Handcrafted ramie wallet - 2 styles

Natural ramie wallet

This hook-and-loop wallet is designed for everyday use to store cards and other documents. It is made from a handmade fabric derived from a little-known plant: ramie.

Details and composition:

• Main material: 100% ramie outer fabric, an eco-friendly plant-based fibre.
• Lining: 80% polyester and 20% recycled polyester for added durability and a sustainable touch.
• Hook-and-loop closure
• Colour: Naturally light beige, with the Gorfoo logo printed in black ink.
• Dimensions: 10 cm x 7 cm, ideal for everyday use.
• Closure: Practical hook-and-loop closure for easy access to cards and documents.

• Available in 2 styles: Go (with the Gorfoo logo) or Adili (with the penguin)
  

What is ramie?

A member of the nettle family, ramie does not sting (!) and has excellent agricultural properties: it grows quickly without chemicals and can be harvested several times a year. Its long, fine fibres produce a thin, strong, slightly shiny thread. This thread is woven on traditional wooden looms, and the fabric is then coated with rice syrup to protect it and make it rot-resistant. The Gorfoo penguin logo is printed on the ramie fabric in a French workshop using water-based ink. The inner lining is made from partially recycled polyester.

Origin and expertise:

• Production: The fabric is woven by hand on traditional wooden looms in villages in Hunan, China, where local artisans continue to preserve ancestral craftsmanship.
• Eco-friendly ink: The Gorfoo logo is printed with water-based ink in an environmentally friendly workshop in France.
• Innovation process: Charles, the brand's creator, explored the villages of Hunan and learned traditional weaving on site to showcase this unique material and transform it into a timeless product.

Why buy this product?
By choosing this wallet, you are supporting sustainable artisanal practices and contributing to a more ethical way of consuming. A product that is beautiful, functional, and environmentally friendly!

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While researching eco-friendly materials, Charles happened to hear about the revival of ramie in central China. He embarked on an adventure to villages in Hunan province, Mao’s birthplace, where he was one of the few Westerners! Admiring the local artisans’ craftsmanship, he decided to transform this unique fabric into a timeless, practical everyday product. While there, he even tried his hand at traditional weaving on old wooden looms!