OUR PHILOSOPHY
CONSCIOUS CREATION
Based in San Francisco, Kayu makes handcrafted accessories that stand out in the mass-produced, crowded marketplace.
For us it all starts with conscious creation. We are conscious of using materials that lessen the impact on the earth, engaging village artisans and giving back to the community.
For us it all starts with conscious creation. We are conscious of using materials that lessen the impact on the earth, engaging village artisans and giving back to the community.
OUR MATERIALS
We design products that seek to lessen the impact we place on the planet’s limited natural resources. This means using natural, renewable materials that are produced in a sustainable manner.
Our products are made from bamboo a fast-growing grass and viable alternative to wood. We also use buntal an abundant type of straw that comes from a palm tree, and shell that is sustainably sourced.
The materials we use are natural, indigenous materials that biodegrade and balance beauty and sustainability.
Our products are made from bamboo a fast-growing grass and viable alternative to wood. We also use buntal an abundant type of straw that comes from a palm tree, and shell that is sustainably sourced.
The materials we use are natural, indigenous materials that biodegrade and balance beauty and sustainability.
OUR ARTISANS
A bamboo artisan in China, a basket weaver in the Phillipines, a shell crafter from Cebu - all our products are handcrafted by indigenous artisans using techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Our products seek to preserve and promote indigenous cultures and crafts while simultaneously allowing community craft producers to make a living or supplement their family income.
Our products seek to preserve and promote indigenous cultures and crafts while simultaneously allowing community craft producers to make a living or supplement their family income.
OUR CONTRIBUTIONS
We believe that business and charity can co-exist, and it is our responsibility to give back to those less fortunate. We do this through the sale of our products and by working with registered non-profits. That's why, every time you purchase a pair of sunglasses we donate US$20 to fund a sight-restoring surgery in the developing world, and for every KAYU handbag purchased we donate US$15 to provide a child a backpack and school supplies.
You can read more about the organizations we work with by clicking on the photos below -
You can read more about the organizations we work with by clicking on the photos below -
ONE PAIR OF GLASSES = ONE SIGHT-RESTORING SURGERY
ONE HANDBAG = ONE BACKPACK + SUPPLIES
AWARENESS CAMBODIA
Working to relieve poverty and encourage development of life skills
through participation in self-sustaining projects.
Working to relieve poverty and encourage development of life skills
through participation in self-sustaining projects.
UNITE FOR SIGHT
Empowering communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness.
Empowering communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness.
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