Plating
18k gold
Most pieces are plated in 18k gold over a recycled brass base — the warmth of gold, finished by hand to be worn every day.
Sustainability · Our focus
Made by hand, and accounted for.
Responsibility is not a collection for us. It is how every piece is made — who makes it, what it is made from, and how much of it we make.
20%
of our profits set aside for our artisan partners in Africa.
By hand
Every piece made in workshops in Senegal and Kenya.
Small runs
Made in small batches, never produced to sit in stock.
Traceable
Materials and stones from sources we can name.
01 — People
Fair work, at the bench.
Every collection is made with artisan workshops in Senegal and Kenya. We work with the same makers season after season, so that trust, skill and pay can grow together.
Fair pay
Agreed directly with each workshop — never squeezed to meet a price.
Safe conditions
Workshops we have visited, with the tools and space to work well.
Living techniques
Traditional methods respected, and paid for as the skill they are.
20%
of our profits are set aside for our artisan partners in Africa — for tools, training and the workshops themselves.
02 — Materials
What each piece is made of.
We choose materials that respect both the land and the heritage they come from — and we would rather reuse than extract.
Base metal
Recycled brass
Recycled brass and reused metals form the base of most pieces — melted, cast and finished by hand.
Detail
Hand-made glass beads
Made in small local studios, bead by bead, in colours that vary slightly from batch to batch.
Natural
Stones
Sourced in limited quantities, always through transparent supply chains.
03 — Stones
Every stone, from a known source.
Natural stones are bought in small quantities, in person, through supply chains we can see end to end. We visit the dealers and sites we buy from, and ask the same questions each time.
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Known originWe buy from dealers and sites we have visited, and record where each lot comes from.
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Safe extractionWe ask about safety equipment and working conditions at the source, every time.
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DocumentedWhere a stone is certified by a gemmological laboratory, the report stays on file.
04 — Small batches
We make less, on purpose.
Each design is made in small runs, so nothing is produced to sit in a warehouse. It keeps quality in the maker's hands, keeps every piece traceable to its workshop, and keeps our footprint small. When a piece sells out, it may take a few weeks to return — that is the pace of hand work.
05 — Care & repair
The most sustainable piece is the one you keep.
Many of our pieces are adjustable, so they move with you over the years. Brass warms and darkens with wear — a patina, not a flaw. A little care keeps each piece close to how it left the workshop.
Keep it dry
Take pieces off before swimming, showering or exercise.
Store apart
In the pouch it came in, away from sunlight and other pieces.
Polish gently
A soft dry cloth brings brass back. No chemical cleaners.
Repair first
If a piece breaks, write to us before replacing it. We will look at repair first.
06 — Packaging & shipping
From the workshop to your door.
Tracked, and handled with care
Every order travels with DHL or FedEx, fully tracked to your door. Complimentary from kr 2,150.
Shorter journeys
We ship from Norway and France, so most European orders travel a shorter distance to reach you.
Packaging, reconsidered
We keep packaging minimal and are exploring boxes and pouches made locally, close to our workshops.
07 — Our commitments
Where we are, and where we are going.
Sustainability is ongoing work. We review this list each season and update it honestly. Last updated September 2026.
Fair pay and safe workshopsPay agreed directly with each workshop, and working conditions we have seen for ourselves.
In place
20% of profits to artisan partnersSet aside for tools, training and the workshops in Senegal and Kenya.
In place
Recycled and reused metalsRecycled brass and reused metals form the base of most pieces.
In place
Small-batch productionEvery design made in small runs, to avoid overproduction and waste.
In place
Training for artisan partnersExpanding training opportunities with the workshops we work with.
In progress
Measuring our supply-chain impactMapping the footprint of materials, making and shipping, so we can report it plainly.
In progress
Locally sourced packagingExploring packaging made close to our workshops, from local materials.
Exploring
08 — Questions
For press, stockists and the curious.
If you need detail for an article or a buying decision, write to us. We are glad to share sourcing notes and workshop information.
Where are your pieces made?
Every piece is handmade in artisan workshops in Senegal and Kenya, and designed in Oslo. We ship from Norway and France.
What metals do you use?
Most pieces are built on recycled brass and reused metals, plated in 18k gold. Where a piece uses another metal, it is listed on the product page.
How are your stones sourced?
In small quantities, bought in person through supply chains we can trace. Where a stone is certified by a gemmological laboratory, we can share the report on request.
How does the 20% work?
We set aside 20% of our profits for our artisan partners in Africa. It goes toward tools, training and the workshops themselves.
Can I get sourcing details for press or stock?
Yes. Write to us through the contact page and we will send workshop and material notes for the pieces you are interested in.
