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I T S T A R T E DW I T H R U G SWe knew we wanted to useBonpinda as a platform for artistsand creators who do good. Whouse their craft to promoteharmony and joy with every use.Products that speak to asustainable, ethical and mindfulfuture.

And it started with rugs.

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Travelling to India to meet artisans well versed inweaving intricate materials into incredible floor designs,we would sit in their living room and we would talk. Wewould connect and share our values as well as ourproposals.

We were in it together. No middleman. No strategies. Nomanoeuvres. Just heartfelt conversation, appreciation oftheir artistry and the offer of a platform.

Whether we meet artisans through face to faceconnection, or we talk with artists using technologiesthat promise a better future, this is how we like to dobusiness. We get to know our creators, and we want topass on what we know about them to you.

We hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as wedid.

E X H A L E L A B E L"It's okay to not be okay"

Created in Mumbai, India, Exhale Label is a brandwith a conscience, and a message to spread.Designing affordable, accessible and comfortableclothing that is made to reflect the journey ofmental health. A journey we all experience in oneway or another, no matter our colour, our size orour background. The kind of messages we wantour daughters to grow up with.

Exhale Label creates everyday wear to empowerthe mind, body, and soul. Building a bright, braveand beautiful community, proudly wearing theirjourneys towards acceptance with pride.

Profit collected from Exhale Label sales isdonated to different organisations that helpsurvivors of abuse, support the planet andprovide sources of empowerment to thedisadvantaged.

Emma Thomas is a Melbourne based self-taught abstract artist. Producingvivid yet intricate original works and prints that are beloved by hercommunity across Australia. We fell in love with Emma's hand-paintedbeautiful stud earrings that celebrate imagination, innovation and uniquestories.

Emma's mantra "Art is the soul of your home" shows how she draws herinspiration from the infinite creative potential within all of us. Her work is lifecaptured at its most vibrant, celebrating the movement, emotion and poeticunpredictability of everyday experience.

Lucky for all of us, Emma hosts online and in-person workshops, whilst alsoinviting commissions too.

E M M AT H O M A S A R T"Art is the soul of your home"

S M A R T A S SU N D I E S"I needed a way to stay on trackthat was going to fit in with myeveryday life"

Founded by Byron Bay dwelling Brendan Lo, after a 3am brainwave, smartass undies wasborn to bring those all important & aspirational reminders to our everyday wear. We stocktheir awesome socks - socks that guide your feet in the right direction - with each pairhighlighting one of the 6 key values for living a meaningful and happy life.

50% of smartass profits go towards planting trees and protecting our precious rainforest.Their earth-friendly, quirky, unique approach to business, using sustainable and low impactmaterials, really inspires us.

Infused with heart, hope and power - who knew undies and socks could promote so muchpositivity?

K A I Y A R E""Wearing our heart on oursleeve"

Meaning "handmade" inKannada, these organicaccessories come from thehearts and hands of womenartisans from villages aroundKarnataka, Madhya Pradeshand Andhra Pradesh.

Using traditional weavingskills, they are transformingwould-be waste - bananafibre and surplus fabric - intouseful, beautiful items.

Skill, history, talent andpassion are woven into everyitem Kaiyare produce.

Kaiyare is growing - teaching anew generation of women theseancient skills, supporting theirindependence & giving many theirfirst ever salaries. We are excitedto support them on this journey.

R E K H A G O Y A L"Before clarity, there are questions.Before emotions, there is the turmoil ofsilence. Clay works in much the same way"

Rekha Goyal was born in Mumbai in 1979 and spent herearly years in South America, before studying Art inLondon. This avid travelling spirit is found in her work,produced from her Mumbai based studio. Raw, organicand infused with fluid dance inspiration, we love herwork's thoughtfulness, sensitivity and humility.

As well as creating a range of art and homewares,Rekha has advised women groups in rural areas ongenerating livelihoods through sustainable tourism.She is also the founder of the Pottery Lab, which sits inthe heart of Mumbai. An accessible space for peoplefrom all walks of life to explore art, ceramics and theirrelationship to nature.

E D I E &B I L L"Reduce, reuse,recycle"

Edie and Bill handcraft sustainable earrings thatare anything but boring. These bright, bold andexpressive pieces are sure to be noticed for allthe right reasons. We love pairing them with avintage skirt!

Using recycled coffee pods and magazines in theByron Bay Hinterland, Lizzie - the founder of Edieand Bill - has a truly unique vision for the futureof ethical accessories. Suitable for sensitive earstoo, using surgical steel and being nickel-free.

Aiming to transform sustainable self expression,every item is unique, with no two pairs ofearrings exactly the same. Edie and Bill is a small,local business showing how we can make a bigimpression using the smallest of accessories.

Ek'nama is the coming together of two languages, and is also abusiness that creates connection - regardless of religions, castesor systems - to celebrate humanity. We are all a rich story, andEk'nama helps us tell it.

The soulful brainchild of Ishani Vashishta and Yawar Khan, theycombine a love of technology with ancient handicrafts to birthEk’nama. Utilising the fabrics and waste material discarded fromdomestic wardrobes, or left behind by industries duringproduction, Ek'nama transforms them into intricate accessories.

An intimate, forward-thinking business that values authenticity,humbleness and the inherent potential in sustainable design, weconsider them an ideal choice for the Bonpinda community. Theycontinue to explore new product ranges that celebratesustainablity & innovation to this day.

E K ' N A M A"Meaning One (Hindi) Story (Urdu)"

Firstly, allow us to introduce Harpreet Kaur. Harpreet is the creatorof our stunning Bonpinda Range dresses & the most amazing thingis... Harpreet never originally intended to become a designer! In fact,she never received any formal training in fashion or design. Yetthrough her determination, resilience and innate talent, Harpreethas built her boutique into a thriving business to support her twobeautiful boys. We couldn't admire her more.

Meanwhile, the Bonpinda basics range is created in collaborationwith the Jain family and our work through Bonpinda Uniforms. Withtheir help, we are able to create wonderful organic cotton tees fromsurplus fabric that would otherwise be destined for landfill. It'sthrough their support that we are able to continue championingsustainably minded fashion that has history and heart.

B O N P I N D A & C OOur much loved designers and collaborators

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T H E J A I NF A M I L Y

Parneet is a fashion designer andstylist who is changing upperceptions of traditional outfits. Sheuses her imagination and inspirationto create unique clothing thatbreathes a second life into dead-stocksari fabrics - transforming thesematerials into apparel that is inclusiveof all body shapes and backgrounds.

And last but not least, we arethrilled to introduce you toParneet, who is based inPunjab, India & supports us bycreating our gorgeoushandstitched kimonos.

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S A Y H E L L O !Want to recommend a maker of your own? Is there an artisan you'd love to share? Or are you a creatoryourself? We'd love to know!

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