Saharan Refugees Recycle Plastic Bottles Into Amazing “Gold” Jewelry
All that glitters is not gold. From the sloping dunes of the Sahara comes a groundbreaking design process that turns waste from refugee camps into jewelry as beautiful as the intentions behind it. student collaborated with , a London-based nonprofit that works with the Saharawis of Algeria, to find a creative yet economic solution to raise awareness about their cultural displacement. from the refugee camp are collected and repurposed into remarkable faux-gold jewelry that reflects their local traditions.
PLASTIC GOLD
The low-cost, low-energy production process requires only hot sand, a nail board, and paint. First, artisans carefully paint the desired color and allow them to dry. The colored bottles are then cut into long, thin strips and woven around intricately arranged nails that have been hammered into a wooden board. Once the strips are secure, the board is submerged in hot sand, which shrinks the plastic around the nail boards pattern. When they are finally removed, the plastic strips have transformed into delicate, labyrinthine designs that are ready for sale.
These stunning pieces prove that upcycling can be synonymous with sophisticated and inspired artisanal work.
Salnots efforts have the potential to reshape a struggling community by giving them the tools they need to attain . Her fusion of high fashion with altruistic aims, sustainable sourcing, and low-cost manufacturing embody the triple bottom line ethos of people, planet, and profits to the fullest.
These stunning pieces prove that upcycling can be synonymous with sophisticated and inspired artisanal work that challenges our .
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