SONYA KASHMIRI

Grey Sheep

@sonyakas

Location

london / United Kingdom

University

central saint martins

Graduation year

2004

Main Manufacturing Countries

portugal

We love to make our products well and focus on using high quality materials that are natural, organic and recycled.

Our Veg tan leather is from a traditional Italian tannery, free from harmful chemicals such as Chromium and heavy metals, using mimosa and plant extracts instead. An expensive and longer process, however a cleaner method of tanning leather as the waste maybe recycled. It is finished with oils and waxes resulting in it's patina becoming more beautiful as it ages.

Our interior linings are made from organic cotton that is sourced from Turkey, safer for the farmers and the environment.

Recycled leather is used as an internal structural layer; this is made from off cuts from scrap leather. Sourced from Portugal, where our Accessories are made by skilled craftsmen.

Background

Nominated by Wallpaper Magazine as, “an accessory designer to watch” and sponsored by the Guild of bag makers, Sonya Kashmiri produces understated beautiful pieces that are carefully handcrafted. Sonya’s commitment to craftsmanship and quality materials in her work has resulted in the brand being recognised as one of the top twenty sustainable fashion brands by Grazia magazine. Prior to launching her own label, Sonya lectured at the London College of Fashion and worked as a sneaker designer. Wanting to work in a more sustainable way, Sonya launched her own label that centred on an ethos of creating timeless pieces that transcend seasonal fashion.

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