes a unique collection of stylish black-and-white tissue holders, mats, buckets and baskets, all fashioned from krajood. CCC Objects for its part has colourful place mats, coasters and hanging diffusers made from pineapple fibre.
Bambu and Luna will brighten any festive table with Japanese-style spoons, forks, chopsticks, ladles and tableware made from bamboo that are both chemical-free and biodegradable, while Green Pan has ceramic pans in different sizes.
The products are available at Central Department Store’s Chidlom branch.